Michael J Fox says Back to the Future is more relevant than ever

Forty years after the premiere of ‘Back to the future’, Michael J. Fox reflects on the lasting impact of the trilogy that marked his career and the history of cinema. In interview with Empire Magazinethe actor spoke about the parallels between the current world and the universe created by Robert Zemeckis y Bob Galestating that the films continue to connect with new generations because they address a topic that has not lost relevance: harassment. For Fox, ‘Back to the future’ is not a story about time travel, but a statement about the need to confront “bullies” (bullies) that dominate different aspects of modern life.

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What did Michael J. Fox mean by “we live in a culture of bullies”?

During the conversation with Empire MagazineFox spoke bluntly about current events: “We live in a culture of bullies. There are bullies everywhere; I don’t need to point fingers at anyone, but they’re everywhere.” The actor noted that the message of the saga is more current than ever, especially when abuse of power and intimidation seem to have become normalized.

In the trilogy, the villain Biff Tannen, played by Tom Wilsonrepresents that figure of the abusive person who imposes himself on others. Over the decades, the character has been compared to real figures such as Donald Trumpalthough the co-writer Bob Gale He has explained that this influence only appeared in the second film, when Marty travels to the future and discovers that Biff owns a casino that bears his name.

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Beyond political satire, Fox explained that the concept of the “thug” transcends the characters. “In this movie, Biff is a bully. Time is a bully. For me, Parkinson’s is a bully,” said the actor, alluding to his illness and the passage of time, which is already weighing on him (he is 64 years old).

A trilogy that exposes abuses of the past and present

‘Back to the future’ was born when Bob GaleAs a teenager, he found his father’s school yearbook and wondered if he had been his friend in his youth. From that idea emerged a story that, under its guise of an adventure comedy, explores darker family and social dynamics.

An article from Den of Geekwhich includes Fox’s statements, reminds us that the film does not idealize the 1950s. Although the protagonist travels to a seemingly “better” past, he soon discovers that his father, played by Crispin Gloverwas a cowardly man and that his mother (Lea Thompson) hid a much more rebellious character than he showed. Biff’s behavior also reveals a level of violence that ranges from practical jokes to sexual harassment.

This critical gaze dismantles the nostalgia of those who dream of a “perfect” past. As the text points out, the trilogy shows that saying “Make America Great Again” ignores the abuses and inequalities that have always existed. In Fox’s words, ‘Back to the future’ It invites us to recognize these cycles and not repeat them, especially in a society that still glorifies aggression as a synonym for power.

“It’s about your resilience and your courage.”

Beyond the political or generational reading, Fox considers that the message of ‘Back to the future’ It is deeply human. “It’s about how you face them and the determination with which you go into the fight. It’s about your resilience and your courage,” he said.

The actor, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, has made that philosophy a central part of his life. In the interview, he assured that many viewers identify with the story today because it reflects the importance of resisting, maintaining a sense of humor and not giving up in the face of adversity.

In a time where “bullies” can be people, systems or diseases, the trilogy created by Zemeckis and Gale retains its emotional power. Through Marty McFly and Dr. Brown, ‘Back to the future’ teaches that facing fear—no matter its form—requires the same strength as challenging one’s own destiny. And that, according to Fox, is the reason why the saga continues to inspire audiences four decades later.

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