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Lea Thompson Hails Original Back to the Future Screenplay on 40th Anniversary

Thompson credits the film’s enduring magic to its concise, flawless screenplay; its sequels materialized only after the original was already a hit.

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Overview

  • Lea Thompson names the first Back to the Future film her favorite because of its perfect, concise screenplay.
  • She reveals that when the 1985 film was made, no sequel deal existed and follow-ups were not anticipated.
  • Thompson reports that Christopher Lloyd favors the third installment due to it being his only on-screen kiss.
  • The actress expresses gratitude for the franchise’s four decades of success and its defining role in her career.
  • Her daughters were unsettled by her on-screen kisses, prompting her to keep the films away from them during their childhood.