It’s a bit surprising that the two would invest in such similar films, but I guess there’s no use reinventing the wheel or fixing what isn’t broken. Jones throughout their day-to-day operations. No matter if it’s a DeLorean or an equally-complex looking vehicle, the two films sure do know how to craft one-of-a-kind (or two-of-a-kind?) time travel devices.īehind the scenes, Buckaroo Banzai and Back to the Future depended on producers Neil Canton and Dennis E. They also have a similar read out of three lines emerging from a central point.Īnother big similarity is the look and the ability of the respective vehicles. For Back to the Future, it’s the flux capacitor. Buckaroo Banzai is caught with his trusted allies, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, in a battle to the death between evil red aliens and good black aliens from Planet 10. For Buckaroo Banzai, it’s the overthruster. The two also allow for the films’ leads to defy logic and travel through space and time. and it happens to This sort of thing appears in action and adventure films all the time, but it’s worth noting when the two films share so many other similarities as it is.īoth of these films have very similar-sounding power sources that they rely on in order to travel around their respective sci-fi worlds. It happens to Banzai with a ladder from a helicopter, and to Marty with a ladder from the flying DeLorean in BTTF Part II. When our heroes find themselves in a sticky situation, there always seems to be a convenient way out in the form of a ladder falling from the sky to carry them away. This one’s a little bit more plot-specific. Interestingly, his Buckaroo castmate John Lithgow was also considered for the part of Doc Brown. Probably the most obvious similarity here is the fact that Christopher Lloyd is integral to both films. Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Jeff Goldblum and many others that were in this film saw their. But what really makes this movie worth going back to is the cast. The eclectic plot line, characters and (by todays standards) hilarious special effects are a lot of fun. Not to mention, looking these over definitely makes you want to give each a revisit. Buckaroo Banzai is one of those films I go back and watch again every few years. Whether it was intentional or not, there’s just no denying the similarities at hand here. With Buckaroo Banzai turning 35 this August and Back to the Future Part II turning 30, it’s worth pointing out a few instances where the two different sci-fi comedies had some crossover. Still mourning the losses of his beloved Penny Priddy and his surrogate father Professor Hikita, Buckaroo Banzai must also contend with the constant threat of attack from his immortal nemesis. Two of the best examples of this would have to be The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension and the Back to the Future trilogy. This is especially true when it comes to science fiction, which saw a really inventive and original period throughout the decade. Check out our findings in the gallery below!īack in the 1980s, it seemed like studios were a lot more willing to take risks on projects that’d never get made today. Window.APP_STATE = JSON.The five things Back to the Future movies borrowed from Buckaroo BanzaiĬult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension was released on August 10, 1984. In honor of two big anniversaries for these respective science fiction absurdities, is taking a look at a handful of similarities between the two. All rights reserved.SupportTerms of UsePrivacy Polic圜ookie PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal Information Brilliant brain surgeon-rock star-and comic book hero Buckaroo Banzai just made scientific history Shifting his Oscillation Overthruster into warp speed, he's the first man ever to travel to. In honor of two big anniversaries for these respective science fiction absurdities. Please enable it or install a modern browser that support JavaScript.ĬareersPartnersAbout usWhere to watchSupportThis feature is coming soon.We’re currently working on it! Thanks for your patience.About UsOur StoryLeadershipNewsPressCareersBecoming A CitizenResponsibilitiesPerksWhere To WatchSmart TVStreaming DevicesMobile AppDesktop AppWatch on the webAccessibilityPartnersDistributionContent ProvidersAdvertisers© 2023 Pluto Inc. Cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension was released on August 10, 1984. This website needs JavaScript to work properly.
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