Thescreescore – Michael J. Fox, the iconic Marty McFly from Back to the Future, has revealed a surprising truth about his experience with the DeLorean time machine: he actually hated driving it. In his new book, Future Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum, Fox candidly shares the discomfort and even pain he endured while filming scenes inside the now-legendary vehicle.
While audiences worldwide have been captivated by the DeLorean’s futuristic allure, Fox paints a less glamorous picture. He describes the car as a "s*** car," slow to accelerate and cheaply made. Adding insult to injury, the special effects team’s modifications, including the flux capacitor and other time-traveling gadgets, were "rough-edged, metallic, and sharp." This resulted in Fox’s hands being crisscrossed with lacerations, his knuckles bruised, and his elbows contused from constantly bumping into the console.
"I get to drive the DeLorean. I know what you’re thinking… cool! I thought so too, at first, but soon I grew to hate driving the DeLorean," Fox writes in his book, as excerpted by thescreescore.com. He further explains the physical toll, stating, "After that first night in the driver’s seat and for the remainder of the movie, my hands are crisscrossed with lacerations, my knuckles bruised, and my elbows contused from slamming into the space-edged console."
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Despite the discomfort, Fox maintains his signature humor, quipping, "As they say in show business, pain is temporary, film is forever." This anecdote offers a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain of Back to the Future, revealing the challenges and sacrifices that went into creating a cinematic masterpiece. It also underscores the fact that the DeLorean’s enduring appeal is largely due to its role in the film, rather than its inherent qualities as an automobile.
As the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future approaches in 2025, Fox’s revelations provide a fresh and honest perspective on the making of a beloved classic. His willingness to share these behind-the-scenes stories adds another layer to the film’s rich mythology, reminding us that even the most magical moments in cinema can come with a few bumps and bruises along the way, reported by thescreescore.com.
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