Synopsis:

Bootstrap Edition consolidates the trilogy into a single movie, and rewrites the time travel rules from a paradox ridden headache of alternate timelines into a streamlined causal loop.

Intentions:

My intention was to rid the trilogy of inconsistent time travel rules and contradictions that fill the original movies with plot holes.

Change List:

- All events are shown in chronological order - Most audio is crossfaded to cover up cuts and changes - Movie begins with the train chase at the end of Part III - Removed some clips of Clara - Added new opening credits consolidating the cast and crew from all 3 movies. New credits are based on the original opening credits of Part II. Uses stock footage of clouds to emulate the opening to Part II. - Removed Doc and Marty examining the family photo. All references to the photo are removed after this point. - All fading "Ripple Effect" shots are removed. All visual evidence that Doc's constant theorizing that the universe is doomed or changing is never explicitly shown. In this timeline, they are always successful in preventing or correcting it. - The 1950s scenes from Parts I & II are mixed together and frequently overlap - Removed scene of Marty writing letter in the diner. Instead, he is shown putting in Doc's coat pocket, and what it says is not made clear until later. - When Marty is in Strickland's office and backs into the window, the scene outside (George opening the car door) is roto-scoped with a later shot, since he was already shown opening the door. Part I scene of George opening the door is used. - Earth Angel dance is shortened, removing all the fading hand effects, etc. - Johnny B. Goode scene alternates between Parts I & II - Marvin Berry doesn't call Chuck Berry. This is the only shot during the song that caused major continuity errors. In Parts I & II, the desk is facing opposite directions. - The time circuits are cropped to hide that Part II Doc and Marty arrived from the 1980s. Later edits imply that they arrived from 2015. - Original ending from Part II fades out, and Part III fades back in at Doc's house - The parts of Doc's letter requesting he not be saved are removed. All the gravestone scenes are removed. Instead, Marty just goes to 1885 to save Doc. - 1980s scenes start at the Lone Pine Mall. "Twin Pines" sign is not shown. - Act I Mall Scene is mixed with Act III Mall scene from alternate perspective - Marty's surprise at his changed house and improved life are trimmed so that he just appears overwhelmed and relieved, rather than surprised at the changes. - Biff is absent from the 1980s scenes - Opening of Part II with Elizabeth Shue is used. Shot of the three characters in the car is cropped to exclude her. - Scenes from the end of Part III removes Jennifer on the porch and the race with Needles. Instead, Marty just runs home, then returns to the wreck with Jennifer. - The "You're Fired!" fax is removed. This happened to remove a continuity error in the original, and we don't see the kid motion at the camera either. - Hell Valley scenes are not shown, since in this timeline they never happened. - Doc and Marty arriving in 2015 excludes Jennifer, uses alternate shots, and greatly reduces the dialogue. As they fly into town, the movie fades to black. - No future scenes were included. The whole reason they travel to the future in the original is to change history, something that can't happen in this FanEdit version. While I did create a future sequence, it was far too clunky and awkward to ultimately be included. - Shows THE END title from Part III - New end credits created by consolidating all of the end credits from the trilogy.

Additional Notes:

I put all of the events in chronological order, regardless of which timeline they were set in. Then scenes were slowly whittled away if they caused plot holes, contradictions, inconsistencies, etc. All references to cut sequences and alternate timelines were also removed. Putting the events into chronological order was necessary to skip over certain timelines. Multiple versions of scenes are integrated, usually favoring the more dynamic perspective.

Special Thanks:

Everyone who offered feedback, advice, and criticism! TM2YC, Zarius, Canon Editor, thecuddlyninja, jswert123456, addiesin, and my disgruntled friends and family.