Doc Brown and Marty McFly arrive in the future where Doc explains a high-stakes mission to prevent Marty's son from making a life-altering mistake. The scene balances the wonder of futuristic technology with Doc's stern warnings about the dangers of knowing one's own destiny.
DOC: First you’re gonna have to get out and change clothes.
MARTY: Doc, it’s pouring rain.
DOC: Oh, right... Wait 3 more seconds...
DOC: Right on the tick. Too bad the post office isn’t as efficient as the weather service.
DOC: Excuse the disguise, Marty, but I was afraid you wouldn’t recognize me.
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