Michael Jackson: This Is It |  | Director: Kenny Ortega
Actor: Michael Jackson
Studio: Sony Pictures
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Rating:  237 reviews
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Format: NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Running Time: 121 Minutes
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It's hard not to watch This Is It without feeling a mixture of sorrow and elation. When he passed away in the summer of 2009, Michael Jackson was in the midst of rehearsals for his final tour, an ambitious 50-date engagement. In editing 120 hours of rehearsal footage together, Jackson producer Kenny Ortega proves that it would've been an event for the ages. Michael performs material that spans his career, from a Motown medley to multi-platinum hits from Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. Though he hadn't toured in 10 years, it becomes instantly apparent, despite rumors to the contrary, that Jackson was still in full possession of that unmistakable voice--high-pitched whoops and all--and that he still had the gravity-defying moves of a man half his age. Jackson and Ortega also collaborated on some real showstoppers, such as a graveyard-set "Thriller"; an imposing "They Don't Care About Us," in which several dancers appear to morph into thousands; and a film noir sequence in which the singer slides in and out of Gilda and other black-and-white classics, singing "Smooth Criminal" all the while. Not everything works, like the Jackson 5 numbers, in which he flubs a few lyrics, claiming that his earpiece isn't working properly, but as he readily acknowledges, "That's what rehearsal is for." It's a tragedy that he didn't get the chance to share this dazzling show with the world, but Ortega allows fans to feel as if it actually happened--at least onscreen. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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SEE THE EVENT OF A LIFETIME AT THEATERS – LOOK FOR IT SOON ON DVD AND BLU-RAY. Michael Jackson's This Is It will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's This Is It captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show. Directed by Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner and the director of the stage show.
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What a beautiful gift Michael Jackson gave us all November 19, 2009
A. Walker (Tampa, FL USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Beautiful! Brilliant! Breathtaking!
There are so few words that even come close to describing the man who blessed us all with his amazing spirit and unmistakable, endless talent. 'This Is It' takes you inside the awe-inspiring and magical mind that is Michael Jackson. It feels as though you have been invited, whole heartedly by Michael himself, to listen in on a secret meeting of something great. Even now, I find it hard to express just how this movie makes me feel. I can best liken it to the feeling I got when I was little and saw that Santa had brought me the best gift I had wished so hard for. It's like feeling your heart literally swell up with love and excitement that you are that special to be included.
You quickly learn why Michael Jackson found it difficult to quiet his mind long enough to get some rest. His talent just seems to pour out of every part of him. It's hard to find where Michael Jackson ends and the music begins because they are so clearly one and the same. He is music. He is soul. He is love. And with a broken heart I have to say, Michael Jackson is missed.
Magnificant Film; A Must See November 19, 2009
Kimberly A. King (Altamont, TN)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I went to see the film with my family and after it was over we just sat there. On the one hand we all felt so sorry that Michael Jackson, who was so talented and kind, died so early and so needlessly. And, second, I think we wanted more.
You cannot watch this film and not marvel at the talent displayed not only by Michael Jackson but the extremely talented support staff of musicians and dancers.
The film shows Michael tenderly trying to tweak his upcoming concert to prefection without making anyone feel that he was being bossy. He always stressed that everything he did was with love.
The other thing we all realized was that Michael was 50 years old. I am sure that most of the people dancing with him were half his age or younger. That alone is amazing. And he had an ultra-talented female lead guitarist who was excellent.
The movie is absorbing and well worth seeing. I will be the first person in town to buy the DVD. My highest personal recommendation and that of my entire family.
AWESOME November 17, 2009
Linda Cavallero
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I went to the theatre to see this movie which inspired me to buy this DVD (can't wait to get it). The movie was awesome. Even if you don't think you like Michael Jackson, GO SEE this movie and you will find out what a beautiful human being he was. I am a 60 year old woman and my heart aches for his family, fans and friend's loss. He was a very talented man with a talent so few vocalists have as well as his choreography - it's mind blowing. GO SEE IT!
If You Need a Reminder of Jackson's Talent, THIS IS IT November 16, 2009
ChaCha (New York, NY)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
It seems that Michael Jackson has been with me for my entire life. I fondly remember him as a child sensation as part of the Jackson Five then quickly turning into a pre-teen idol who shortly after eclipsed his brothers with a string of solo hits like "Rockin Robin" and "Got To Be There". We were still aware of Michael in his later teen years as he escorted Tatum O'Neil to award shows but at this point in his life, more famous for his celebrity, not his work. Enter, the album "Off The Wall, featuring a newly coiffed and buffed Michael which generated some memorable hits. He was just coming into his own as a young adult, so perfect for the newly evolving music video format. Luckily, he defeated the odds of becoming a has-been which was territory he could have easily descended into.
Shortly thereafter, came Thriller, the record breaking album, the phenomenal videos and the famous "moonwalk" dance that was premiered on the Motown TV special. How did he do that? How does a human being move like that? How does any artist get to have every song from an album a hit? How can one person be THAT talented? Sadly, after the Thriller years, Michael became the face of "weird", easy tabloid fodder for many, many years to come until the time of his death (and surely for many years to follow - expect convenience store sightings soon). Wanting to purchase the remains of the Elephant Man, marriage to Elvis' daughter, the plastic surgeries, the child molestation accusations, the mystery surrounding the birth of his children, the dangling of infant Blanket over the rail of a balcony, the infamous Martin Bashir interview, all but a few of the headlines we the public sampled over the years. There was all this drama but no more real music. It was hard to remember Michael the performer and not Michael, the owner of Bubbles the Chimp.
I thought his career was so over. Too much bad publicity. Too many excesses. It was just too late. What evidence was there that he was still relevent? To quote sister Janet's 90's hit, "What Have You Done for Me Lately?".
I honestly didn't want to see this film. I went as a favor to my sister. Being tired, I thought a little shut eye would get me through this film if it became unbearable. The first 10 minutes, I got what I expected, some dull dancer interviews "Oh my god, it's a life long dream to work with Michael", "He inspired me" etc...dull, snooze, snooze. Well I love being proved wrong; captivated I was. The man could still sing, he could still dance and still "wow" me. Contrary to the snooze fest I was expecting, this was riveting. I couldn't keep my eyes off the screen. In addtion to the performing, there was a very human Michael who starred as being Michael the person, not the drug crazed, nose falling off freak that we read about. He seemed healthy, he had a good sense of humor was charming and very much in sync with the business of his production. He won me back as a fan and I've no doubt that if not for his untimely death, this concert would have put him back on the map. He still had it and then some.
It got a little tiresome at the end but despite that, I would have given it a 10 star rating if I could. Michael, you will be missed. You still had it.
This Is It for sure November 16, 2009
B. J. Langley (Adelaide, Australia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I live in Australia and knew that the only way I was ever going to see this concert was when or if it was ever released on DVD. Having lost the great man himself I felt a very strong urge to see the concert footage, not because of his passing but because we will never get to see his working on another concert again. To say that it was worth the ticket price is an understatement. I just loved the way he held all of the stage crew, musicians, dancers and even the concert producer, Ken Ortega under his spell. Every so often you can hear Ken Ortega saying Yes Sir and sounding as if he worshipped all of Michael's talent and the way that unless it was not done to MJs' liking then it was not done at all. I also loved the way that MJ stood up to him and made sure that Ken knew that MJ was not there just to put on a show but to have it done the way it was to be done for the fans.
I have seen this movie twice and for as long as it is on I plan on trying to see it at least a few more times. Thanks to Michael for putting this concert together and for the past 45 years of entertaining us and showing that perfection on stage can be done so long as you believe in what you are doing and knowing that your fand will love you even more for it. We will miss you so very much and Thank God that we will always have your music to bring you back to us if only for a short time each day.
So having said all this I just wanted to say that this is definitely one DVD that all MJ fans should buy so that they too can enjoy what would have been his best concert ever.
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