The movie poster for Michael Jackson's "This is It," film, is shown.
Review Summary
THIS IS IT has finally arrived. You would have thought Michael Jackson was live on stage by the reaction of the Daly City audience. Kenny Ortega has put together a documentary to commemorate Michael life. This film does not feel like just another book, movie or video to be added to the list of those trying to exploit Michael Jackson's name. This film truly gives the viewer a front row look at Michael Jackson the man and the performer. He's sometimes funny. He's sometimes silly. He's blunt. He's decisive. He laughs. He's gentile. He's thoughtful. He's thankful. He truly is a perfectionist. Michael Jackson musicality is plain view in way not usually seen because great artists make it look easy.
This is not a film along the lines of A Hard Days Night (1964) or Ray (2004), but it's not a mock documentary or shot to be a movie either. Fans will love this compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael preparing for his London concerts. This was the comeback that they had been waiting on for years. Aspiring entertainers and musician will appreciate the disciple and drive that Michael shows as he prepares for the show. They will get to see what it really takes to be a superstar. The general audience will get to see one of the most successful artist of all times and watch the closing of an era in pop music.
Official Synopsis
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. (http://www.thisisit-movie.com/)
Cast
Michael Jackson. Rest of cast listed alphabetically: Alex Al, Nick Bass, Michael Bearden, Daniel Celebre, Mekia Cox, Misha Gabriel, Chris Grant, Judith Hill, Dorian Holley, Shannon Holtzapffel, Devin Jamieson, Bashiri Johnson, Charles Klapow, Jonathan Moffett, Tommy Organ, Orianthi, Darryl Phinnessee, Mo Pleasure, Dres Reid, Ken Stacey, Tyne Stecklein and Timor Steffens
Release Date: 28 October 2009 (USA). Directed by Kenny Ortega, full cast and credits; released by Columbia Picture. Running time: 135 minutes; MPAA Rating: PG; genre: Documentary.
Michael Jackson 'This Is It' Official Movie Trailer
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