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Moonwalker

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Concert footage, concept videos and a career retrospective make up a video portrait of pop superstar Michael Jackson.

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A visually extravagant but narratively hollow patchwork, Moonwalker buries Michael Jackson's singular talent beneath a barrage of fantasy, self-mythologizing spectacle, and loosely connected concepts that dazzle more than they cohere.

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Steve Morse Boston Globe May 13
It's a hodge-podge, but a mostly engaging one. Go to Full Review
Greg Quill Toronto Star May 13
The most ambitious and oddly rewarding work of its kind in movie and music history. Go to Full Review
John Milward Philadelphia Inquirer May 13
Moonwalker is Bad's visual equivalent: a video extravaganza that dazzles the eyes, but gives little sustenance to the soul. Go to Full Review
Peter McPhee Winnipeg Sun Jun 8
The main video, Smooth Criminal, is violent, egotistical, and absolute nonsense. Go to Full Review
Connie Passalacqua Tampa Bay Times May 13
Probably the most interesting segment for adults, at least is a lengthy retrospective of Jackson's 24-year career. If nothing else, it proves that, unlike Peter Pan, Jackson really did grow up. Go to Full Review
Helen Metella Edmonton Journal May 13
All we learn from this gorgeous and expensive fluff is that Jackson's filthy rich. Go to Full Review
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Roxy V @RT32328237 1d This was so much fun to watch after watching Michael! LOVED IT! See more DJMaxx T @RT71493074 4d I can't believe how much I loved this film when I was a kid. I had my parents hire the VHS a good number of times. I thought I'd watch it again now, just for old times' same and it's absolutely awful! The "storyline" is garbage, the acting is outrageously bad, even on the part of Joe Pesci, the special effects are poor even for its time and the cinematography looks like it was a student project that was awarded a C-. The "film" doesn't even start until after a 37 minute sequence of music vids and live footage. Of course the music is brilliant but you're better off just listening to the songs or watching the individual music videos. Don't waste your time with this nonsense. See more Robert M. @robert.m1010 6d Greatest of all time. See more sebastin T @SpiderBatGeek Jun 6 Absolute cinema , los críticos no tienen idea See more Marissa P @RT81623914 May 31 Sure it’s a bit strange and disjointed in terms of its narrative structure, but man, this is such a whimsical, entertaining ride. Another great examples of Michael’s great creativity and humor. A must-watch for any Michael fan. See more CANAL DO M @RT29759797 May 22 Bem tudo que o Michael Jackson toca vira ouro mas em compensação esse filme é bem confuso eu amo Michael Jackson a melhor parte do filme é ter ele no filme só que a história é muito bagunçada no filme só realmente começa quando é a parte da perseguição do vilão até o Michael Jackson. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Concert footage, concept videos and a career retrospective make up a video portrait of pop superstar Michael Jackson.
Director
Jerry Kramer, Colin Chilvers
Producer
Jerry Kramer
Production Co
Warner Bros., MJJ Productions
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2018
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround