Michael Jackson's This Is It

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Michael Jackson's This Is It

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Released Oct 28, 2009

1h 51m

Documentary

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Prior to his untimely death, Jackson was in the midst of preparing for a series of sold-out concerts that were scheduled to take place in London during the summer of 2009. Behind-the-scenes footage, filmed between March and June of 2009, captures the pop superstar in intimate detail as he developed and rehearsed for the "This Is It" tour.

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While it may not be the definitive concert film (or the insightful backstage look) some will hope for, Michael Jackson's This Is It packs more than enough entertainment value to live up to its ambitious title.

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Shadow and Act Staff

Shadow and Act

I think any fan of MJ’s will appreciate what "This Is It" offers – a glimpse of a Michael that I don’t think we ever really got to know, and the final steps of a genius, fully dedicated to his craft...

Sep 13, 2022

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

It's always inspiring to see a genius at work. And that's exactly how I felt watching Michael Jackson in This Is it--inspired.

Rated: A

Sep 12, 2017

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: B+

Feb 18, 2012

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

It's difficult not to appreciate the popularity and impact of Michael Jackson's music, along with the elaborate stage show that was put together for his final concert tour.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 29, 2020

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

This is a film designed to give fans one last chance to see the Jackson they knew and loved. And on that level, "This Is It" succeeds - showing that Jackson still had it, even in his final moments.

May 11, 2019

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Kelly Jane Torrance

Washington Times

This Is It gives us a fuller portrait of the man and his passion than we've ever seen before. But don't think it lets us finally understand him.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 1, 2018

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Deontae D

A great documentary of Michael Jackson greatest songs, Some songs didn't make it on his this is it tour, It was filmed shortly before his death😞😢, It been 15 years he's been gone, I hope the biopic of Michael Jackson is good, I use to own this on DVD, I was watching it a bunch of times, I love this documentary, Amazing, There will never be another Michael Jackson👑, R.I.P. Michael Jackson🕯️, Your legacy will live on forever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Petar V

May this legend rest in peace. You changed the world for the better Michael Jackson. Fly high .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/03/24

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Ryan R

I was never so hyped for a documentary before. This is not just a documentary this is a tribute, this is a tribute the king and his final tour he couldn't perform. 5/5 go watch this masterpiece right now!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/19/24

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Ashton M

"Michael Jackson's This Is It" is a movie that fans of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, will love. I really loved watching this movie, since I am a Michael Jackson fan. And I'm sure that I'm not the only one. When Michael Jackson died in June 2009, I was shellshocked. I couldn't believe that an American icon, so powerful, ended up dying. I mean, no offense to any MJ fans like me, but it was all Dr. Conrad Murray's fault. I said no offense!' But anyway, any MJ fan would appreciate this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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Bruce S

Amazing to see the master at work, can't believe he died within days, he looked on fire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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Jack D

Aside from the controversy behind this being made while Michael was literally working himself to death, seeing the master at work and absolutely kicking ass at 50 years old is a pure delight. Michael's artistry and brilliant mind is so fascinating and there will never ever be anybody like him, a true perfectionist and we see it in this documentary for every single song, every little detail and every dance move. He is just wonderful and his vocals during these rehearsals are just heavenly. Knowing Earth Song is the last song he ever sang, the night before he died.. speaks volumes. Michael you are deeply missed

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/23

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Synopsis

Prior to his untimely death, Jackson was in the midst of preparing for a series of sold-out concerts that were scheduled to take place in London during the summer of 2009. Behind-the-scenes footage, filmed between March and June of 2009, captures the pop superstar in intimate detail as he developed and rehearsed for the "This Is It" tour.

Director: Kenny Ortega
Producer: Kenny Ortega, Randy Phillips, Paul Gongaware
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures
Rating: PG (Suggestive Choreography|Scary Images)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $71.8M
Runtime: 1h 51m

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