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Michael Jackson's This Is It

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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 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 09/13/2022
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... Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/12/2017
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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. Go to Full Review Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association 07/07/2010
There are some who will claim this documentary is ghoulish. I think haunting is a better word, as you fathom what the music world would have been like had he lived. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Apr 23
3.5/4
This Is It doesn’t quite feel like a documentary, nor does it seem like a concert film. It’s clearly a love letter to the fans, but, perhaps more importantly, it’s an olive branch to the latter-day critics, cynics, and naysayers. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/29/2020
6/10
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. Go to Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News 05/11/2019
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kyle M @RT77296778 2d A haunting tribute of what could’ve been an exhilarating experience palpably crafted into one of the most entertaining, foot-tapping concert films in solid documentary form that splendidly highlights the musician’s professionalism and as an imaginative visionary with ambition that dazzlingly satisfies. (B+) See more Andrew A @rt_andrew 2d Essentially an extended behind the scenes look See more Ruben G @HoTToucH Apr 29 The closest we will ever get to watching a Michael Jackson concert in 2026. I’ve loved this movie since it premiered, and as a true Jackson fan I honestly hope that this gets a 4K release along with the Michael film. Must watch, must own, a master of his craft. Rest in peace See more Junior F @RT45716077 Apr 29 This is the closest thing to a Michael Jackson concert the movie was an amazing experience it touched a little on michael Jackson life and the music part of it was something to die for See more Tom F @Metalmadtom Apr 27 I hope we get this on a 4K Disc! See more Rafa M @RT09514416 Apr 27 Muy buena película, en donde se muestra la dura niñez que vivió, lo duro que fue su padre y las decisiones que debio tomar a su temprana edad. Una película que muestra lo inteligente y lo creativo que fue a su corta edad. Como de pequeño el disfrutaba la música que la llevaba en la sangre, que la sentia y transmitia, por eso es llamado EL REY DEL POP. Ya quiero ver la segunda parte. See more Read all reviews
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Kenny Ortega

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Orianthi

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Darryl Phinnessee

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Timor Steffens

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Dreya Weber

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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 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