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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 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: B+ Feb 18, 2012 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Laura L It's really sad that he was working so hard to bring to life this last concert tour, he really wanted this to happen this concert but sadly was silenced from them.... Amazing human, his soul was so pure, he is in a better place now full of nature and love and peace, I loved this documentary/movie 1000000 stars to the king of pop, the best singer of all.. I'm so glad they were recording his rehersals, it would have been the greatest concert tour of all..thanks MJ, for being such a humble man. Gracias MJ por todas tus canciones, y por preocuparte por todo lo mas importante que es el planeta, la paz y e amor Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/25 Full Review Georgan G If you love Michael Jackson, this is a must see. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kenny Ortega

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Darryl Phinnessee

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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 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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