This Is It

2009

Action / Documentary / Drama / Music / Musical

66
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 81% · 184 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 82% · 100K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.2/10 10 42619 42.6K

concert pop star pop culture backstage michael jackson dance music

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Plot summary

A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

Director

Kenny Ortega Photo
Kenny Ortega

Top cast

Mekia Cox Photo
Mekia Cox as Herself
Michael Jackson Photo
Michael Jackson as Himself
Rachael Markarian Photo
Rachael Markarian as Herself
Kenny Ortega Photo
Kenny Ortega as Himself
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU
821.19 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 51 min
Seeds 8
1.7 GB
1920*1072
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 51 min
Seeds 17

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by bimsie99 8 / 10

A Fitting Final Performance

My wife asked me to see this movie tonight as sort of a preview,to let her know if we should see it together on our day off.As we are both Michael Jackson fans,I would have to give an emphatic "YES" to that.I was really apprehensive,since I thought that it would just be some rehearsals with tons of filler(biographical info,etc),but most of the numbers were pretty fleshed out,music and choreography wise.Some of the special effects were amazing,and I really liked the extended intro of "The Way You Make Me Feel".I liked the way they tried to make the film feel like a performance,rather than a eulogy.The talent,from the dancers to the musicians to the lighting and effects crew were just first rate all the way.I thought beforehand that this might be just a cynical cash grab-one more trip to the ATM from Michaels legacy,but honestly,I think they may just be trying to recoup some of the enormous costs of putting on a show that never came to fruition.And if some of us fans can enjoy seeing MJ one more time in such a classy way,Im all for it.
Reviewed by rooprect 7 / 10

Thumbs up from a non MJ fan

There are a lot of reviews here from Michael Jackson fans, but I figured I'd offer a different viewpoint--from someone who's not a fan, even somewhat cynical toward the MJ phenomenon in general.I thought I would hate it, twice declined buying the DVD even though it was only $4 (go to your local Blockbuster used pile. There's still a ton left) before finally deciding heck with it, I'll give it a shot.I was blown away.Let me say up front I'm more a fan of classic rock leaning toward the heavy side (Sabbath, Zeppelin, etc) and although I grew up right in the middle of MJ's popularity explosion, I never crossed over.This movie caught me immediately because it doesn't take the "Michael Jackson is the best thing ever" attitude that I had feared, but instead it's a somewhat humble approach which focuses not entirely on MJ but instead on the people he affected. In the first 5 minutes we get some pretty moving testimonials from dancers & performers whose lives were changed (saved?) by Michael's music. And with that in mind, even if you aren't a fan of his music yourself, you have to respect the fact that his music connected with so many people in such a powerful & positive way.From there we start to see the rehearsals and behind-the-scenes stuff regarding the ill-fated "This Is It Tour". It left no doubt in my mind that this truly would have been the greatest concert production ever seen on planet earth. Yeah, watching lasers & giant inflatable pigs at a Pink Floyd concert is one thing, but MJ's This Is It Tour was set to have 60-ft-tall, panoramic, IMAX-type video screens, giant transformer robots, bulldozers, human cannonballs launching from under the stage, the world's best (and hottest) dancers, and not to mention the singing, dancing & moonwalking of one of the greatest pop stars in history. PT Barnum eat your heart out.The movie also features several videos that were to be shown at the live show, and these were also quite a treat. Interspersed with Michael's own comments on what he had hoped to accomplish, it takes on a bittersweet, tragic-yet-inspiring vibe, particularly when you realize how socially & environmentally conscious Michael was. Though the film didn't dwell on it, we can see that he was a person tortured by the problems of humankind and doing everything in his power to fix it, by inspiring people in a positive way. And that's when I realized that, yes, all of his songs carried powerful, world-shaping messages beneath those slick dance moves.The performances are captivating, the musicianship (from both Michael & his band) is meticulous & passionate, and I found myself suddenly liking the music which I had ignored for 20 years. One song almost had me in tears, and let me tell you I don't cry easy (I thought Platoon was a comedy).I think every human being owes it to himself/herself to check out this video to be reminded that even bizarre, eccentric pop stars serve a purpose in this world. And who better to learn from than the most successful one that ever lived? Despite the tragedy of MJ's life, this is one of the most inspiring musical documentaries I've ever seen. Even if you're not a MJ fan, I guarantee you'll become one for at least 2 hours as you watch this film. Rock on \m/
Reviewed by marypooh80 8 / 10

Worth the money

As a lifelong Elvis fan, as opposed to a Michael Jackson fan, I have to say this film does MJ proud as a lasting legacy. There were two documentary films made about Elvis which, quite frankly, do not hold a candle to This Is It in style, scope, editing and footage. This Is It is a wonderfully brilliant homage to Michael Jackson. Granted it was done more for his own record and not the viewing public but thank God the powers to be decided to release it. I can only sympathize with MJ fans when they lost their idol (having gone through it 33 years earlier) but they have a wonderful film to remember him by. I went to see it because I quite like his music (like Elvis he had a God given talent) and I love dancing and I came out of the theater blown away by his professionalism, hard work, and attention to detail. From beginning to end, I was enthralled by the dancing numbers (Smooth Criminal rehearsals being my favorite) and the music. Fan or not, you can view this movie and appreciate his talent and he had it in spades. There is enough dance footage in this movie to satisfy dance fans and for Michael Jackson fans, there is more than enough to keep them satisfied. I came out of the cinema appreciating Michael Jackson much more than before I went in. I mourn the loss of his early demise and the talent that surely robbed the world of future projects. If the concerts in London had ever gone ahead, they would have been outstanding, no doubt about it.

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