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| Michael Jackson: This Is It |
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It's hard not to watch This Is It without feeling a mixture of sorrow and elation. When he passed away in the summer of 2009, Michael Jackson was in the midst of rehearsals for his final tour, an ambitious 50-date engagement. In editing 120 hours of rehearsal footage together, Jackson producer Kenny Ortega proves that it would've been an event for the ages. Michael performs material that spans his career, from a Motown medley to multi-platinum hits from Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. Though he hadn't toured in 10 years, it becomes instantly apparent, despite rumors to the contrary, that Jackson was still in full possession of that unmistakable voice--high-pitched whoops and all--and that he still had the gravity-defying moves of a man half his age. Jackson and Ortega also collaborated on some real showstoppers, such as a graveyard-set "Thriller"; an imposing "They Don't Care About Us," in which several dancers appear to morph into thousands; and a film noir sequence in which the singer slides in and out of Gilda and other black-and-white classics, singing "Smooth Criminal" all the while. Not everything works, like the Jackson 5 numbers, in which he flubs a few lyrics, claiming that his earpiece isn't working properly, but as he readily acknowledges, "That's what rehearsal is for." It's a tragedy that he didn't get the chance to share this dazzling show with the world, but Ortega allows fans to feel as if it actually happened--at least onscreen. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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 The Best DVD in My Collection |
| Review Date: July 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: jackie silva, |
I loved "This Is It" in the theater and couldn't wait to have a copy. The pieced-together film, made up of Michael's rehearsals,
was so well done and Michael's genius in choosing and training the dancers, the unique choreography, special effects and his expertise in so many areas was mind blowing. I can't recommend ithe DVD highly enough. |
Gone to soon
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| Review Date: July 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: uey, |
| It shows what a great inteligent man that was a genius that is gone to soon. I seen it went it first came out & I have the tape in which everyone should own. What a sad day on 06/25/2009 |
Great production
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| Review Date: July 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Leonard Weiss, Hollywood, FL USA |
| I have never been a true fan of Michael Jackson but always thought of him as a great performer. This video reinforces that thought. It is interesting, very thoughtfully done with reverence to the deceased star. I have watched it several times since receiving it. It is a true memorial to a great performer. |
Gone too soon.
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| Review Date: July 20, 2010 |
| Reviewer: ADRIENNE MILLER, TENNESSEE |
| Michael Jackson's This Is It is an interesting look of the final months of the King of Pop's life. Michael Jackson's personal life wasn't always picture perfect but his iconic music forever lives on. I was really surprised how well Michael's singing and dancing ability was before his untimely death. He is very frail and appears drained at times but his voice and famous moves were still intact. I really enjoyed the rehearsal footage of They Don't Really Care About Us, Human Nature, Thriller, Black or White, and Billie Jean. Kenny Ortega did a great job on this documentary. Check this DVD out sometime! |
Music DVD
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| Review Date: July 19, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Minerva A. Claus, |
| REALLY WANTED THIS DVD BUT IT WOULD NOT PLAY ON ANY OF MY DVD PLAYERS.THE SELLERS WERE VERY NICE THOUGH AND GAVE ME AN IMMEDIATE REFUND.I WOULD PURCHASE FROM THEM AGAIN JUST BECAUSE THEY WERE SO NICE. |
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