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This is it the movie
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November 11, 2009, 12:09 AM
Let’s just get my rant out of the way so we can get on with the “movie”…
The opening credits on Michael Jackson “This Is It,” a post mortem documentary sharing rehearsal footage for the tour that never happened, state that it was done with the authorization of Michael’s legal representatives, which unless they are also a medium would hardly know if Michael Jackson would have actually agreed to all this, and use what was initially meant to be filmed solely for Michael Jackson’s personal library has been made public “for the fans.” Oh really? So, why isn’t it on national television for free, as would normally happens with a documentary about a personality who has recently passed away? Instead, “This is it” is a well studied media operation, released in Imax theatres for a limited time of two weeks, making you feel like you have to rush to get your tickets or you will miss out. And if you do miss out, some pompous special high definition exclusive top of the range DVD package with pictures of his kids crying at the funeral will surely hit the shops by Christmas. I’m not sure a perfectionist like Michael would have liked his rehearsal footage to be published, and I bet he wouldn’t have wanted anyone to pay for it and this is something that is clearly shown in this very documentary.
Leaving apart the obvious controversy, “This is it” shows what those London gigs would have been if the bloodsuckers surrounding Michael Jackson wouldn’t have taken him to an early grave: the perfect pop show. Meticulously studied in every little detail with the participation of Michael himself, “This is it” proudly displays the best dancers, choreographies, background videos, special effects, costumes, musicians and all kinds of entertainment professionals you might possibly need on a gig as majestic as this. As explained to the emotional dancers at the audition, they are an extension of Michael himself. And Michael is perfection. Patiently, apologetically but firmly, with his candid voice he goes over and over every step and every note until it’s just the way he wants it.
It’s clear from the introductory ‘Wanna Be Starting Something’ that Michael is unexpectedly in great shape, and the announcement in London that this will be IT, the final curtain call, sounds kind of weird when you see that his dancing and singing are as flawless as always. Also, at the end of this footage, you will realize that had he made it to the first show, he would have hardly completed a residency of shows this demanding. No fifty years old human could, in my humble opinion.
The highlights of the show seem to be two in particular: ‘Smooth Criminal’ and obviously ‘Thriller.’ For ‘Smooth Criminal,’ the on screen scenario is a short b/w movie, where old classic Gilda has been slightly retouched. Thanks to the miracles of modern technology, Michael is now part of the cast, grabbing the glove Rita Hayworth throws and trying to escape a gangster style shooting jumping off a window. In front of the screen, the real Michael and his excellent dancers recreate the video choreography, cheered by an enthusiastic crew. ‘Thriller’ is just majestic. Masks, make up and gory special effects are unbelievably real, the cemetery scenario with zombies emerging from the ground and the screen projecting scary ghosts images would be any horror moviemaker’s dream. A giant spider crawls on stage and opens up letting Michael out, joining his dancing team for that epic zombie choreography that defined music videos. The final touch is given by flying “dead brides and grooms,” spectral creatures flying over the aisles to involve the whole audience in the scariest minutes that pop music can remember.
But it doesn’t matter how many magic tricks you will see, they will be just pretty trimmings, decorating the breathtaking performance of the one and only King of Pop. His voice, his moves, his aura is what keeps this circus together. Don’t expect to see much of the human being here; you’ll see enough to know that he wasn’t that freak The Sun led you to believe, and he definitely wasn’t a patronising pompous rockstar. What you will see for sure is that Michael Jackson was an excellent performer, with uncommon levels of professionalism and a talent out of the ordinary.
Between comments from producer Kenny Ortega, star struck dancers and “This Is It” chosen musicians, we approach the final round. ‘Earth Song’ is introduced by a video of a young girl in the Amazon Forest and Michael’s voice telling us it’s time to do something, now. We only have four years left, than the damage will be irreversible. This is it. Last chance. The encore is anthem ‘Billie Jean’ and the poignant ‘Man in the Mirror,’ a song that most of us could do with listening to every morning brushing their teeth, getting ready to face a new day. Background to the final credits is new single ‘This Is It,’ but nothing is comparable to the masterpieces Michael Jackson gave us in 45 of his too short 50 years life, but it is still a bright pop song oozing joy, peace and hope.
All in all a good view, something a Michael Jackson fan will surely want to have a look at, but something that wasn’t obviously meant for sale and should have been left that way. I would invite you all to wait for this to go on telly (it will have to at some point) and not to contribute to the shameful cow milking operation this so called movie represents. I would like to point out that my votes on this review are meant to the documentary, not to what the gig would have been; if that would have ever happened it would probably have been 10 out of 10, the perfect gig... sadly we will never know.
A pink paper with a black scribble “I love You I’m Happy Here,” signed simply M.J., stares at me from my bedroom wall; it’s over twenty years old, but feels like a message from a place where there’s only good and truth.....
Rest in peace Michael, at least you found perfection now.
Life and Career
Life and career
Early life and The Jackson 5 (1958–1975)
Michael Jackson was born August 29, 1958 as the eighth of ten children in Gary, Indiana, an industrial suburb of Chicago, to an African American working-class family. His mother, Katherine Esther Scruse, was a devout Jehovah's Witness, and his father, Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson, a steel mill worker who performed with an R&B band called The Falcons. Jackson had three sisters: Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet, and six brothers: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Brandon (Marlon's twin brother, who died shortly after birth)[8] and Randy.[9]
Early life and The Jackson 5 (1958–1975)
Michael Jackson was born August 29, 1958 as the eighth of ten children in Gary, Indiana, an industrial suburb of Chicago, to an African American working-class family. His mother, Katherine Esther Scruse, was a devout Jehovah's Witness, and his father, Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson, a steel mill worker who performed with an R&B band called The Falcons. Jackson had three sisters: Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet, and six brothers: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Brandon (Marlon's twin brother, who died shortly after birth)[8] and Randy.[9]
