Michael Jackson's This Is It

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Michael Jackson's This Is It

PG

2009

1h 51m

Documentary

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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.

Critics Consensus

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...

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/12/2017

A

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kelly Jane Torrance

Washington Times

12/01/2018

3.5/4

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.

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Karen N.

@LagomorphLady Jan 9

MJ was a controversial figure, but it is difficult to argue his talent as a musician and dancer. My husband and I were in our 50s when this came out in theatres, and we saw it first by ourselves, and then twice with other family/friends, each time really getting into the performances in his tour rehearsals! It was difficult to sit still in our seats—the music was that catchy!

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Jason J

@Mjfan Dec 10

A great movie but it is bittersweet, as it makes me want something I know I’ll never have.

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Chris W

@CWG7263 Nov 10

This film shows you just how much of an musical genius Michael Jackson truly was, from his moves, to his stage presents, his artistic background from a young age you could see how much of a icon this man truly was. Working with the great Kenny Ortega as director and getting him ready for a completely sold out 50 date tour in the summer of 2009. Unfortunately Michael would not get to his first date of his tour so this movie is a look behind the scenes of the days leading up before that horrible day in June. Watch sing along and maybe shed a tear or two to one of the greatest musical minds of yours and our generation.

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Joseph H.

@007backtothepast Oct 25

I think this was a great movie but really sad at the same time.

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Laura L

@RT72557919 Apr 16

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

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Georgan G

@RT98616417 01/05/2025

If you love Michael Jackson, this is a must see.

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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

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