This Is It

Movie • 2009


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


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Roger Ebert

"Here is not a sick and drugged man forcing himself through grueling rehearsals, but a spirit embodied by music. Michael Jackson was something else."

rogerebert.com/reviews/this-is-it-2009

Common Sense Media

Some suggestive dancing and plenty of Jackson's signature crotch-grabbing during choreography/dance scenes. Some dancers are scantily clad in a few sequences, but it's mostly for the sake of ease of movement.

commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/michael-jacksons-this-is-it

The Hollywood Reporter

Looks like the world has missed one helluva concert. Whatever cynicism one might harbor about this Hail Mary piece of cinema... it’s a strange yet strangely beguiling film that captures one of pop culture’s great entertainers in the feverish grips of pure creativity.

hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/michael-jacksons-film-review-93708/

The Guardian

But This Is It a testament of a kind, and one that is no disgrace to his memory.

theguardian.com/music/2009/oct/28/michael-jackson-this-is-it-review

Rotten Tomatoes

"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..."

rottentomatoes.com/m/michael_jackson_this_is_it/reviews

IMDb

"Those who grew up with Michael Jackson's music, know his songs by heart and idolized him despite his bizarre antics and legal problems will love the movie; those who believe he was an overrated, disturbed artist will probably loathe it. Then there's a third category, to which I belong: people who enjoy listening to Jackson's music, without necessarily being die-hard fans. In that case, This Is It comes off as an interesting, but rather hollow experience."

imdb.com/title/tt1477715/reviews/

Rotten Tomatoes

"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!!!"

rottentomatoes.com/m/michael_jackson_this_is_it