Michael Jackson: This Is It (Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack) Best Review
I am a fan of MJ's going all the way back to the music from the early days of the Jackson Five. After being incredibly saddened by his untimely passing, I put off seeing this on cable for months. Partly because I was still mourning the loss of one of my childhood heroes. And partly because I didn't want to watch it and see a frail shadow of the man we knew in the 80's, performing old hits in poor voice and with half-a*s dancing. After all, the media had made it out to seem like he was on his last legs preparing for this tour, in horrible condition physically and musically. Ha, was I ever wrong, and so were his critics.
I watched this from start to finish and despite it's long length, I could have watched much more. This is truly mesmerizing- the MJ of the eighties was still there, but a new intensity and sultry attitude made him seem more powerful and enigmatic than ever. His backing musicians and especially his backup dancers are the best I've ever seen, and their complete love and devotion for MJ and the tour they were sadly never to embark on was obvious. Love poured out of this whole film- I've never seen such a group of talented, focused, dedicated people come together. It was extraordinary. The old hits were there- "Stop the Love" and "I Want You Back" from the Jackson 5 heyday. "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" (which included a fabulously remastered version of the Vincent Price "rap"- I swear, it sounded like Vincent had come back to life it my living room, it was so crystalline and vibrant). A spectacular rendition of "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (never one of my favorites) had Michael singing better than he did on the "Bad" album, from which the song originally came. I couldn't believe what a fifty-year-old man was accomplishing vocally and in his dancing. There were more songs, but the standouts, which I did not at all expect, were "They Don't Really Care About Us" and "Earth Song". "Earth Song", especially, just got me down to the core. I had to fight back tears watching the indescribable video which was shot as a backdrop to this song, with MJ's lovely tenor singing lyrics that tore into me like a knife. Even writing this review, I find it hard not to recall what I watched without tears coming forth. The wonderful part was they played virtually every song in it's entirety, not just little snippets like some annoying DVD's of other singers. It really was like watching a whole MJ concert.
Michael's voice was clear and the high notes were sung as well as he ever had as an adult, maybe better. And the dancing, my God- Michael was as lithe, fit and magical as ever on stage. His trademark precision and flexibility were on full display and he showed no signs of aging other than saving his voice for the actual concert. If he was not up to par here, I would say it. The MJ I saw in this movie was clear-headed, with the same phenomenal and futuristic vision that made us all stop and watch his ground-breaking videos in the 80's. He wasn't at all the foggy-minded, lost soul the media portrayed- he was a loving but strong and decisive man on this ill-fated tour. Let me tell you- all the skeptics, the naysayers and liars would be silenced after watching this. I feel incredibly sorry for the people who worked so hard on a tour that would never come to be, a tour they thought would be the highlight of their career.
I will be buying this because I loved it so much, and hope the money goes to his wonderful children. Thank you, MJ, wherever you are, for this final gift. I hope your murderer spends the rest of his life rotting in prison, as was said in "The Green Mile", knowing he killed one of God's true miracles. May people remember you forever. I know I will.
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Michael Jackson: This Is It (Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack) Overview
The limited edition Blu-ray combo pack includes bonus DVD version of the film.
Michael Jackson's This Is It will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's This Is It captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show. Directed by Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner and the director of the stage show.
Customer Reviews
Great Music from the King of Pop - Kristin Thomas -
Michael Jackson died before he could make his comeback but he left a us an idea of what could have been his best yet. Watching this in the theater was fun but at the same time it was hard to because you seeing The King of Pop at his best but then you relize he is gone. Amazing how he did things and it made me wish it had been longer. i know his kids miss him but i hope that have comfort that they aren't alone and he is watching over them...
A Poem I Wrote for My Beloved Michael - -
Michael, My Angel
by Charity Love
Michael, my angel, from heaven above,
Who came and was overflowing with sweetness and love,
You inspiered me to tell nothing but the truth,
To start with the man in the mirror,
To Change myself before I judge others,
To be kind and loving as you would have,
To smile even when I'm feeling sad,
You taught me to put others before myself,
To care about our planets health,
You showed me the great importance of love,
Love, Love, Love,
When ohters watched and believed the lies,
The press laughed as their disguise,
To hide the man that you really were,
The manh that was constantly looking for a cure,
You loved us children and wanted to help,
Especially the sick ones with no wealth,
People laughed at the look of your face,
And the tone of your voice, could they find a base?
But not me, I see honesty in your eyes,
Grace, tenderness, humility are all there,
You didn't respond when people critizized you,
They kicked you, beat you, tortured you,
But not one word came out of your mouth,
You knew that they wern't worth the time you had,
You wanted to spend it better, to have some fun,
A kid at heart, Michael was,
You sang what you felt,
Emotions came out through your feet,
Through your dance moves, your hands, it was all so complete,
On many occasions when I am alone,
Feeling dark, lonely, and very unknown,
I see your face,
Filled with grace,
And I know your here to encourage me,
To tell me that you've been there too,
To help me out, of my little cocoon,
To spread my wings, to help me fly,
So take me high, up in the sky,
Michael, my angel,
I know your here,
And thank you for geing the best brother, so dear,
I don't know how you appear to others,
How many lives that you have touched,
Just rest assure that you have touched at least one,
You are her moon, her stars, her sun,
Want a clue, want a sign?
Trust me Michael, you sure changed mine,
Michael, my angel, I love you so very much,
Just know that you, are always in my heart.
Rest in peace: My Angel of Love
Michael Jackson: August 29th, 1958-June 25th, 2009
GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH - William Sabia -
THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME. EVEN WITH HIS MEDICAL PROBLEMS HE HAD ENOUGH ENERGY TO DO THIS PROJECT. ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. BILL.
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