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This Is It (2009) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 26,060 users
Metascore: 67/100
Reviews: 212 user | 136 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London. Director:Kenny Ortega |
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Daniel Celebre | ... |
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In the weeks before his death, Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was rehearsing a show, "This Is It," that was to open in July. This film begins with a few of the auditioning dancers speaking to the camera about why they're trying out and what Jackson means to them. Then we plunge into rehearsals at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The film is arranged by musical number with pre-recorded material and footage from Jackson's various rehearsals edited together to take us through what would have been the concert's set list. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Plot Keywords:
rehearsal | three word title | surprise after end credits | comeback | tryouts |Taglines:
Like You've Never Seen Him Before See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 October 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Michael Jackson's This Is It See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£4,877,255 (UK) (30 October 2009)Gross:
$71,844,424 (USA) (27 November 2009)Company Credits
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1.78 : 1
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Trivia
Guitarist Orianthi Panagaris states in an interview that she received an invite to audition for a spot on the tour via MySpace. When she showed up to audition, Jackson and other producers asked her to play the solo from the song "Beat It." After playing the piece, Jackson approached Panagaris, took her arm, and asked if she could play the solo walking across the stage at a specific speed. When she responded she could handle the assignment, Jackson hired her on the spot. See more »Quotes
Michael Jackson: [when explaining to his Musical Director/ Keyboardist the proper way to start "The Way You Make Me Feel"] I want it the way I wrote it, I mean like the audience hears it.See more »
My wife asked me to see this movie tonight as sort of a preview,to let her know if we should see it together on our day off.As we are both Michael Jackson fans,I would have to give an emphatic "YES" to that.I was really apprehensive,since I thought that it would just be some rehearsals with tons of filler(biographical info,etc),but most of the numbers were pretty fleshed out,music and choreography wise.Some of the special effects were amazing,and I really liked the extended intro of "The Way You Make Me Feel".I liked the way they tried to make the film feel like a performance,rather than a eulogy.The talent,from the dancers to the musicians to the lighting and effects crew were just first rate all the way.I thought beforehand that this might be just a cynical cash grab-one more trip to the ATM from Michaels legacy,but honestly,I think they may just be trying to recoup some of the enormous costs of putting on a show that never came to fruition.And if some of us fans can enjoy seeing MJ one more time in such a classy way,Im all for it.