This Is It (2009)

Director:

Kenny Ortega

Release Date:

28 October 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | Music

Tagline:

Like You've Never Seen Him Before

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Rehearsal | Pop Star | Star Died Before Release | Three Word Title | Live Music

US Showtimes:

The Bridge: Cinema de lux

11:20am | 2:00pm | 4:45 | 7:30 | 10:05

(personalize)

Cast

Michael Jackson	...	Himself (archive footage)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alex Al	...	Himself / Electric and Synth Bass
Nick Bass	...	Himself / Dancer
Michael Bearden	...	Himself / Keyboards
Daniel Celebre	...	Himself / Dancer
Mekia Cox	...	Herself / Dancer
Misha Gabriel	...	Himself / Dancer
Chris Grant	...	Himself / Dancer
Judith Hill	...	Herself / Vocalist
Dorian Holley	...	Himself / Vocal Supervision
Shannon Holtzapffel	...	Himself / Dancer
Devin Jamieson	...	Himself / Dancer (as Devin Andrew Jamieson)
Bashiri Johnson	...	Himself / Percussion
Charles Klapow	...	Himself / Dancer
Jonathan Moffett	...	Himself / Drums
Tommy Organ	...	Himself / Guitar
Orianthi	...	Herself - Lead Guitar
Darryl Phinnessee	...	Himself / Vocalist
Mo Pleasure	...	Himself / Keyboards / Trumpet
Dres Reid	...	Himself / Dancer
Ken Stacey	...	Himself / Vocalist
Tyne Stecklein	...	Herself / Dancer
Timor Steffens	...	Himself / Dancer

Also Known As:

Michael Jackson's This Is It (USA) (complete title)
Michael Jackson's This Is It: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)

MPAA:

Rated PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images.

Runtime:

USA:121 min | Argentina:112 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Japan:G | USA:PG (certificate #45652) | Norway:7 | Iceland:L | Ireland:PG | UK:PG | South Korea:All | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Singapore:PG | Portugal:M/6 | Canada:G (Alberta/British Columbia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Australia:G | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Staples Center - 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures

Trivia:

In 1983, Paul Anka co-wrote with Michael Jackson the song I Never Heard, which was retitled and released in 2009 under the name This Is It. This was not noted in the film credits, although it has been confirmed by Anka on ABC's "The View" (1997).

Quotes:

Michael Jackson: [singing] I'm starting with the man in the mirror.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Taylor Swift (#35.5)" (2009)

Soundtrack:

Bad

A must-see

I had my fear going in, but it was all shattered. What a blast. This is a must-see for every MJ fan and even non-fans to understand why he was so popular and deserved every bit of the title King of the Pop. A consummate artist, a perfectionist, and a visionary. The film is overflowed with his energy, passion, and dedication. If the rehearsals could be this good and engaging, one could only imagine what the concerts would've been. His voice sometimes showed his age, but his dance moves were not, at all. Also the young female guitarist was not just good looking, but crazily good with the guitar as well. Smooth Criminal segment is probably my favorite, but they're all very excellent. I don't feel the film is exploiting his death in any way. It's simply paying the tribute and gives fans something they deserve to see.