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This Is It (2009) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 26,085 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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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:
Discover The Man You Never Knew 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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Written by Michael Jackson, Jimmy Jam (as James Harris III) and Terry Lewis
Performed by Michael Jackson
Original master excerpt courtesy of MJJ Productions/Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment
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Did You Know?
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. See more »Crazy Credits
After the closing credits there is another clip of Michael Jackson rehearsing. See more »Soundtracks
"HIStory"Written by Michael Jackson, Jimmy Jam (as James Harris III) and Terry Lewis
Performed by Michael Jackson
Original master excerpt courtesy of MJJ Productions/Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment
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I haven't been since I was a kid. I therefore had zero expectations for this movie, and even groaned that I had to come in at 6 this morning to preview it for my theater. That said, I was completely blown away and entertained from beginning to end. His voice and his dance moves are top form and timeless. He sang all his greatest hits, even from the J5 era, which really hit a soft spot with me. And people might be complaining that this isn't a typical concert movie...in truth, that is a big plus here. Typical concert movies are overly produced. The intimacy of this footage makes you feel, not like you're in a concert, but like you're witness to very private performances. You get to see first hand how involved this man was (to every little detail of production and planning). There are no crowds of screaming and crying fans to have to sit through (with the exception of a brief opening scene in which the auditioning dancers get a little too blubbery at times). This film easily reignited my appreciation for the man, who was without a doubt one of the greatest entertainers of our time. Complete 180 for me, I'll be the first to admit. And a side note, his female guitarist (her name escapes me) had me picking my jaw up off the floor, and not just her looks. You'll see what I mean.