This Is It (2009)

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

Stars:

Michael Jackson, Alex Al, Alexandra Apjarova

7 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Jackson	...	Self
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alex Al	...	Self
Alexandra Apjarova	...	Self
Nick Bass	...	Self
Michael Bearden	...	Self
Irina Brecher	...	Self
Daniel Celebre	...	Self
Mekia Cox	...	Self
Miles Faber	...	Dancer at the Audition
Chris Grant	...	Self
Misha Gabriel Hamilton	...	Self
Judith Hill	...	Self
Dorian Holley	...	Self
Shannon Holtzapffel	...	Dancer
Devin Jamieson	...	Self

Storyline

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.

---

Plot Keywords:

rehearsal | comeback | year 2009 | 2000s | reference to kenny ortega | 

---

Taglines:

Like You've Never Seen Him Before

---

Genres:

Documentary | Drama | Music

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images

Did You Know?

Trivia

The concert was supposed to be in full 3D experience that was to be displayed in full jumbo LED screen. These works can be seen during Thriller, Smooth Criminal and Earth Song.

---

Quotes

Michael Jackson: This is the moment. This is it.

---

Crazy Credits

Additional Thanks to The Michael Jackson Fan Clubs Worldwide and everyone involved in the development and creation of "This Is It"

---

Connections

Edited from The Whole Town's Talking (1935)

---

Soundtracks

The Way You Make Me Feel
Written and Performed by Michael Jackson

User Reviews

Genius ?

This was a clear view into the intergral preperation of a concert by a complete genius. I was never a Michael Jackson fan, however, my wife was and since she was desperate to see the film I decided to accompany her. I was astounded. I could not believe this man in the film was the same person that is was always hounded by the press and made to look like the devil. He was by no means weird, ill health, or a drug user. If he was, he masked it very well. The film shows us what we are missing as far as the concert goes and what a pity, it would have been amazing! He seemed at ease, and so happy and normal while on stage, as if it was built to be his. You would never believe this was the ''freak'' that the world perceived him to be. Shame on those people. Genius at work, a perfectionist down the smallest detail and I think the film has captured this very well. What I liked a lot was the fact that the film was not concentrating on his death and tradegy, but solely on his concert, his music, and his geniality and it was a fitting tribute to one of the greatest musicians of our times. So I would urge anyone who has had any miss conceptions about the man to go see this, you like me will more than likely change your views on the man. RIP

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 October 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Michael Jackson's This Is It

Filming Locations:

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

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$23,234,394, 1 November 2009

Gross USA:

$72,091,016

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$261,183,588

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, The Michael Jackson Company, AEG Live

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1