Review of Bad 25 (2012) by Maxx D — 11 Mar 2014

As far as music documentaries go this one is pretty perfect.

This review of Bad 25 (2012) was written by Maxx D on 11 Mar 2014.

Bad 25 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Peter J (310) on 01 Nov 2017

The predecessor of Spike Lee's slightly superior documentary Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown to Off the Wall still is required watching…

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By Oliver Lyttelton (141) for The Playlist (3,871) on 21 Nov 2012

It's fascinating, warm and immensely watchable stuff, and fans of both Jackson and pop music in general will surely eat the film up…

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By Beastprogamer (24) on 21 Mar 2015

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 02 Dec 2012

A wonderful look into the making of Michael Jackson's Bad album, celebrating 25 years of Who's bad…

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By Guy Lodge (731) for Variety (12,700) on 18 Oct 2012

A blockbuster melange of Motown, metal, hip-hop, world and gospel influences, bound by trailblazing production, Bad has stood in its predecessor's…

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The film is a sensational snapshot of the peak of the music video as art form, as well as the intricately layered process by which superior…

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By Leathy Q (1) on 06 Aug 2014

This movie shows the King Of Pop in a good light…

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By Alan Scherstuhl (679) for Village Voice (8,525) on 18 Oct 2012

Spike Lee has given the world the first tribute that fully measures up to Jackson the artist. Come on get your sham on…

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By Jak-Luke S (130) on 23 Jul 2017

Lee's documentary is one long homage to the great and iconic Michael Jackson's Bad album…

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An amazing great look, runned by a great vision of Spike Lee. Its a beautiful documentary of one of the top 5 albums of all time…

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