Review of Bad 25 (2012) by Cad B — 28 Aug 2013

The best film about Michael Jackson art, a must see.

This review of Bad 25 (2012) was written by Cad B on 28 Aug 2013.

Bad 25 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Héctor C (274) on 02 Dec 2012

I'm not Jackson's fan however this documentary is completely awesome…

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By David Rooney (943) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 20 Jun 2020

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 Sophie Brown (11) for Dazed and Confused (30) on 13 Oct 2016

[A] thorough and engaging exploration of the cultural phenomenon; a unique explosion in musical history, and insight into the loneliness of…

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By Charles C (371) on 14 Jul 2013

Bad25 is going to appeal to the Michael Jackson fan…

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By Elizabeth Weitzman (1,905) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 18 Oct 2012

Michael Jackson fans will love Spike Lee's look back at the making of a classic, even if the extensive collection of clips and contemporary…

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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 Jstg (2) on 25 Dec 2014

Is not a film for everyone…

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By Maxx D (250) on 11 Mar 2014

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

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By Jo-Ann Titmarsh (1) for CineVue (2,163) on 20 Jun 2020

Bad 25 is primarily a film about an album and not about a life; a tribute to the master craftsman and musical talent that was Jackson and not…

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By Jeannette Catsoulis (1,537) for The New York Times (9,847) on 18 Oct 2012

Though at times a tad worshipful, the film's tone is ultimately more awed than hagiographic, its commenters too cleareyed and candid to back…

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