Review of Moonwalker (1988) by Johnny T — 28 Mar 2011
Released in 1988, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is a collage of clips from his career, full-length music videos and short 'films within a film'. Written by Jackson himself, Smooth Criminal makes up the longest section of the movie and is a tale of good versus evil. In a series of action-packed but highly implausible chases and escapes, Jackson is able to save three children (including Sean Lennon, John Lennon's son) from the clutches of the narcotics-wielding gangster Mr. Big. Along the way, he has time to sing an extended version of the single Smooth Criminal in a 1930s club. The movie ends with an upbeat performance of the Beatles' song Come Together, in front of a live audience.
VERDICT: "Matinée" - (Mixed reaction). These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says to pay matinée prices to see at a theatre or buy an ex rental or a cheap price the DVD to own.
This review of Moonwalker (1988) was written by Johnny T on 28 Mar 2011.
Moonwalker has generally received positive reviews.
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