Review of Moonwalker (1988) by Matthew S — 19 Mar 2008

I recently watched this movie again and it was everything I love about Michael Jackson and so much more. The movie starts with a performance of Man in the Mirror, a great song, for a screaming crowd of thousands.

During this scene it really occurred to me just how big Michael Jackson was, it also occurred to me that he really deserved every last bit of it and then some. He is truly one of the most talented men on the planet, if not THE most talented.

I'll admit its a bit cheesy how he shows pictures of MLK and African kids and things like that but its forgivable. Next The movie shows bits and pieces from Michael's career up to the time the movie was made and I was reminded of just how many masterpieces he's made.

Beat it, Thriller, Rock with you, PYT...the list goes on and on and on. Once it reaches Bad it shows the entire video only Michael and his backup are replaced by a group of very talented youngsters. Although this is a bit odd its pretty entertaining and the kids are pretty talented.

Once this segment is over the child portraying Michael transforms back into MJ. Michael is then attacked by a horde of fans and is lead into a crazy chase sequence filled with impersonations and claymation.

This part was also a bit on the odd side but still entertaining and once its over you get the music video for Leave me alone which is always good. Once thats over is when the movie reaches its highpoint.

The Smooth Criminal Segment. During this portion of the movie Michael is tasked with taking down the evil Mr. Big (His evil plan? Get everyone in the world addicted to drugs.) and does so by transforming into a car, a robot, a spaceship and finally the night sky.

He also preforms the song Smooth Criminal in a spectacular dance sequence the likes of which only Michael could pull off. This is when the movie is really brought together and climaxes. I loved it loved it loved it.

Some people will say its lame and Michael is gay but well, thats just plain not true. Thats also a terrible insult. Regardless this is something that has to be seen to be believed. Its so good that I think I have to watch it again to make sure it really happened and wasn't just a beautiful beautiful dream.

If you have not seen it then you are NOT a MJ fan. You need to stop what your doing and pop this in your VCR ASAP!