Review of This Is It (2009) by Mrjoekalel — 24 Jan 2012

This film is not a money grab, what it is, is the experience of the magical making of Michael Jackson's return to the stage, in what we can say through the footage, was going to be the greatest show on Earth (the title of one of his songs from his early solo albums in Motown).

Once you sit down and start watching the film, you realize that all those made up scandals that sold millions of papers and magazines and gave high ratings, don't really matter, those things don't reflect the musical genius that Jackson was.

This Is It is a compilation of the rehearsals that occurred in LA's Staples Center for the 02 Arena Concerts in London. What you'll see? Michael Jackson preparing His show, enjoying it, tuning it to perfection, to make sure he gave his fans the best, because, after three successful solo tours, what else could you have expected from him?

Even when he's not 100% there (energy wise), he performs with a passion that today's artists lack, such humbleness and joyfulness that keep you glued to the screen wondering what note he will hit, how well he would sing, or best of all, what dance move he'll perform.

In the end, we are left with a raw rehearsal, one that left a lot to be desired in terms of technical specs, such as lighting, pyrotechnics, 3D (yes, well done 3D with new intro segments for Smooth Criminal, They Don't Care About Us, Earth Song, and the finale, 'Air MJ'), but thankfully we get to see a master of performance, somebody that wanted to show the new generations why he was and will always be the King of Pop. His legend will continue and after you watch this, you'll wonder how his comeback would've played out. Great, we can assume.