The Reel Deal
This Is It - starring Michael Jackson and cast of Dancers, Singers, Cameramen & Producers
No matter how you feel about the man - Michael Jackson - in his personal activities, this documentary depiction of his last rehearsal days is extraordinary! The genius and talents of this performer as he choreographed, directed, created(music and special effects), and performed - for what would have been his grand finale 50-show extravaganza - is a masterpiece of modern art.
It was amazing to see the professional singer and dancers that he selected, and how he - at age 50 - was better than any of them! He moved effortlessly, directed purposefully - and with the intensity of a much younger persona, while the hired pros, even in their flawlessness, were not capable of duplicating what MJ felt, and expressed.
The much-older crowd may not appreciate this film - except for 'Smooth Criminal - a music video production that included some Bogart interactive film. And the young may not understand the same footage. But, if you grew up in the 1980s, when Jackson was a ground-breaking performer, you should see and hear this on the big screen - maybe even in IMAX(I wish I had!)
The soundtrack is available at WalMart($15.00), but you'll be remiss if you miss it at the theater. And stay until the VERY end - when all of the music has ceased, as the credits provide even more worthwhile insights into the genius of the King of Pop! Long live the King!
No matter how you feel about the man - Michael Jackson - in his personal activities, this documentary depiction of his last rehearsal days is extraordinary! The genius and talents of this performer as he choreographed, directed, created(music and special effects), and performed - for what would have been his grand finale 50-show extravaganza - is a masterpiece of modern art.
It was amazing to see the professional singer and dancers that he selected, and how he - at age 50 - was better than any of them! He moved effortlessly, directed purposefully - and with the intensity of a much younger persona, while the hired pros, even in their flawlessness, were not capable of duplicating what MJ felt, and expressed.
The much-older crowd may not appreciate this film - except for 'Smooth Criminal - a music video production that included some Bogart interactive film. And the young may not understand the same footage. But, if you grew up in the 1980s, when Jackson was a ground-breaking performer, you should see and hear this on the big screen - maybe even in IMAX(I wish I had!)
The soundtrack is available at WalMart($15.00), but you'll be remiss if you miss it at the theater. And stay until the VERY end - when all of the music has ceased, as the credits provide even more worthwhile insights into the genius of the King of Pop! Long live the King!
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