- Release Date: 2009
- Runtime: 121 min
- Genre: Documentary, Music
- Starring: Michael Jackson, Alex Al, Nick Bass, Michael Bearden ... see all
- Director: Kenny Ortega
- Plot: A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
User Reviews
Genius ?
Oct 29, 2009
shakazulubb - imdb.com
Oct 29, 2009shakazulubb - imdb.com
This was a clear view into the intergral preperation of a concert by a complete genius. I was never a Michael Jackson fan, however, my wife was and since she was desperate to see the film I decided to accompany her.... Full review
The concert would have been great
Oct 28, 2009
geode - imdb.com
Oct 28, 2009geode - imdb.com
I hadn't really planned to see this show today, but a dental appointment was timed such that I ate lunch in a mall here in Bangkok and wandered by the multiplex upstairs after eating. The second showing of the day was... Full review
A must-see
Oct 28, 2009
xiayun - imdb.com
Oct 28, 2009xiayun - imdb.com
I had my fear going in, but it was all shattered. What a blast. This is a must-see for every MJ fan and even non-fans to understand why he was so popular and deserved every bit of the title King of... Full review
Forever Michael
Oct 28, 2009
Kristine - imdb.com
Oct 28, 2009Kristine - imdb.com
Fans around the world had a very sad day this year when the news of Michael Jackson's death was announced. Michael had inspired so many, wither it was dancing, singing, wardrobe, or just being a generous human. The thing that made... Full review
It's All For Love
Oct 28, 2009
L Hooper - imdb.com
Oct 28, 2009L Hooper - imdb.com
A strong feeling of love towards myself, everyone around me and planet Earth is what I left the cinema feeling. Michael was alive again for those two hours. This Is It showcases the King of Pop at his finest. As the... Full review
A Fitting Final Performance
Oct 28, 2009
bimsie99 - imdb.com
Oct 28, 2009bimsie99 - imdb.com
My wife asked me to see this movie tonight as sort of a preview,to let her know if we should see it together on our day off.As we are both Michael Jackson fans,I would have to give an emphatic "YES" to... Full review
Loved it!!
Oct 28, 2009
Felicite26 - imdb.com
Oct 28, 2009Felicite26 - imdb.com
I went to the early premiere on the 27th and took my four year old son who his a huge M.J fan and he just loved he was singing and dancing and clapping and screaming having a great time... As for... Full review
Highty Cinematic musical from the best
Oct 28, 2009
Lee Bolton - imdb.com
Oct 28, 2009Lee Bolton - imdb.com
OK so Jackson no longer is around but this film is being hyped as "the final goodbye...for the fans" which in all cases it really is. Michael Jackson's This is it (to give it the full title) is a film of... Full review
Great film if you're a fan
Oct 28, 2009
thatguy147 - imdb.com
Oct 28, 2009thatguy147 - imdb.com
Previewed the film last night in the Cinema I work in, Although this is a "behind the scenes" type film I have to say it is well done. The amount of work that was put into the production of this was... Full review
This is truly it!
Oct 28, 2009
mendelmovie - imdb.com
Oct 28, 2009mendelmovie - imdb.com
Forget everything you think you know about Michael Jackson. Forget the scandals, the surgeries, the rumors, the mysteries. Just accept that we're all innocent until proved guilty in America and let it all go. Michael Jackson was the greatest dancer in... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Nov 18, 2009frankfortstation.com
This film is truly a documentary masterpiece....Perhaps, one of the best film documentaries there is on music.....It shows him encouraging his dance crew....This movie truly shows the genius that was Michael Jackson.....Although Jackson never intended on releasing this rehearsal footage, he would have loved to know how much it is being embraced with open arms..... ... Full Review
| Nov 17, 2009cnn.com
The critically acclaimed and commercially successful film becomes available to MTV Networks in....One of the best reviewed film of the year, Michael Jackson's This Is It has already reached $222.6 million in box office receipts worldwide.....Chronicling from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson....Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson's creative partner for the concert tour and the director of the stage show serves as the film's director. ... Full Review
| Nov 12, 2009mariettaregister.com
We both thoroughly enjoyed the film.....I highly recommend the movie for all ages, and particularly for aspiring dancers.....it was fascinating to me to see the behind-the-scenes work that went into preparing for the show.....If Kenny Ortega directed it, she surmised, it must be cool.....that made the songs even more enjoyable..... ... Full Review
| Nov 11, 2009bigislandweekly.com
His performance of "Human Nature" might be decent considering the circumstances....In the end, This Is It went from being a spectacular live show to the bizarre film in theaters now..... ... Full Review
| Nov 07, 2009netnewsdaily.com
Even though Michael's vocals are outstanding, you can feel....Kenny Ortega ( High School Musical ) as he crafts his final masterpiece..... ... Full Review
News
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Soon, MJ's This Is It on television
hindustantimes.com –
2009-11-20
Late King of Pop Michael Jackson is set to moonwalk into US TV viewers' homes, for network bosses at MTV have secured rights to air his concert movie This Is It in 2011. ... Full Article
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' going to cable
sfgate.com –
2009-11-19
Janet Jackson interview: Michael Jackson was 'in denial,' and why she won't see 'This Is?It'
ew.com –
2009-11-19
Hot Box: TV worth talking about
thestar.com –
2009-11-18
This Is It ... in 2011: Michael Jackson's This Is It documentary is coming to basic cable, but viewers have to wait a while. MTV has acquired the rights to air the film in 2011, a deal that includes VH1,... ... Full Article



