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Michael Jackson's This Is It

1hr 51mins
Starring: Michael Jackson
Directed by: Kenny Ortega
The plot: The death of Michael Jackson in June, shortly before a planned series of 50 sell-out concerts at the O2 Arena in London, sent shockwaves around the world. With the full support of the singer's estate, this revealing documentary offers a glimpse at what might have been, drawing upon hundreds of hours of backstage and rehearsals footage shot predominantly at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and The Forum in Inglewood, California.
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Orange movie-goers' reactions
- " I loved every second of it! Especially thriller the zombies were huge and quite scary! I reckon MJ should be the god of pop! I luv u MJ xx" — Siobhan, 13, Norfolk
- " MICHAEL JACKSON was the best, ever no one will ever match him in this life time, a great show man, we are so lucky to have known him......." — Helen , 47, Dalton in furness
- " This was even better than being at the concert (apart from the fact that MJ died) because you get a real insight into the workings of putting the show together." — Martia, 46, London
- " A bit slow.. could have been a LOT better if theyd taken a bit more time to edit. Felt like i was watching an unedited home movie. " — Sam, 26, Maidenhead
- " Saw the film 12.11.09 with my granddaughter, he alway put 110% into everything he did, the concert would have been amazing." — Cath, 57, Bristol
- " What a fantastic film. A brilliant insight into what would have been. Goodbye Michael and thank you you beautiful man." — Jane , 42, Horsham
- " An amazing film. Everyone should see this! An exhilirating and awe inspiring view into Michael Jackson's genius and humanity. Can't wait to get it on DVD!!" — ugo, 30, manchester
- " After seeing this film, I firmly believe that Michael Jackson is the greatest ever!" — Ting, 26, Manchester
- " This was a fantastic film to see MJ at his best, we will remember MJ as an imaginative entertainer. A movie very well constructed x" — Naomi, 21, Scunthorpe
- " Grew up watching Michael + listening to his songs , watched This Is It . He was amazing , sweet guy always had a smile . Michael will always live on he was the best always will be , thank u 4 the music that u gave ur fans over the yrs . Love u always r i " — Julie , 50, Hull
- " The 02 would have been blown apart from the first song! Truly amazing." — Dan , 20, Kent
- " Saw this the other day. To be honest i didnt think it was that good. Just dragged on too long. Nearly fell asleep half way through" — Nadine, 18
- " A must go and see film, great music,dancing, full enjoyed and would hope this film will be extended passed its 2 week slot.A sad loss that MJ is no longer with us" — Fred, 38, london
- " Michael Jackson is a gift and his movie is so amazing and make me fall 2 tears. Great.....go and see it!" — Geovie, 17, London
- " I love M J and really look forward to seeing This is it:)" — Layla . D, 14, Fareham
- " The film portrayed what was going to be a concert to end ALL concerts past present and future.... The man is a legend. He was perfection. " — Angie, 54, Rayleigh
- " I think that everyone should see this movie because it seems like an amazing film!!!" — Chloe Smith, 13, Corfe Mullen
- " It would have been a mind blowing concert. Michael was a prodigious talent who felt music in his bones. A must for any fan or anyone who loves music." — Elaine, Kat, Flo., Kent
- " Yes go and see it...its very enjoyable for the dance and music alone...I could not help dancing in my seat through out...alot better than I anticipated. For sure his concert would of been amazing. " — kel, 37, London
- " i thought it was brilliant, also very sad that we will neva see him perform wot looks it was to b an amazin adventure 4 all his fans, he was great, a sad loss x" — jo, 43, thanet
- " the film was awsome .. loved every minute of it. he certainly did not look like a man about to lose his life !!! he was great alive .. he will be greater now x" — debbie woodley, 50, exeter devon
- " Even better than expected. Took my friend, on "Orange Wednesday"; she discovered a new appreciation of Michael's character and really enjoyed the film, like me!" — 46, Eaglescliffe
- " Excellent choice of film it's a sin that he wasn't here in person performing what a waste of a great talent sadly missed" — Michael scullard, 56, Blackpool
- " It was so emotional and I thought it was really interesting to see his rehearsals and what he was like behind the mask." — Rachel, 12, Altrincham
- " If you like Michael Jackson you will love his last musical endeavour. I also learnt a lot about this man from the film. Absolutely amazing. " — Annalise, 36, London
- " amazing. this is it really shows how hard he worked up to his death." — Rebecca, 14, burnham
- " I Thought the film was excellent,it gave me a brief insight into MJ, kind sincere loving person with a special innocence about him, someone who was gifted. RIP" — kate Bracey
- " i thought this was fantastic, such a pleasure to watch michael rehearsing what would have been the very best ever this world would have seen show. such a loss!!" — jackie, 42, suffolk
- " me and my husband went 2 c mj film yesterday and it,s was fantastic long live the king of pop" — sharon derrick, 38, bristol
- " I love michael jackson and i have since i was little he is an inspiration his music will live on forever not only did he sing but he loved all his fans and i cant wait to watch this is it, it will be as good as moonwalker which i say was brilliant" — Alia, 16, Stockport
- " MJ the KING OF POP I saw him live at Wembley in the 80's & he was fantastic then if this was a live concert then he would have been even better. Thanks 4 all XX" — mike, 37, glos
- " i watched this is it on saturday.i loved it.it is the best film ever.michael jackson is an imagining dancer singer and so much more.i love you mj.rip mj." — shereen, surrey
- " Saw This Is It on Wednesday. It made me realise how awesome the live concerts would have been. " — Julie, 51, York
- " This film gave everyone the chance to see the legend busting his moves one last time and I'm truly grateful. Amazing!!" — Beege, 32, Telford
- " Micheal's dancing and singing in a class of his own - you'd never guess he was 50 and been away for so long. O2 show would have been incredible. A great loss." — Margaret, 52, South Wales
- " I saw the film and I was impressed with his work ethic. The smooth criminal excerpt was just phenomenal!!!! Fantastic Band!!!" — keith , 42, Streatham Hill
- " The MJ film was amazing i and my hubby thought it was a fitting tribute to him but so sad that we have lost such a talent as his. he will be missed RIP MJ xx" — debbie, 52, ffynnongroyw
- " So gd&so touching.Seein this made it seem more unbelievable tht he has actually passed away. He looked to be enjoying the rehersals so much&looked so happy.RIP x" — Shauna, 19, Ramsgate
- " Fantastic film. Jackson was a form of art. Melodious & Harmonious, what a combination to the ear. He has opend the gates to heaven. xxx" — Jay Jay, 38, Southwalk,London Bridge
- " I seen this movie and i luv it its the best movie going its better than up and rip mj your bigest fan xxxxxxxx luv yah" — Darnell, Birmingham
- " £30 For A Ticket Too Mhe Datz Cheap Coz MICHEAL JACKSON Waz Worth SOOOOOO Much Mre Dnt Cha Fink?? WE LUV YHUU MJ...X <(^-^)> =]]]]] R..I..P" — Lorraiine, 14, London
- " Brill saw this film in Burgos Spain complete with Spainish sub titles.The film just flowed from one scene to another and the visual effects stunning" — Hugh Evans, 66, Long Eaton
- " I have always lovd mj.im a massive fan but after seeing the film i love him even more and it shows we have lost a legend.the dancing was amazing and critics shouldnt give him stick.he will never be forgotten-rip michael.x" — camilla, 16
- " thriller was the first album i got in the early 80s. genius. i culdnt wait 2c moonwalker in late 80s just like i cant wait 2 c this is it now except i wish it was the live show with mj still eya but im glad this film has been made" — mary, 37, halifax
- " WOW I SAW IT WED NIGHT AND I COULDNT TAKE MY EYES OFF THE SCREEN, THE ROOM WAS PACKED WITH SO MANY FANS... I LOVED IT, IT WAS AMAZING TRLY AMAZING SEEING HIM LIKE THIS (may his music live 4 eva)" — Heidi, Coventry
- " Awesome. My favourite line was "Let It Simmer!"" — Del, 34, London
- " I cant wait to see it. im going to see it tomorrow and i realllyy cant wait. i know it will be amazingggg :)" — Melissa Smith, 16, Darlington
- " I've waited 7 months to see him. I imagined it on a stage not a cinema screen, but the film was amazing R.I.P. Michael" — Soph, 15, Leicester
- " This movie was great. Loved It MJ YOU ARE THE BEST.. ALL YOUR MUSIC INSPIRED ME SO MUCH. JUST CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR GONE. R.I.P KING OF POP (LOVE LIVES FOREVER)=)" — Luda, 17, Greenwich/London
- " Today I've learnt what team leadership is, what communication and team members encouragement is. IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO SHINE.. Michael my heart is bursting for U" — laura, 30, Longstanton
- " Still cant believe he's died. Michaels been around all my life from the days of Jackson 5. He was the man!" — Gina. C, 51, St. Ives
- " He was the king of pop micheal jackson was unbelievable r.i.p micheal j" — Garry woods, 16, Wigan
- " Today I've seen talent, today I've seen dedication, I saw love and affection. God bless you Michael." — mo, 31, longstanton
- " I LOVE U MJ I WANT TO SEE UR FLIM R.I.P" — Tyler, 13, Hastings
- " A fantastic film for every fan of Michael Jackson, just to be able to see him in action one more time. He was a gift from God and a true entertainer to the end!" — MJ Fan, 44, Barnstaple
- " Legend. <3" — eva, 20, cardiff
- " He is the king of pop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" — Graceiegirl, 12, southampton
- " Ever since i heard that he had passed away i could not stop crying i have been a fan since i was 4 years old R.I.P love you loads king of pop " — Bethany harley, 14, Gealligear
- " I love it MJ R.I.P LOVE YOU LOADS!" — Bethany , 28, Liverpool
- " Micheal u rocked the stage in your shows i admir you to the limit. Rock on KING OF POP !!!!1 R.I.P M.J" — tia-rene, 11, wednesfield
- " I am looking forward to seeing this is it because ive been a fan since i was a boy and he was my idol " — Paul lay, 36, Milton keynes
- " The greatest Human ever to grace this world, amazingly talented, I dont think the world will ever come to terms with the fact he has gone. " — LEANNE, 25, LIVERPOOL
- " As an Mj fan I could watch him dance for hours! I can't wait to see the film. Long live the king" — David, 21, Paisley
- " R.I.P MJ i think it should be released for more than just 2 weeks" — Harmanjit, 13, London
- " Shameless cash-in. I bet MJ would not have wanted this movie made" — stephen, 40, london
- " i am so excited because i am going to see This Is It with my uncle. mj i miss you so much u r forever admired rip" — charlie, 10, grantham
- " i have been a fan of michael since i was 4. The first time i heard him he was singing smooth criminal. And my brother had the sega game of moonwalker and i kept on playing it. When i heard about his death i couldnt stop crying and im only 14. Rip mj, i lo" — lauren, 14, yateley
- " Can't wait to see this i have been a mj fan for as long as i like long live the king of pop RIP " — Simon, 23, Carterton
- " I REMEMBER TRYIN TO DO HIS DANCE AND LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC.AT THE AGE OF 5 I BECAME A FAN OF MJ. I GOT MY TICKET RIP " — DILARA, 13
- " OMG!I WANA WATCH DAT FILM! Jus wana pay ma respects 2 mj u r my tru hero! *Rip*" — harvi-X, 21, birmingham
- " I HAVE BEEN A MJ FAN 4 A VERY LONG TIME AND I CANT WAIT 2 WATCH THIS" — ADAM, 19, BELFAST
- " I agree with tezz i never was a big fan hardly a fan@ all but i think its sick that people r cashing in now hes dead SICK Where were u all when he needed u he was a legend in his own right REST IN PEACE I HOPE THIS FILM WILL B A GREAT MEMORIAL 2him" — Mia, 24
- " I cant belive this is it is not coming out on dvd im sooo distraught still cant believe i cannot see the movie as i left it too late he will always be in my heart xxxxxxx R.I.P MY LEGEND X" — Maddy, 14, basildon
- " I can honestly say that im 'NOT' looking forward to this. Im not going to lie, ive never been a fan but the man was a great musical talent and i think that its a shame that so many will now try to cash in on his legacy " — Tezz, 25, Faversham
- " So want 2 see it !was so shocked when he died , rip mj , ly x x x" — lauren, 16
- " Michael is my hero and my biggest inspiration in life..i love him so much and cant wait to see him on 'this is it'" — zaynab, manchester
- " Im really lookin forward 2 the This Is It film coz Michael was a musical legend + the trailer 4 the film looked amazing !! X x" — Lauren, 15
- " Ever since he passed away he been on my mp3 constant. Bille jean best song ever :-D he got the moves king of pop." — Andy, 32, Notts
- " Cant belive that michael is not with us i grew up with his music and loved every thing about him this will be the last time any one will realy see him before he passed away may he rest always in my heart till i join the sweetest man to ever walk x" — Julie , 50, Hull
- " I will like to see this is it beacause it is intresting" — Jamie, 932, Biester
- " im looking forward to seeing michael jacksons this is it. michael jackson was a great singer and dancer, its a shame that he died he was the world every 1 i know loves him, it has touched r hearts i will never forget him he will never be forgoten NEVER." — kylie, 21, london
- " Mj was a legand to all of us to me he was the world r.i.p we all miss u" — Nathan, 15, Cardiff
- " Jacko was the 1 who tought us all the moon walk but to me he was a legand so may he rest in peace he was the best and he still is he was the king of pop but to me hes a legand cant wait to see the film r.i.p king of pop we all miss you" — Nathan, 15, Cardiff
- " Michael did change the world but it seemed he needed to change it abit more.I'm glad Michael Jackson is gone at least he's in a better place." — Kiranjit, 11
- " It was such a shock when the king of pop.died. Knowing he had such rare talent, his dance n voice wil inspire many generations to come, thats why i cant wait to see this movie.becoz it will make people who loved him that little bit closer to him." — Aisha, 20
- " Michael Jackson was a genius. His work of art touched millions around the world, and still are, his untimely death has now shattered many peoples lives, Michael changed the world, Michael was the world, and Michael will always be the world." — Saad, 15, Isleworth
- " Cant wait to go see it, he is my fav singer and watching him has taught me so much about dancing R.I.P Jacko" — Zac, 12, Goring
- " I really wanna see this movie cos i love michael jackson and i wanna see the king of pop for the last time so r.i.p. Michael xxxxxxxxx" — Stacey, Bristol
- " I love MJ can wait 4 the movie" — Ace, 12, Maidenhead
- " Can't wait to see the King Of Pop for the last time." — Dan, 20, Kent
- " This is it....can't wait..." — Jimmy Tapia-Martinez, 31, Croydon
- " I absolutly love Michael. I'm a true fan and have always believed in him. I'm sure the film will be amazing, so i can't wait to see it. Love you always Michael x x " — Angela Rachael, 26, Chorley
- " I can't not wait to see the move to celebrate a life of a legend" — Chelsea, 991, Stafford
- " OMG CANT WAIT TO SEE THE MOVIE!!X" — EMMA T, 16, MANSFIELD
- " I have grown up listening to micheals music.all the words he uses in his songs have got a meaning-and evey one touches my heart like his so am goin 2 watch & get his film.hes my king and the world's who he loved, cared for, thought of and helped" — Kez, 25, Derby.midlands
- " Michael was such an icon worldwide. I think this film will help people to remember him for what he was ... A genius :)" — Callum, 14, Stroud
- " MJ was the king and still is in my eyes no one will match up to his talent his memory will live on forever can't wait 4 the film R.I.P" — Craig, 21, Ilkeston
- " King of pop forever. Cant wait to see film. Xx" — Kathleen, 26, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South yorkshire
- " MJ is the undisputed king of pop" — Emel, 14
- " He had inspired me and i love his songs thriller is way by far the best " — Holly, 13, Halifax west yorkshire
- " Michael was the best and still is the best i cant wait 4 the movie" — Laura bruce, 15, West denton in newcastle
what did you think?
add your own reactionwhat the others say
Times Online
"A strange and ultimately underwhelming way to say goodbye to a troubled, talented performer."
Guardian Online
"This Is It is a testament of a kind, and one that is no disgrace to his memory."
Daily Telegraph
"Ortega has applied himself studiously to his task, and the film is some recompense for those deprived by his death of seeing Jackson live."
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