SummaryMichael Jackson's This Is It will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June, 2009, the film is produced with the... Read More
Directed By:Kenny Ortega
This Is It
Metascore
Generally Favorable
67
User score
Generally Favorable
7.8
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
67
63% Positive
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
28% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
100
[An] extraordinary documentary, nothing at all like what I was expecting to see. Here is not a sick and drugged man forcing himself through grueling rehearsals, but a spirit embodied by music. Michael Jackson was something else.
88
Watching his struggle is illuminating, unnerving and unforgettable.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.8
75% Positive
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
21% Mixed
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
4% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Mar 20, 2022
10
This film is simply the best possible and impossible tribute to the King of Pop Michael Jackson, approaching his farewell tour. It can also be considered one of Kenny Ortega's best directing works.
Oct 20, 2020
10
This shows how hard Michael Jackson really works this would have been the best concert in the history of concerts
80
There’s an incredible amount to enjoy here, and the star’s fans will be in rapture.
75
This Is It offers a raw and endearing sketch of a genius at work.
60
This Is It delivers neither the full-on Jackson stage experience or a revealing portrait of his complex mindset. Yet it does not dishonour his memory and you can’t deny the power of the music.
50
Neither a true concert film nor a strict behind-the-scenes documentary, This Is It is, like Jackson himself, a real hybrid.
25
Neither a concert film nor a documentary but a ghoulish “event” offered just in time for Halloween, This is It is sadly -- and reprehensively, if you ask me -- the movie equivalent to the National Enquirer’s infamous post-mortem shot of Elvis Presley.
Jun 16, 2020
10
Michael Jackson is the best singer-dancer ever. He inspired many people in the world and I love this documentary because it shows Michael Jackson's last days in this planet.
Dec 25, 2014
10
shows the genius that was Michael Jackson, involved in all aspects of the tour and making it unbeatable. without editing work is a praise for Mr. Jackson. simply a masterpiece
Apr 12, 2019
6
Pretty good reminder of Jackson's brilliance but also extremely limited as a film.
Jul 16, 2013
5
Algo interesante un documental que muestra cosas que jamas habian sido reveladas y son buenas sin embargo no es lo que esperaba para ser la "ultima" pelicula tan querida por todo el mundo el rey del pop
Production Company:
- Columbia Pictures
- The Michael Jackson Company
- AEG Live
Release Date:Oct 28, 2009
Duration:1 h 51 m
Rating:PG
Tagline:Like You've Never Seen Him Before
Awards
African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Mainichi Film Concours
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Nikkan Sports Film Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination




























