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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
28% Mixed
9 Reviews
9% Negative
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100
Chicago Sun-Times
[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
Rolling Stone
Watching his struggle is illuminating, unnerving and unforgettable.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.8
75% Positive
54 Ratings
21% Mixed
15 Ratings
4% Negative
3 Ratings
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Mar 20, 2022
10
Sakata
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
brentamania89
This shows how hard Michael Jackson really works this would have been the best concert in the history of concerts
80
Variety
There’s an incredible amount to enjoy here, and the star’s fans will be in rapture.
75
Entertainment Weekly
This Is It offers a raw and endearing sketch of a genius at work.
60
Empire
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
Austin Chronicle
Neither a true concert film nor a strict behind-the-scenes documentary, This Is It is, like Jackson himself, a real hybrid.
25
New York Post
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.
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Jun 16, 2020
10
Theemadhosseini
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
jstg
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
Tyranian
Pretty good reminder of Jackson's brilliance but also extremely limited as a film.
Jul 16, 2013
5
Jmsbpp
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
Apr 8, 2017
1
MehrshadNP
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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  • Columbia Pictures
  • The Michael Jackson Company
  • AEG Live
Oct 28, 2009
1 h 51 m
PG
Like You've Never Seen Him Before
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
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