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  • 2009
  • PG
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 51 m
  • 2009
  • PG
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 51 m

Summary Michael 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...

Directed By: Kenny Ortega

  • 2009
  • PG
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 51 m
  • 2009
  • PG
  • Columbia Pictures
  • 1 h 51 m

This Is It

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
67
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 80 User Ratings
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Summary Michael 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...

Directed By: Kenny Ortega

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
67
63% Positive
20 Reviews
28% Mixed
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9% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
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63% Positive
20 Reviews
28% Mixed
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9% Negative
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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.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
88
Watching his struggle is illuminating, unnerving and unforgettable.
By Peter Travers FULL REVIEW

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Universal Acclaim Based on 80 User Ratings
8.3
80% Positive
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16% Mixed
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4% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 80 User Ratings
8.3
80% Positive
64 Ratings
16% Mixed
13 Ratings
4% Negative
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10
Sakata
Mar 20, 2022
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.
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10
brentamania89
Oct 20, 2020
This shows how hard Michael Jackson really works this would have been the best concert in the history of concerts
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80
There’s an incredible amount to enjoy here, and the star’s fans will be in rapture.
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75
This Is It offers a raw and endearing sketch of a genius at work.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
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.
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50
Neither a true concert film nor a strict behind-the-scenes documentary, This Is It is, like Jackson himself, a real hybrid.
By Marjorie Baumgarten FULL REVIEW
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.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
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10
Theemadhosseini
Jun 16, 2020
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.
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10
jstg
Dec 25, 2014
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
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6
Tyranian
Apr 12, 2019
Pretty good reminder of Jackson's brilliance but also extremely limited as a film.
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5
Jmsbpp
Jul 16, 2013
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
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MehrshadNP
Apr 8, 2017
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Production Company Columbia Pictures, The Michael Jackson Company, AEG Live
Release Date Oct 28, 2009
Duration 1 h 51 m
Rating PG
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Tagline Like You've Never Seen Him Before
Website https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsItMovie
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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

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