This is it

The other week I went to see Michael Jackson's film 'This is it' at the cinema. I was never really interested in going to see this film, the trailer didn't appeal to me and I am not a huge Jackson fan. I do like some of his music but watching what was basically a tribute to him didn't really appeal to me. However Kelsey, who is a big Michael Jackson fan was desperate to go and see this film. Luckily we didn't have to go and see the 12am screening as I know that I would have fallen asleep.

The film started off with the shaky title appearing on the screen, my overall impression was that it just lucked really un-professional. I think a GCSE media student could have made it and it wouldn't have looked much different. The film preceded to show several interviews with Michael Jackson's band members and back up dancers. These interviews pretended to have been filmed before he died, however they were very clearly staged for the film. These interviews featured crocodile tears and people saying just how much they love Michael, they were so cheesy and fake it was unreal.

The film didn't really improve from there. It was basically a documentary of Jackson rehearsing. However most of this was really boring, I actually fell asleep for 10 minutes of it. However I am impressed that a man who is 51 or whatever could still manage to perform the same dance routines he did when he was 20. It was also slightly interesting to see some of the film making and technical aspects that go into Michael Jackson's performances.

When the film ended I was left with the impression that it was obviously sad that Michael Jackson died, its sad when anyone dies. I felt sorry for the backing singers and dancers who never got to perform on tour. Throughout the film all they talked about was how they couldn't wait to get on stage and what a great opportunity it is to perform with Michael Jackson. It seems a shame that they never got to perform and their dreams are crushed. Overall I would say that I did not really enjoy the film, it would have worked fine as a two hour documentary but it does not necessarily need to be made into a film and shown at the cinema. However I understand that they did this as a way to make money, and i can also see how this movie would appeal to those hard core Michael Jackson fans out there. Im just not one of them.