1013Nightlife said:

We're going to have lots to talk about. Do you get the update mails from the site with clip views? I absolutely love the poster with the spotlights coming out of his eyes. Freaky I actually like the song too. It's not his best but it just so happens to fit the moment entirely.

Bohemian67 said:

I want to see the poster with the spotlights coming out of his eyes.
Where can I see this image? Will you send me a link to see this poster?

In the mean time, here is something.

My CD and tickets for tonight.

[Edited 10/27/09 15:08pm]

Vanilli said:

I also don't know what Bohemian means. Which site girl?
I see nothing on the Pathe site. That's where I ordered the ticket.
For only 5 euro!

And Vanilli, what CD is that? Where did you get that.
Keep us posted about the film once you're home!

Vanilli said:

Guess my friend means this?
http://www.sonymusicdigit...ce=cdoffer

The site is rather nice

ViintageJunkiie said:

Nintendo needs to be in the offices right now coming up with a Wii that has a Blu Ray player because I've never been a big fan of the Playstation systems

live stream- LA red carpet

http://crackle.com/c/This_Is_It

Bohemian67 said:

there is only an 11 pm showing at 3 theatres around me

Evvy said:

I'm planning on seeing it at least twice

i'm bout to get ready real soon now. 12:01 am tonite is my showing.
[Edited 10/27/09 17:31pm]

BoOTyLiCioUs said:

tell us how it is! i'm going tomorrow

just to clarify things i know im a little late on this but is there really a song and album that he just released before he died literally called "This is It"? i know about the film and the cancelled tour but as far as the song and album im a little confused

PurpleDiamond2009 said:

The London shows were titled as "This Is It", because that was going to be it as far as live performances (so he said....if it was successfully, he likely would have toured or done similar long term shows somewhere else, but that is just my speculation). Not sure if the song was meant to be released with the tour. I'm sure a Wikipedia search would give you a ton of results on all the details. I doubt a CD would have been released worldwide during the shows, but it's possible.

PurpleDiamond2009 said:

It wasn't put together until after Michael passed,and the song is a older song that just happened to have the words "This Is It" in the lyrics to coincide with the movie,and it is also what the London tours were called "This Is It".

http://www.sonymusicdigit...ce=cdoffer

This is probably old news, but I'm really shocked that they didn't release the "live" album. If I'm saying something out of school or that sounds tacky or gross, I apologize, but I think that is what fans want. When I heard the difference between his live re-recordings of the songs from the movie. Yet another greatest hits with a few bonus is just a travesty, really! So are there no plans to actually release audio versions of those songs heard in the show? I know I'm out of the loop and I apologize. Glad I did not buy this release!

Well, this is it. I'm excitedly pensive. I'm not going to spoil the show for anyone, but when I return, I will post a thumbs-up or thumbs-down, and maybe a comment or two.

And to all others going to see it tonight as well: I hope you have a good time.

i found some movie reviews

This is definitely it - the Michael Jackson way

Michael Jackson is incredible, and few will disagree with that. Yet, even holding to that belief myself, I was blown away (even moved to tears at times) by the intimate and explosive portrayal of the man in action. “This Is It” is not about Jackson's death, nor is it necessarily a documentary about his life, with people looking back and remembering (goodness we've seen enough of that). At Jackson's own request, the film is a personal look at what goes into making his performances fantastic, memorable and sufficient to grant him the title ‘King of Pop.' Originally intended for Jackson's personal archives, the world now gets to see the work behind the music (as well as lots and lots of music). And remarkably, what this inside look accomplishes is a dispelling of common beliefs of a weird and creepy former star. Jackson comes out for love, peace and saving the planet, and none of it feels fake. He used his music to promote these qualities in others, and his music was phenomenal enough that people remembered.

And about that phenomenal music, mixed in with interviews and effects and backstage of the concert are performances of the entire concert lineup. These performances are full dress rehearsals, complete with fantastic dancing, lighting, effects and classic Michael Jackson improvisation. Many of the numbers are interrupted by Jackson so he can fix something that wasn't quite right and, while jarring, it only makes it that much more exciting when he signals the music to begin again.

As is typical at a big name concert when the music starts up for a well-known and loved song, I found myself itching to get up and scream when the familiar tones of “Thriller” or “Smooth Criminal” filled the theater.

Though at times Jackson tones down his singing to save his voice (these are only rehearsals, after all), just watching the man and his constant dancing and moving and tweaking of the music is more than enough to carry the show, which makes instances of full-throated glory nothing short of incredible.

This is a movie where you leave feeling that life is a little better for having seen it. The music and message will leave an indelible impact, and you might turn around at the door to watch it again.

While it is difficult to classify documentary type films in with typical Hollywood, I still have to call “This Is It” the best movie this year. It is a lasting portrayal of a man whose music will always be loved. This film is not a one-time see, but one that will resonate over and over again.

I give “This Is It” a SCORCHING (5 of 5) rating, and it is required to see this in theaters to get the full, concert experience. And don't forget to stay to the end of the credits. You get three more songs and some extra footage.

RATING: SCORCHING (5 of 5)

TONY POTTER







Nothing wrong with 'This Is It' - surprisingly


Just to clarify - I am not, nor have I ever been, a Michael Jackson fan.

So when I walked into the theater to see Michael Jackson's "This Is It" documentary, I was expecting, even hoping not to enjoy it and give it a poor rating.

I figured that after the seemingly endless media coverage following his death and the never ending TV Guide documentaries on his life, I really didn't think I could take yet another "Life and Times of Michael Jackson."

But much to my dismay, I found next to nothing to criticize in this film. To put it frankly "This Is It" is awesome - it is (and I can't believe I'm going to say this) most likely one of the best films of this year.

What made this movie spectacular is that it was not about his life or his death. It was about his music and specifically about the preparations that went into what would have been his upcoming concerts in London.

And from all the footage that is shown in the documentary those concerts would have been his greatest curtain call ever.

Whether you like him or hate him the fact is that Michael Jackson was a phenomenal artist vocally, visually and of course on the dance floor. And it shows in almost every scene.

Thankfully the documentary is devoid of narrative and driven purely by the music. Jackson, his dancers, band and production crew go through every song that would have been played at the concerts and show the visuals and special effects that were to accompany them.

Spliced into Michael's practice sequences the songs really come to life, I can't imagine how good they would have looked complete and in person.

Of course there is the occasional boring sequence in the film, but overall "This Is It" is simply stunning. The film offers a unique look into a concert that millions were hoping to see - that will never happen.

It also provides an interesting look at Michael Jackson and the special way he worked with his music. It was nice watching something about the man that didn't seem tainted by weird or bizarre behavior.

Despite his personal faults this film is an excellent and very fitting tribute to the music of the so-called "King of Pop." For that reason this film gets a FLAMING HOT (5 of 5) rating.

Go see this movie - I promise you'll enjoy it.



SKIN NOTICE: This movie is devoid of violence, sex, language or even sensuality. However some of the dancers practice their dancing "behind the scenes" with less clothing on then some individuals may be comfortable with. There are two scenes in particular where female dancers are briefly shown with basically bikini like costumes.



RATING: FLAMING HOT (5 of 5)

NATE SUNDERLAND

Michael Jackson Poised For Top Spot On Billboard 200
October 27, 2009 - Retail

By Keith Caulfield, L.A.

As Michael Jackson's movie "This Is It" is about to open in theaters, the film's companion album of the same name is already doing brisk business.

Industry prognosticators suggest that the Epic Records set -- which was released on Monday, Oct. 26 -- could shift 300,000 copies by week's end on Sunday (Nov. 1) night.

Depending on how much the movie's opening impacts the album's sales through the course of the week, the set could post a higher figure – perhaps 350,000 copies.

With numbers like that, it would seem like Jackson will be a sure thing for the No. 1 slot next week on the Billboard 200 albums chart. If the King of Pop hits No. 1, it will mark his sixth chart-topper, following "Thriller," "Bad," "Dangerous," "HIStory" and "Invincible."

Jackson already owns the No. 1 selling album of the 2009 calendar year with "Number Ones" -- 2 million sold this year and counting. Additionally, his "Thriller" is the year's 11th best-seller (1.1 million) and "The Essential Michael Jackson" is the 15th biggest (986,000).

The "This Is It" album contains 14 studio recordings of Jackson's hits like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" and two versions of the from-the-vaults title track, which plays over the film's end credits. It also includes three demo recordings and a spoken word poem titled "Planet Earth."

mimi07 said:

Nice.

I saw the film.

Damn. It was great. So much live singing, the most we've gotten since the Bad tour. Anyone who said he couldn't sing, WRONG. I don't care about some supposed lung condition, or anyone who comes in here saying "Yeah, it was 2 hours out of a 100" or Quincy made him great or he had no stamina or yadda yadda... I've formed my opinion and it is that he was still as capable of ever. His voice was still great, he sung songs that he sometimes lip-syncs to live, like Black Or White and he did a falsetto ending to Earth Song.

It was a great show, this was not a man on death's door, this was a man who was exactly what Ortega and others have said: someone into his work.

As soon as the first performance came on... damn. It was so cool. And people should take note of how the dancers, vocalists and band members follow his lead and take his notes. This WAS a man who WROTE, PRODUCED, DIRECTED and knew his music. End of.

ViintageJunkiie said:

A PS3 doen NOT cost $700...c'mon now. In a PS3...U get a bluray player AND a game system..>AND a media ceter.I think they're like $299 now. I bottom of the line blu-ray player itself is aroun$200-$300...sometimes better if. But they ain't $700.

BobGeorge909 said:

I know. It was sarcasm

If you love Michael Jackson

If you want to see the real Michael Jackson


GO SEE THIS MOVIE

Superstition said:

Ditto, almost all of it was sung live i think, or at least had him singing over the track. and although he was holding back on his dancing at times, when he let loose you could tell he still had it. those concerts would have been sick...

TheBoyfromtheBand said:

Jam, Thriller, Billie Jean, and Man In The Mirror were the only ones that were lipsynched

I think they used the demo vocals from Earth Song but he sang over them

ViintageJunkiie said:

DOH!..my bad.

Superstition said:

i'm going later today! it sounds amazing!

Superstition said:

Wow, souds great. Nice review. 99% of the reviews i've read from fans, non-fans and critics have been extremely positive as well. I'm really shocked actually at how well "This Is It" seems to be recieved so far.

I'm seeing the movie tomorrow. I'm excited. I hope it's as great as everyone says and that it does Michael justice.

been back from 'This Is It' for about an hour now..and I've gotta say I LOVED the Film!!

tangerine7 said:

I hope the john bream's of this world are feeling very sick right now....