As I write this it's hard to believe that only four months ago our King of Pop, Michael Jackson has died. Now soon to be released is his, "This Is It" concert film that captures Michaels last weeks before his untimely passing. It shows Michael doing what he does best, singing and dancing and pouring his heart out to all the world.
Because of the ongoing investigation and controversy surrounding his death, many of us will have the same thoughts about going to see it and will probably ask the question, "Is this too soon after his funeral?"
Some have expressed their views that this concert film is coming too soon after his funeral, perhaps because of the ongoing investigation and controversy surrounding his death.
It's actually a behind the scenes documentary showing the weeks before what was suppose to have been Michael's final tour with a 50-show run at London's O2 arena. Some say they would be reluctant to watch it; afraid to see a weak and frail Michael or maybe even under the influence of drugs. I'm here to tell you that is not the case.
Director and Choreographer Kenny Ortega had a huge task before him with over 100 hours of rehearsal footage to choose from. The documentary completed is almost two hours of Michael's rehearsals including his biggest hits like "Billie Jean", "Wanna Be Startin Something", "Smooth Criminal" and "Black and White".
Michael's a perfectionist and you'll see that as he guides his team with a firm but loving hand. His rehearsals are upbeat but relentless, and as he says, "That's why we have rehearsals". But at the same time he always gives love out as he always ends his sessions with "God Bless" or "It's all for love".
You can see that he always wanted everyone to laugh and have fun. It was very interesting to watch Michael because he was such a perfectionist and it showed.
From the musicians to the dancers, to the special effects, Michael guided his team with a firm hand, but yet showed much compassion, love and kindness toward everyone around him. He was always quick to give a "God Bless" or "It's all for love" at the end of every practice.
He loved to love us. I think this film helped me cope with his passing. A way to keep Michael in our hearts, as we are in his. - 30302
Because of the ongoing investigation and controversy surrounding his death, many of us will have the same thoughts about going to see it and will probably ask the question, "Is this too soon after his funeral?"
Some have expressed their views that this concert film is coming too soon after his funeral, perhaps because of the ongoing investigation and controversy surrounding his death.
It's actually a behind the scenes documentary showing the weeks before what was suppose to have been Michael's final tour with a 50-show run at London's O2 arena. Some say they would be reluctant to watch it; afraid to see a weak and frail Michael or maybe even under the influence of drugs. I'm here to tell you that is not the case.
Director and Choreographer Kenny Ortega had a huge task before him with over 100 hours of rehearsal footage to choose from. The documentary completed is almost two hours of Michael's rehearsals including his biggest hits like "Billie Jean", "Wanna Be Startin Something", "Smooth Criminal" and "Black and White".
Michael's a perfectionist and you'll see that as he guides his team with a firm but loving hand. His rehearsals are upbeat but relentless, and as he says, "That's why we have rehearsals". But at the same time he always gives love out as he always ends his sessions with "God Bless" or "It's all for love".
You can see that he always wanted everyone to laugh and have fun. It was very interesting to watch Michael because he was such a perfectionist and it showed.
From the musicians to the dancers, to the special effects, Michael guided his team with a firm hand, but yet showed much compassion, love and kindness toward everyone around him. He was always quick to give a "God Bless" or "It's all for love" at the end of every practice.
He loved to love us. I think this film helped me cope with his passing. A way to keep Michael in our hearts, as we are in his. - 30302
