Michael Jackson 1958-2009
Posted by Peat
*gravedig*
sorry, maybe shouldn't have written that
I saw "This Is It" today.
when it was announced he would do this set of concerts, i thought they would be rubbish, that he wouldn't be able to live up to the expectation or his own reputation, thinking his singing would be poor and his dancing not like it used to be. but seeing the footage, despite his frail appearance, my doubts have been dispelled. his singing was as good as ever, and his dancing was pretty much the same too.
the show would have been fantastic, seeing how much they put into it with the on-stage performances of Michael and his dancers and musicians, plus all the special mini-movies/clips they shot to be played on the giant screen behind him, it would have been worth every penny to be there and experience it had it actually taken place. each song was like a mini event, not just an artist reeling through his songs.
i think 50 dates would have been too much though, unless he did 2 or 3 nights, then had 3 days off to recover.
i didn't feel emotional or sad watching it, but just kept thinking over and over again that it was such a shame that the final show didn't happen. but at least the footage exists showing us how good it would have been.
i do think, however, that during the first couple of minutes of the film, the interviews with his dancers was faked, shot after his death especially for the movie, but they have made it appear as if it is documentary footage from when the dancers were first chosen and had just flown in to start rehearsals. their sincerity just looks so fake, like they are acting in a bad soap opera.
i could be wrong about that though.
but overall, if you are a fan of his, then definitely go and watch it. the screening i went to at 2:30pm this afternoon was virtually empty, maybe 20 people maximum. so you still have a chance before it's cinema run is over.
RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael
sorry, maybe shouldn't have written that
I saw "This Is It" today.
when it was announced he would do this set of concerts, i thought they would be rubbish, that he wouldn't be able to live up to the expectation or his own reputation, thinking his singing would be poor and his dancing not like it used to be. but seeing the footage, despite his frail appearance, my doubts have been dispelled. his singing was as good as ever, and his dancing was pretty much the same too.
the show would have been fantastic, seeing how much they put into it with the on-stage performances of Michael and his dancers and musicians, plus all the special mini-movies/clips they shot to be played on the giant screen behind him, it would have been worth every penny to be there and experience it had it actually taken place. each song was like a mini event, not just an artist reeling through his songs.
i think 50 dates would have been too much though, unless he did 2 or 3 nights, then had 3 days off to recover.
i didn't feel emotional or sad watching it, but just kept thinking over and over again that it was such a shame that the final show didn't happen. but at least the footage exists showing us how good it would have been.
i do think, however, that during the first couple of minutes of the film, the interviews with his dancers was faked, shot after his death especially for the movie, but they have made it appear as if it is documentary footage from when the dancers were first chosen and had just flown in to start rehearsals. their sincerity just looks so fake, like they are acting in a bad soap opera.
i could be wrong about that though.
but overall, if you are a fan of his, then definitely go and watch it. the screening i went to at 2:30pm this afternoon was virtually empty, maybe 20 people maximum. so you still have a chance before it's cinema run is over.
RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael
The film had the chance to show the real MJ, his loneliness, his mental confusion, his inabilty to remember lyrics or just to climb stairs without help or the fact that he would never ever stood a chance to survive the comeback tour - yet it just glorified the myth without any real critical approach. The director should have prefered a reality check over a pay check. Thumbs down for me for a film that missed a lot of opportunities.
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> The film had the chance to show the real MJ, his
> loneliness, his mental confusion, his inabilty to
> remember lyrics or just to climb stairs without
> help or the fact that he would never ever stood a
> chance to survive the comeback tour - yet it just
> glorified the myth without any real critical
> approach. The director should have prefered a
> reality check over a pay check. Thumbs down for me
> for a film that missed a lot of opportunities.
the film was always meant to showcase what the show would have been like, with some behind the scene footage of what was going on with michael at the time.
if you've seen the documentary, living with michael, that pretty much sums up his loneliness and confusion, this was more for the fans to see the show.
i haven't seen the film yet, but that's what i've heard it supposed to be
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> The film had the chance to show the real MJ, his
> loneliness, his mental confusion, his inabilty to
> remember lyrics or just to climb stairs without
> help or the fact that he would never ever stood a
> chance to survive the comeback tour - yet it just
> glorified the myth without any real critical
> approach. The director should have prefered a
> reality check over a pay check. Thumbs down for me
> for a film that missed a lot of opportunities.
the film was always meant to showcase what the show would have been like, with some behind the scene footage of what was going on with michael at the time.
if you've seen the documentary, living with michael, that pretty much sums up his loneliness and confusion, this was more for the fans to see the show.
i haven't seen the film yet, but that's what i've heard it supposed to be
exactly, this is just to show us what the concerts would have been like.
and of course, Kenny Ortega worked with MJ and was a fan and a friend, so a film he directed was only ever going to show MJ in a positive light.
a tip for anyone who is going to see it, stay till after the end credits, there are a few seconds of extra footage of rehearsals not shown in the main body of the film, and a bit extra with the "Earth Child."
RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael
and of course, Kenny Ortega worked with MJ and was a fan and a friend, so a film he directed was only ever going to show MJ in a positive light.
a tip for anyone who is going to see it, stay till after the end credits, there are a few seconds of extra footage of rehearsals not shown in the main body of the film, and a bit extra with the "Earth Child."
RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael
I haven't seen This Is It yet, but I'm hoping to soon.
Also, the Bo' Selecta! tribute, Cha'mone Mo'Fo' Selecta!, will be shown on Channel 4 in November, after being shown on E4 a few weeks back:
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/31/2009 05:11PM by EC83.
Also, the Bo' Selecta! tribute, Cha'mone Mo'Fo' Selecta!, will be shown on Channel 4 in November, after being shown on E4 a few weeks back:
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/31/2009 05:11PM by EC83.
He's still dead, I still don't like his music and I am still sure he was a pedo.
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Black Or White is my favourite, has been for ages, probably always will be. The songs from Thriller are pretty good too IMO.
Regarding the child abuse allegations, I've always believed they were false, and further evidence of this that's come out since he died(such as the small matter of Jordan Chandler admitting he lied) has only served to intensify my belief. As much as I despise paedos and think they're the scum of the Earth, I honestly don't think MJ ever was one.
Regarding the child abuse allegations, I've always believed they were false, and further evidence of this that's come out since he died(such as the small matter of Jordan Chandler admitting he lied) has only served to intensify my belief. As much as I despise paedos and think they're the scum of the Earth, I honestly don't think MJ ever was one.
For this alone he had derserved to have his balls nailed to a tree.
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The only MJ song I listened was Thriller.After that I was confused...definitely not my favourite kind of music...
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