This is It!

he definitely still had the moves.

I'm trying to find the right words to describe the movie. It could be considered as a tribute to Michael Jackson. It could be considered as a last memoir for his fans.

I was hesitant at first to watch this cinema. After all, this could just be another one of those concert-movies that centered on the self-centeredness of the artist/s. Also, a lot of people are fighting over MJ's royalty right now and this flick might be one of those desperate means of leeching money from the grieving fans. But whether that's the reason for the producers or not, MJ is just so great you'd forget about it. You'd even forget for a while that he was fifty. You'd think he's still alive. It will leave you hoping the concert became a reality.

This Is It is indeed a compilation of the rehearsals for the suppose to be concert of MJ. I am not a fan of MJ. But I do like some of his songs and he is the best dancer I've ever seen performed.

Forget the controversies. Forget the eccentricity. Forget the stained reputation. Michael Jackson is the best performer the music industry ever had. His originality, creativity, and even his humility, it's just amazing. He knows his music. That makes him even greater. That's what separate good from great performers. And MJ totally deserves to be called as the King of Pop.

It's somehow depressing during the film when his audience were just his own few back up dancers and concert crew. But Michael Jackson definitely still had it. Too bad though, he no longer get to live to hear all the praises.

But like those great artists that had gone ahead of us, MJ's legacy will live on.

Rating: ★★★★☆