Officially opens tomorrow and it's no surprise that I got my tickets!! I'm going on Friday night, I can't wait.

This 3 1/2 minute clip is worth watching if you are a Michael fan. I choked up watching it, so I will be bringing my tissues. Oh, my husband is going to be so mad at me, I can hear it already "knock it off" lol.

I still find it difficult to believe he's gone. It's really disturbing knowing that physically, he was healthy.

Jack'd...Thank you so much. Oh man, that made me sad. I immediately got a lump in my throat and my eyes teared up. I can't wait to hear your review of the movie, if you don't mind.

Mappy...I know what you mean about finding it difficult to believe that he is gone. I feel the same way.

Awww thanks Phil! That was so good. Do you or anyone else know if "This is it" is only going to be in the theaters for two weeks? I hope I mis-read that.

He looked good. Thanks, Phil.

Thanks for the video Phil, I saw that one, it's great.

Mappy, yes it's only in the theaters for two weeks. It will probably go to DVD soon though I would expect, more money to be made.

hbs23, of course I'll let you know about it, but I should warn you that I'm biased lol.

The one thing I'm happy about is that I saw or read, I can't remember now which it was, the director said that they will not be showing what affect Michael's death had with all the back up dancers, etc. So I'm hoping it will just be all about making of the concert and they leave it at that.

He really did look good, what a shame!

I do hope I can find the time to go see this movie. MJ sure did look good in the video, but obviously had a lot of pain going on inside of him. Rest in peace, Michael.

Michael Jackson is finally a movie star

By: Roger Friedman // Tuesday October 27, 2009

How ironic. Michael Jackson is dead. But in “This Is It,” the filmed chronicle of rehearsals for shows that never happened, he finally gets his greatest wish granted: He’s a movie star.
“This Is It” is quite extraordinary. If there was any doubt that Michael was in control of the shows or his decisions, those fears are allayed here. Maybe he was sleeping 15 hours a day. But during these rehearsals, he couldn’t have been more focused or hardworking. It is truly amazing considering the last 16 years of total lunacy to see him so capable.
Director Kenny Ortega was smart in his edits. You see Michael almost from the beginning, dancing up a storm, singing without assistance vibrantly. True, he is very thin. But you also see that it’s a result of working out like crazy. Yes, he could have been five pounds heavier. But I dare anyone who sees this movie to try one of Michael’s moves.
“This Is It” is also notable for its emotional moments. At the end of a rehearsal of the Jackson 5 hit “I’ll Be There,” he calls out all of his brothers for a thank-you, as well as both parents. It’s a three-hanky moment. Some of his family will be embarrassed now about the way they’ve behaved.
One thing’s for sure: AEG spent a lot of money on this show. The production numbers are spectacular and sumptuous. “Smooth Criminal” is one of the standouts. The making of the “Thriller” number in 3D is remarkable.
And just wait ’til you see and hear him sing “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” and “The Way You Make Me Feel” as Michael sings the blues and teaches the musicians how to play his charts. “It needs more booty,” he tells a keyboard player trying to get the right sexiness.
Will “This Is It,” dedicated to Michael’s kids, be a hit? Let’s put it this way: I already want to see it again. The fans will see it five times. Expect Sony to extend this release. “This Is It” is the “Thriller” of the year.

Thanks Jack'd. I would love to see it in the theater... big screen but may have to settle for the flatscreen.

We are going tomorrow night. We got tickets online last week.

My daughter recently turned 11 and during her birthday slumber party, she and her guests began watching Michael Jackson on YouTube and although they knew about MJ they really didn't know just how good he was...LOL.
It was fun to see a house full of young people practically gasping at some of his performances. They played his music and videos over and over.

He was amazing.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtr5IEfsx1g&NR=1

Shannon Elizabeth went to the show tonight and just tweeted this

ShannonElizab Wow-amazing movie-uncomparable talent-words can't describe-I cried-he was genius! So angry & sad he's gone....he's so missed already....

Jack'd and Phil ..... thanks for posting those videos. Mesmerizing.
Michael may have been underweight but there's no denying that he was physically strong ..... those rehearsals looked so physically demanding and he certainly seemed focused and his voice sounded strong and true.

We saw it last night and LOVED it! The movie is MJ building his stage show.
He had a lot of new and cool things planned for London.

3D movie clips for "Thriller" , 3G on stage special effects and at one point the stage is set a blaze!
The man was ready!

Hey, was...I teared up and smiled when I read about how your daughter and her friends discovered his greatness. I think I have to get myself to a movie theater asap!

“This Is It” Extended Through Thanksgiving

By: Roger Friedman // Sunday November 1, 2009

Just as this column predicted — Michael Jackson’s “This Is It’s” two-week run has been extended through Thanksgiving. I told you back on October 23 that it could get a one or two-week extension.
So far, worldwide, Sony puts the boxoffice take at $101 million. The non-U.S. take is $68.5 million. The domestic take is $32. 5 million. As I reported last night, “This Is It” has knocked off every competitor in the documentary and concert categories for all-time boxoffice.
The hilarious part reading elsewhere is that it’s either a hit or a flop or both. Some people can’t make up their minds. It’s easy to see by these numbers that “This Is It” is a hit. Sony and AEG Live got this exactly right.
Now, of course, the next step is for AEG to open the show in Las Vegas, with Kenny Ortega and the cast. There’s been some talk of a Cirque du Soleil rendering. But I think this is a mistake. Fans will want to see the live version of the movie. And Cirque du Soleil is way over saturated right now. Plus, they have the Beatles’ “Love” show. I think if Paul McCartney catches wind of it, he’ll convince the Cirque folks to stay away from Michael Jackson. There’s still a lot of soreness on that subject. Whether Michael is dead or alive, the Beatles songs are not owned by McCartney because of him.

Thanks Happy, I have to see it.

I saw it today.....it was great.....it would have been an awesome show. I felt for the dancers and singers for as they said "living their dream" and have it end before the product is finished. Michael definitely still had "it".

Jack'd...Thank you so much for your review. It really sounds like the show would have been something else. What could have been....

I would have been wanting to sing along, as well.

I did Mood!

My Mother-in -law, sis-in-law, wife, daughter and her friend went together. I told my daughter their are no child stars today that will get three generations together, 40 years into their careers just to watch them rehearse! That how special the guy was.

The kids loved it! Our showing was about half kids/ half adults. After the movie it seemed like many people didn't want to leave. A kind of mini-dance off of MJ's moves broke out in front of the theater. A little girl wearing (his trademark socks) and one glove schooled everyone. I wanted to jump in and show them the correct way to moonwalk but I don't want my daughter to run away from home. (Their loss)