Michael Jackson This Is It

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Making a tribute film after the death of an icon is a difficult undertaking — how do you do justice to his or her life without making it feel overblown? But the new Michael Jackson documentary, This Is It manages to strike that balance. The anticipation for its limited release has been building for more than a month now when early ticket purchases broke sales records, and most of you said you wanted to see the film as well. I was worried about how the doc would measure up to the hype, but I'm satisfied with the final product.

This Is it follows Jackson in his final days preparing for his sold-out tour. MJ emerges dressed in a button-down, shades on, and with director Kenny Ortega at his right hand, as we get a front row seat at the rehearsals. It proves to be an intimate look at the performer who, even at 50, still had a fiery passion for his craft. Most of us will enjoy witnessing it here on the big screen, while others may leave the theater feeling even more disappointed about never getting to see the live show. To see what I mean, read more

Last night's VMAs were a tribute to Michael Jackson as much as they were a celebration of the winners. The show kicked off with an amazing dance medley, including a special performance by Janet Jackson. Later on in the night we got our first taste of Michael Jackson: This is It, the movie that pulls together all of the unseen footage of the iconic pop star as he prepared for a tour that never came.

It still feels just a bit too soon, but the footage is refreshing to see in the midst of all the controversy surrounding his death — MJ still had those impeccable dance moves and voice to showcase his hits. Many of you said you were planning on heading to the theater for the film, so check out the video after the jump and tell me what you think.

To see the trailer, just read more