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Michael Jackson: This Is It (Two-Disc Limited Edition with 3D Backstage Pass version 2) [Blu-ray]
Michael Jackson: This Is It (Two-Disc Limited Edition with 3D Backstage Pass version 2) [Blu-ray] Review
I’ve probably written two-dozen reviews of music DVDs here on Amazon, and of all the music DVDs that I’ve seen, none were really like Michael Jackson’s This Is It. The major difference between This Is It and the other music DVDs that I’ve seen is that the others are all live concerts; This Is It is footage of rehearsals and preparation for the tour that Jackson was to perform starting in July 2009…which of course never got started due to his untimely and quite tragic death.
Odd as Michael was (and looked), he truly was a musical genius….So many great songs over a span of half a century. And over the past 25 years Michael’s life became part of pop culture and he was a captive to whatever the tabloids wanted to portray the guy as at any given time. What this film does is give you the opportunity to see Michael Jackson the performer and also a first hand look at the man behind the performer. And it turns out that two things are indeed confirmed: he was a musical genius and he was eccentrically odd.
To set the record straight, this impromptu documentary/concert DVD was never meant to be; the cameras and crew were apparently on set rehearsing themselves for filming of the first few actual shows. So what you ultimately get are very real and unrehearsed rehearsal sessions. And I gotta say, I wish that all of the music DVDs that I own or have watched included a behind the scenes rehearsal session. It’s a very cool perspective to watch from. You not only get full or close to full performances of most of the songs, you see the real prep work that goes into performing each song and you get a glimpse at the personalities and camaraderie of the band, the performers/dancers and of course MJ.
The film’s director Kenny Ortega is probably best known for the High School Musical movies. Kenny comes across like Michael’s therapist. You know that guy Ben Stein with the monotone delivery? Ortega has the same droning voice and throughout This Is It Ortega can be heard comically talking like a child therapist to Michael as if to prevent him from having a tantrum. It’s really amusing.
But the real fun is watching Jackson perform the songs that you probably grew up with. The band is really on, and Michael at age 51 still sang like an angel when he needed to and could rock with the rest when he wanted to. There are very few low (or boring) moments on the DVD; when it was over I was looking for more. But alas there was no more; only the realization that it was really over and that The King of Pop has left fans with a nice parting gift in this DVD.
Songs include:
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'”
“Speechless”
“Jam”
“Bad”
“They Don’t Care About Us”
“Human Nature”
“Smooth Criminal”
“The Way You Make Me Feel.”
“I Want You Back”, “The Love You Save”, “I’ll Be There” and “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” medley
“I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”
“Thriller”
“Who Is It”
“Beat It
“Black or White”
“Earth Song”
“Billie Jean
“Man in the Mirror”
“This Is It”
Michael Jackson: This Is It (Two-Disc Limited Edition with 3D Backstage Pass version 2) [Blu-ray] Overview
The two-disc Blu-ray limited edition includes a bonus disc plus PSP digital copy! Also included is a 3D backstage pass replica (version 2)!
Michael Jackson’s This Is It will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London’s O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson’s This Is It captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show. Directed by Kenny Ortega, who was both Michael Jackson’s creative partner and the director of the stage show.
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Michael Jackson, The King of Pop
Michael Jackson, The King of Pop Review
Michael Jackson, The King of Pop Overview
Michael Jackson / The King of Pop This is a great collection of Michael Jackson’s best performances. See him in exciting concerts and music videos for Bad, Beat It, Black Or White, Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, The Way You Make Me Feel, Thriller and Thriller live (1987), and much much more.
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Brassed Off [Region 2]
Brassed Off [Region 2] Review
I’ve seen this movie twice now on satellite, and haven’t tired of it. There’s a lot to like. After a heavy dose of Transporter 1 through 25, Fast and Furious, various Star Treks, Star Wars, and gritty spy killing spy flicks, this is a wonderful little dose of reality – gee, I actually can sit through a thoughtful film without car chases, heroes without superpowers, and no one dangling from a helicopter getting shot at by a chain gun. Sounds un-American. That being said, this is a nicely acted, sensibly filmed story with a happy ending sandwiched in an unhappy circumstance. The actors even look like real people, even the lovely Tara Fitzgerald (every town has at least one beauty, right?) It gives the viewer a sense that amidst chaos, something lovely can still be born. The music is great. It makes me wonder why American brass bands can’t do what brass bands do best – give you some real toe tapping tunes. The local university has a pretty good band, but what do we hear at half-time? We Will, We Will Rock You. C’mon! Surprise us! Turn our heads! The Grimethorpe Colliery Band is one of the best. They first came to my notice in a Disney film about pit ponys. It was another bittersweet tale about coal mining in the north of Britain when pony’s pulled the carts and never saw the light of day, doing their jobs and trudging the tracks back to their subterranean mangers for a bit of sweet hay from a world they’d never see or taste again. Grimethorpe did the track for that one too, and it made me stay to the end of the credits to see who played that great music. A big thumbs up to the Brits for still creating films that make us think and feel without gut-churning special effects, and reminding us that you don’t need an electric guitar to make great music, and the world is populated with people like you and I, people who pack trombones and trumpets, not machineguns and grenades.
Brassed Off [Region 2] Overview
Take The Full Monty, add a sharper emotional edge, and replace the strutting strippers with a dignified British band. That’s the essence of Brassed Off, a bittersweet gem released in 1996, a year before its more popular (and Oscar-nominated) counterpart. In the Yorkshire town of Grimley, there has always been a coal mine, just as for the last 111 years there has been a brass band, and it seems that Danny (the wondrous Pete Postlethwaite) has been the director for every one of those years. Tory economic policies, however, are closing coal mines around the country in favor of nuclear power, and Grimley appears to be next on the list. Danny is unfazed by the threat, claiming, “It’s music that matters.” But some of the men are about to quit the band until the appearance of Gloria (Tara Fitzgerald at her most radiant), who dazzles the all-male group (including old flame Andy, played by Ewan McGregor) first with her beauty, then with her flügelhorn playing. The new member gives the band a boost as they continue to perform and compete, but closure remains very real, as director Mark Herman (Little Voice) accompanies the band’s performances (played with gusto by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band) with scenes of angry labor-management confrontations and family strife. In this context, some of the characters claim that the music is an irresponsible form of escapism. It becomes clear, however, from a touching performance of “Danny Boy” to the stirring conclusion at Royal Albert Hall, that music is an expression of the human spirit, a bit of beauty and sanity in a harsh world. With defiance, the band can play “Land of Hope and Glory,” even when the land offers them neither. –David Horiuchi
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Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life
Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life Review
Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life Overview
Genius, Legend, Enigma. These are just a few of the superlatives used to describe the man often referred to as ‘The King of Pop’. From performing at the age of four in his home, to becoming one of the most famous people on the planet, Michael Jackson has spent almost his entire life in the public eye. ‘Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life’ goes behind the scene to discover what it took for a boy with a passion for music to dominate pop charts the world over for more than 30 years and counting. Packed with interviews, this documentary film takes you where the cameras never previously preyed to achieve a no hold barred look at this remarkable man.
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Michael Jackson History: The King of Pop 1958 – 2009
Michael Jackson History: The King of Pop 1958 – 2009 Review
Michael Jackson History: The King of Pop 1958 – 2009 Overview
Michael Jackson was the King of Pop–a title given to him by millions of fans worldwide. No other performer has generated such massive sales or received so many awards and accolades. No other performer drew so much excitement and hysteria. His contribution to humanitarian causes was outstanding. Michael shaped modern music for a generation, and we will never see anyone like him again.
This feature-length tribute includes contributions from Janet Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Paul Gambaccini and more. Michael’s story is told through the eyes of the news, including never-before-seen footage. Wherever Michael traveled, cameras captured every step, every controversy and every triumph…
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Michael Jackson Moonwalker Laserdisc (NTSC) (Laserdisc Format – NOT DVD)
Michael Jackson Moonwalker Laserdisc (NTSC) (Laserdisc Format – NOT DVD) Review
Michael Jackson Moonwalker Laserdisc (NTSC) (Laserdisc Format – NOT DVD) Feature
- Laserdisc in NTSC format, Extended Play, Chapters Encoded, Stereo Digital Surround Sound, Running Time 94 minutes
- Songs include : Man in the Mirror ~ Badder ~ Speed Demon ~ Leave Me Alone ~ Smooth Criminal ~ Come Together ~ The Moon is Walking
- Laserdisc Format – NOT DVD!!
Michael Jackson Moonwalker Laserdisc (NTSC) (Laserdisc Format – NOT DVD) Overview
Laserdisc Format – NOT DVD. Seven of Michael’s hits are featured in various formats depicting a moving story of friendship, a classic story of the confrontation between good and evil, set against a backdrop of the visual and aural extravaganza of some of the most breathtaking special effects and song and dance numbers. Songs include : Man in the Mirror ~ Badder ~ Speed Demon ~ Leave Me Alone ~ Smooth Criminal (40 whole minutes !) ~ Come Together ~ The Moon is Walking Also includes a montage of Jackson’s changes as a person from the early years of the Jackson 5 era through the present .Tracks : Man in the Mirror A Retrospective of 25 Years of Hits Badder Speed Demon Leave Me Alone Smooth Criminal Come Together The Moon Is Walking
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Michael Jordan to the Max
Michael Jordan to the Max Review
Awesome movie. Perfect for any Jordan fan! I was a little worried that this movie would not play full screen on my flat screen t.v. but to my enjoyment it did. It plays covering the entire screen and it has a very clear picture! don’t let this one pass you by.
Michael Jordan to the Max Overview
The greatest basketball player of all time gets an appropriate clip reel in this 45-minute documentary, which was originally released in the IMAX format. While you can’t simulate IMAX’s 80-foot-high screen in your living room, you can still get the thrills and awe-inspiring footage of this tribute to one man’s talent and endurance. Much of the original footage was shot during the 1997 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz. With great behind-the-scenes footage and terrific game material, the film gets close to Jordan in practice and on the court. And the film includes a number of greatest hits, including his commercials and most memorable dunks. Still, while there are intriguing interviews with everyone from former Bulls coach Phil Jackson to professional Jordan hanger-on Bob Greene, this film seems a little self-serving at times (Jordan’s company coproduced it). Also, some key voices from that team are conspicuously absent, including Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Ron Harper. In the end, however, it’s all about the highlights–and Jordan’s career (and his NBA finale) was one long one. –Marshall Fine
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Michael Jackson / Best Music Videos
Michael Jackson / Best Music Videos Review
Michael Jackson / Best Music Videos Overview
In a rare collection of Michael Jackson’s best music videos see the King of Pop perform his big hits: Scream, Workin’ Day and Night, Off The Wall, With A Childs Heart, Dangerous and You Are Not Alone.
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Michael Jackson – Good-bye, Michael
Michael Jackson – Good-bye, Michael Review
The person that started calling Michael that hideous name is an idiot and stupid fool!Michael Jackson – Good-bye, Michael
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Michael Jackson: Music Videos of the Stars
Michael Jackson: Music Videos of the Stars Review
Michael Jackson: Music Videos of the Stars Overview
Michael Jackson, Usher, Beyonce,Jayz and Kanye West: This is the only place you will find these superstars together, This world’s greatest entertainer, Michael Jackson, Usher, Jays, Bejonce and Kanye West perform their big hits and much more.
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