Fashioning a silver blazer and red drainpipes, the superstar moves elegantly across the stage with effortless skill. As ‘You Wanna Be Startin’ Something’ begins to play and Michael reveals his pitch perfect voice, you know something special is about to happen.
Spending the duration of the film in awe, it would be so easy to watch Michael all day. Turning each of his already amazing songs into brilliant spectacles with the help of clever CGI and fireworks, it shows what an incredible concert we have all missed out on.
It was comforting to see the film focus purely on Michael’s talent, no hint of propaganda about his health or other personal business. He is seen to be so hard working, not stopping until every note, every beat, every move, is perfect. He mentions on a few occasions how he is saving his best for the real shows, yet his rehearsals were still enough to give me goosebumps. It’s hard to imagine just how brilliant this show would have been.
Interviews with the shows’ dancers and musicians expose how loved and respected Michael is, for most this being the pinnacle of their career. As the documentary ends with a montage of clips over new single ‘This Is It’, an air of sadness hangs over the cinema as the reality that such a rare, legendary talent has been lost. This Is It is a great way to preserve Michael Jackson’s wonder.
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