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: While it serves as a "fitting eulogy" for fans, the film avoids being overly sentimental. It focuses on the music and the professional "Music Man" rather than the controversies surrounding his life. This Is It (2009)
: The film showcases massive, high-tech set pieces, including a 3D version of "Thriller" and a redesigned "Smooth Criminal" sequence. It highlights the immense talent of the backup dancers and musicians, like guitarist Orianthi, who were hand-picked for this global stage. This Is It(2009)
: Critics and audiences alike noted that despite being 50 years old, Jackson appeared sharp, focused, and deeply involved in every detail, from the lighting to the bass lines. He often marks his movements to save his voice, yet his natural rhythm and "genius" remain unmistakable. : While it serves as a "fitting eulogy"
: Unlike traditional concert films, this documentary feels like an intimate, behind-the-scenes diary. It seamlessly weaves together rehearsal footage from April to June 2009, offering a "fly-on-the-wall" perspective of Jackson’s creative process. It highlights the immense talent of the backup
is a poignant, high-definition look at the concert tour that never was. Released just months after Jackson's death, the film captures his final rehearsals at the Staples Center in Los Angeles as he prepared for a 50-show residency in London. The Review: A Master at Work