This movie is a monument to two things: one of the greatest entertainers in the music world, and what would have been one of the greatest concerts of all time. Unfortunately, Mr. Jackson died before his dream "final curtain call" tour could become a reality. But the concert director Kenny Ortega has pieced together 2 hours worth (from over 5 hours of rehearsal footage) of song, dance, interviews, and on-stage video from the concert. The result is absolutely stunning. In this movie you have two hours of pure entertainment. You will want to sing and dance along with Jackson and his crew as they rehearse for an awe-inspiring curtain. And how awe-inspiring it is! MJ has become a very controversial topic in today's headlines, from his odd persona and the child abuse charges to his tragic death. However, parents need not worry. This movie steers clear of any discussion of Jackson's controversy. It is simply a tribute to the man as an artist. That comes with little objectionable content. The movie is filled with Jackson's trademark choreography, some of which is suggestive (some crotch grabbing and thrusting) but not overtly sexual. The THRILLER scene contains some creepy graveyard imagery that might scare little kids, but not older ones.

We should not teach our children to revere a drug-addicted pedophile. Exactly what does this teach them, genius or not? Perhaps that one can really famous if they are a felon? Why would you want to give your hard-earned dollars to support pedophilia, etc? Song lyrics are inappropriate as well.

This is an absolutely stunning tribute to Michael Jackson. You see why he was such a creative genius and what a tragedy it was that he left us. I believe he was at the peak of his creativity. Any doubt about his abilities are shattered by watching this film. You also see how much he cared about his work. How perfection oriented he was. How he tutored everyone. I went to a Q&A with the director and Michael was not forced into doing this concert. Michael was the one who started it all up because he felt that the world needed him again due to environmental concerns. As you watch the film, you'll see how much the film gravitates toward inspiring us all to come together to save the earth. That was to be the purpose. Unfortunately, it did not happen. The director was devastated because of his death but now says that he felt Michael was with him every step of the way in editing the footage for "This Is It" and that editing process helped him grieve. Let us all see what we can do to help heal our planet, and let MJ motivate you in this one-of-a-kind film.

More like a documentary. The younger kids will have totally no interest in this.

This movie is great opportunity for kids to see how a very talented person worked very hard. This man had some deep flaws, and talking about (some of) them with your kids would be an important lesson about people and their characters.

recomended for my sister's an my brother

i love this movie