This is it – An unbiased review – a Must Watch

Amidst much criticism and anticipation, I went and watched ‘This is it’ finally today making sure that I got the best seats on the house – I had booked my seats on the first day of booking over 3 weeks ago.

Even though it was a local cinema, the feeling was that I am in a concert right from the word ‘go’. A lot of negative feedback had been in circulation about the film’s producer ‘Kenny Ortega’ but towards the end, you feel like saying ‘Hats off’ to this guy – he has put up a great composition of the world’s biggest artist from the final rehearsals of his last few days. Unlike the speculation, the show was not a documentary about Michael’s last few days, about his illness or personal life, the movie is purely about the footage from the rehearsals for the shows ‘This is it’.

Michael, though not at his best, comes out to be a pure entertainer even from the rehearsals. He was a perfectionist and every minute from the movie proves the same. Every performance was well planned – so planned that he almost made a new video for each of his songs (like he would do for a music video) to be played before and during the performances at the planned concerts. His introduction video for the song ‘Smooth Criminal’ was outstanding. And of course, the making of the new ‘Thriller’ video for his concerts is also amazing. There were several others but let’s keep it a surprise.

There were several touching moments and several others, where you are kept gasping for more.

We assume so many things when we go and watch a concert, but seeing MJ perform and all the planning that went into making sure that this series of concerts should be a mega success, you will be gobsmacked. Unlike other concerts, Mj’s would have been most unique and most spectacular.

Where most artists put all their efforts in selling out one concert, MJ had 50 concerts fully sold out – such was his crazy fan following. And MJ knew that he cannot let them down which is why he took care of every detail, every chord, every other performer and every video associated with his performance. He knew his music in and out, and made sure that everyone else on the sets of his stage also knew them. There was no margin for error. The movie shows his involvement at every stage of planning and implementation.

Inspite of his medical issues, he seemed full of energy . He did seem tired at times but his voice was still at it’s best – I guess he was born to sing, dance and entertain others.

‘This is it’ is a must watch for all MJ fans. 5 stars is too less for this masterpiece.