Michael Jackson was something special all the way from his childhood to the days before his death. In this amazing and must-see documentary about the King of Pop's rehearsals for his London tour, you surprisingly see a different side of the man. You see him seemingly at home on stage, having fun doing what he does best. His strive for perfection is unbelievable. Despite going through what he went through off the stage, his love for his music and fans made him somehow forget everything. For Michael Jackson to be capable of moving his body like that at the age of 50 simply isn't fair. Like the King, the documentary itself is unmatched.
The film starts off by showing a series of short interviews with the dancers who were fortunately hand-picked from several thousands to dance with Michael Jackson in his London tour. Unfortunately they would never get the chance to do so, other than dancing with him in those small but tremendous rehearsals. After watching this film, I would kill just to rehearse with the man. Talk about working with greatness. Then finally, the film proceeds with Michael rehearsing his long list of classics. You can go and see this documentary just to listen to the great songs. But I believe what this documentary is trying to show is how great he still was just a few days before his death. There are times when he looks so good, that you think that it's "too bad that he's gone", while on the other hand there are times when you thank GOD for giving us such a talent. Either way, the documentary works mainly because it makes both the die hard fan and the regular viewer feel bittersweet about Jackson's death.
This is an unforgettable experience. To just feel close to the man is enough to see this film. His work ethic, ability to entertain, and his talent is ridiculous. He was simply something else. Whether you love him or hate him, you can't help but recognize why he had such a huge fan base. I don't think this film will change your view on the man, but then again, this documentary isn't made for that. Instead it should give people a true appreciation for not only his work, but his vision to take people to "places they have never been before".
Rating: 4 out of 4
