THIS IS IT

I entered the theater with my 11 year old son and mother. We were all very excited as could be to see Michael Jackson's last performance. We originally had 8 pm tickets but we got to the show at 7 pm to beat the crowd. I must admit I was amazed that there was no line and the show was only 1/2 sold so we slide into the 7 pm show. The screen fades to black and a short summary about the MJ starts. The theater is completely quiet because like a fool I bought tickets in my neighbor where people are polite and courtesy.

Michael pops up on the stage and the music to "Wanna be starting something" begins to play. I instantly went into Totally Tania mode (whoop, whoop). The concert was funny, exciting, breath taking, and very entertaining. Mike commanded the stage even in rehearsals. He was forceful with his direction but boy could you tell when he was feeling it. I don't want to mess the movie up for anyone but the Man turned "Billie Jean", "Human Nature", "Thriller", and all of the Jackson 5 songs OUT! There was a moment when he song "got to be there" and my momma felt it. She started singing and swaying but nothing was better then my son singing "Earth Song" and "The way she making me feel".

My favorite part is split between MJ singing and dancing to "Smooth Criminal" him letting loose on "Beat It" and of course my all time favorite "Billie Jean." It was just that good. As well all know this concert will never be seen the way MJ visioned it but boy was his rehearsals amazing. He was a true entertainer and a man of music. If you are a fan this is a must see. If you didn't think MJ still had it this is a must see. I give this film 5 Thriller Jackets and a Beat It glove.

RIP - King of Pop