Michael Jackson gets the last laugh as THIS IS IT,a movie/ documentary comprised of footage from the singers rehearsals for what he called his last concert, and what tragically became his last performance, hits theatres this week. This is it crushes rumors that the 50 year old superstar was noticeably emaciated, could not keep up with the dancing demands, had lost his voice due to some mysterious lung problems, was not coherent and leaves no doubt that Michael, NOT a body double, performed throughout this film. I was amazed at how great things looked, how great Michael looked, danced, and how great he sound. Having heard the rumors I don't know what I expected but what I saw left no doubt that This Is It was going to be one of the greatest concerts of all time. The flashes of brilliance, the glimpses of perfection, the love. It's at that moment that you truly realize the greatness of the man dubbed the "King of Pop". However, when Michael's calm, polite, voice would say "love", or "God Bless you" or "I love you" or "Thank you" after correcting someone, making a request, or changing something. It's at that moment that you realize what a great loss for humanity. I walked out the theater humming not a Michael Jackson song but rather a Janet Jackson tune,"Don't know what you've got til it's gone," but I did have a smile because Michael Jackson indeed got the last laugh as he proved once again that he IS the greatest entertainer of all time!
~d-the-VIP
