Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ Trailer Holds For Applause, Fades Out

Posted by Dr. Cole Abaius (cole.abaius@filmschoolrejects.com) on September 14, 2009

Michael Jackson

Amidst the news reports of Michael Jackson’s death (which I still don’t believe because they were delivered via twitter) came the announcement that Paramount was going to take rehearsal footage from what was meant as a comeback tour and turn it into a documentary called This is It.

Now, that dream has been realized in stunning real-time because I’m sure the executives want to release the film as quickly as possible to honor the King of Pop’s memory. And not, you know, to capitalize on the wave of popularity that the singer gained only in passing.

Cynicism aside, the trailer is actually pretty solid. It pieces together some really solid footage and has a good concept as the through line. One last dream to share with the public. One more time to deliver something the world has never seen before. There’s no denying that Jackson was a phenomenal artist. Here’s hoping the film captures that:

As jaded as I am, I almost wanted that hugely epic introduction to the trailer to end with Rob Schneider as Deuce Bigolo staring back at the camera and farting or saying some terrible one-liners. Fortunately, this documentary is no joke.

Unfortunately, I just can’t help but thinking that while sharing this with the world, it seems like blatant (not even thinly veiled!) capitalizing on the death of a celebrity. I’m just thanking the Pagan Gods that I worship in my spare time that they haven’t announced a Michael Jackson Guitar Hero game.

Oh, Gods, they’re gonna do that now aren’t they?

Seriously. They will right?

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BlackManJew

How much money can they make off his death???????????

tylerdurden1681

I do find it funny that so many people are thinking MJ is just some weird perv (who had a good career in the 80's) one day, and then he dies and everyone is singing his praises and what a great guy he was.
I know that he ruled the 80's and early 90's but also using common sense this isn't a guy I should be worshiping. But so many people are just forgive and forget, and some are even just pretending like the last 15 years never happened. Got to love the entertainment business huh......

ladyofthelake

They are just trying to cash in. I am a fan of Michael's but I'm not going to see this in the theaters. I never believed Michael was a child molester, I mean he lived 50 years and only molestead two boys who's mothers wanted a shit load of money. Plus, he was proven not guilty. Was he a bit weird, yes.

UndeadEd

Watch next they will release digital remasters of all the albums, Release CGI Enhanced Capt. EO, Thriller, Ghosts, the other one with Joe Pesce etc.etc.etc. into theaters, then release the Blue-Ray Special Special Edition. Calenders, coffee mugs, Soft drinks, snowglobes, you name it, and it will have a picture of MJ on it. Coke should release a comemorative Jesus Juice soda.

darene

I don't believe in Michael's death,too. Will you help us with our petition to him? I really thank you for your article. Here is our petition:

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/MJplzcome...

emilywilkes

Is this movie blatantly capitalizing on MJ's death or is it a powerful tribute to his life and music? It is probably somewhere in between, but more likely a way to make money off of his death. I'm just picturing all the hype and hysteria that will go on for the two weeks this movie is in theatres.

Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ Trailer Holds For Applause, Fades Out

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