Film.com's FREE movie of the week is "Love the Hard Way." Oscar-winner Adrien Brody and Charlotte Ayanna star in this drama about a thief who falls for a curious, beautiful young woman. As their intimacy grows, a slick cop (Pam Greer) is closing in.
Michael Jackson's "This Is It" (2009) -
Columbia Pictures
details
Studio: Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
Studio: Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
A rare glimpse into the final days of Michael Jackson, the documentary is compiled from over one hundred hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage of the legendary entertainer preparing for his 50 sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena that were scheduled to commence in July 2009 before his untimely death in June at age 50. Interviews with collaborators and close friends of the late performer are also featured.
"This is It is, at its core, an homage to Michael's art."
It's generally pointless to discuss marketing where films are concerned. Too many marketers are trying to hit too many demographics with too many advertisements, and thus it becomes a bit like unscrambling an egg. But in the case of Michael Jackson's Thi…
PETER TRAVERS -
October 29, 2009
Michael Jackson's perfectionism fails him in This Is It, and we're all the better for it. What we see in this unmissable two-hour concert film, culled from 120 hours of digital-video footage of Jackson rehearsing for a promised comeback that ended with his death at age 50 on June 25th, is a world-class performer trying to make the MJ on stage match the MJ in his head. Watching his struggle is illuminating, unnerving and unforgettable.First Take: Michael Jackson’s Final Dreams Come to Life as Th…
PETER TRAVERS -
October 29, 2009
