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This is it for Michael Jackson

Abstract:
On June 25, 2009 the internet almost crashed. Not just one website, the entire internet. The drug-related death of Michael Jackson wasn't just devastating to the music industry, but to the entire world. Sure people will choose to remember the controversies that encompassed Michael's career, like the "adventures" at Neverland Ranch, the ghoulish complexion, the decision to hang his baby over a balcony, and the fact that at any given moment, the object on his face that resembled a nose could fall off....

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monica

posted 11/09/09 @ 8:47 PM CST

I was one of those who cried uncontrollably at the end of 'This Is It'. I was shocked that I still had tears left from June and July -the weeks right after his death. I cried, however, because I didn't want the movie to end. I knew that this was truly IT. We will never again be mesmerized by this great entertainer.
We as Americans...and humans..did not treat him right. Yes, he was different, but most people with such genius can't be "normal" like the rest of us. It is so sad to me that he is gone, but I'm so happy his music will live on. The outpouring of love and interest in him really is a true testament of how we really felt about Michael. He'd managed to get deeper inside our souls than we really understood and realized. May his soul RIP.

ajitha

posted 11/09/09 @ 9:15 PM CST

HI MONICA,
THIS IS AJITHA.. MJ'S ARDENT ADMIRER SINCE THE AGE OF 5.. ACTUALLY HE IS NORMAL LIKE ANYONE.. I DONT FIND ANYTHING ABNORMAL IN HIS BEHAVIOUR AS I SEE OR READ ABT HIM.. ITS ONLY THE MEDIA WHICH HAS WRONGLY BOOSTED HIS IMAGE AND SPOILED THE REPUTATION.. HE IS TOO TOO FRAGILE.. AS SOFT AS A NEW BLOOMED FLOWER.. HE IS A 50 YR OLD KID.. HE IS NOT CAPABLE TO SURVIVE IN THIS GREEDY, CUNNING, FILTHY WORLD.. BECAUSE HE WAS TOO NORMAL AND MORE CARING AND LOVING THAN NORMAL.. HE HAS LEFT A PART OF HIM IN EVERYONE OF US.. HE IS PRESENT IN EVERY PERSON WITH HUMAN NATURE.. IM GLAD TO KNOW U TOO..

T_BONE

posted 11/09/09 @ 8:47 PM CST

I seen the movie, this a great perspective on the talent and the human side of the late King of Pop.

ajitha porkodi

posted 11/09/09 @ 9:03 PM CST

ITS TRUE THAT PPL CRIED AT THE END OF THE 2 HOURS MOVIE..
I CRIED.. MICHAEL IS SUCH AN AWESOME PERFORMER.. HE HAD ALL THE ENERGY TO BE THE ULTIMATE DANCER.. I COULD SEE MUSIC GUSHING IN TO HIS BLOOD TO GIVE THE ENERGY TO DANCE.. HE REASSURED HIS PROFESSIONALISM.. THE SUPER HUMAN HAS REALISED THE DANGER THAT OUR NATURE IS FACING AND HAS GIVEN US THE PREVIEW OF THE DAMAGES CAUSED TO THE NATURE BY THE INDISCRIMINATE HARM WHICH THE MANKIND IS DOING TO THE NATURE. HE SINGS FOR THE TREE, FALLING LEAVES, FOR THE ANIMALS.. WOW WATTA A LOVER HE IS.. HE IS SIMPLY SUCH A LOVING AND CARING PERSON WHICH THE WORLD HAS LOST..

MICHAEL .. U ARE NOT DEAD.. U LIVE IN OUR HEARTS AND I WILL NEVER LET U PART.. FOR U ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART.. !!

Dee Galvin

posted 11/09/09 @ 9:50 PM CST

I saw the movie and it was fantastic, I agree that we will never see Micheal perform this way again. I laughed when I saw Micheal moving to the music like it was no effort, while the dancers younger than he, were trying to keep up with him. I loved every bit of it. I can hardly wait until it comes out in DVD, so I can watch him anytime. I will never forget him or his music. God bless his Children they were so lucky to have a daddy like Micheal.

Margie

posted 11/10/09 @ 1:22 AM CST

I saw the movie,I grew-up listening to him,I will never ever forget him,or his great music,yes I also was one of those people who cried,and I still cry,there will never be another like him again in my lifetime.

elley

posted 11/10/09 @ 2:09 AM CST

he didnt decided to hang his baby over the balcony, foolish!!!! he didnt intended to do it!

Annie Blair

posted 11/10/09 @ 4:48 AM CST

I saw This is it. I loved it and I also cried. I grew up along with Michael. I will always love him and I thank God for such a talent during my lifetime. He was a blessing and a gift from heaven. I am grateful to the people who put this movie together.

denise

posted 11/10/09 @ 12:21 PM CST

ok,hate the reviewer,everyone keeps bringing up that bloody incident with blanket.he was showing his baby off,and the camera angle was off,big time.secondly,the film was spectacular,that's what everyone mind as well remember;how extraordinary,nice,and tryly talented this man was.
he was very understanding and compassionate about what everyone felt,he was a bit of a perfectionist but he wasn't a diva.he was down to earth in the film and his life.
i surely hope he is up in heaven with the angels sining his heart out.
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