I can't wait to see it.

I am soooo excited to see THIS IS IT! Roger just put a cherry on my already excited piece of cake. I hope the nay-sayers see the movie to. Michael was the greatest performer of all time and I am lucky to have grown up with him.

i'm very happy for michael jackson's surviving loved ones that the movie serves as a small semblance of vindication for the exaggerated reports of michael jackson. i'm sure the movie will not show all aspects of MJ, but what 2 hr movie can? kudos to the director and all involved in producing this historical document.

You are so retarded. "the esteemed music critic"??? Wow, epic fail Perez

pretty good review, going to go see it

That was chilling to read. Now I can't wait to see it!!!

music critic he is not trying to be!! i saw this last night and it was impossible for me to take my eyes off him!! mesmerizing.!

I saw This Is It last night and I completely agree with Mr. Ebert's review. It was magical. To see Michael as a person and not just an entertainer was unbelievable. You definitely can't say he didn't know what he wanted. It's a must see movie!

Thanks so much for showing me that. I'm too poor to go see the movie and reading this review made me happy to know that it's as special as I imagined it would be. I am crying.

I'll be there! Tomorrow.

I have always trusted Roger's taste and since I saw members of MJ's family did go to the movie last night I am now more inclined to see it. It seems like a candidate for a Best Documentary Oscar, the problem is that deadly serious documentary makers and not the general academy membership (actors, directors, etc), will be the ones who chose to or not, to place this in nomination. They can be documentary snobs is what I am saying.
The Hollywood Foreign Press (The Golden Globes) may in fact shower this film with nominations. I have always wondered about the two week limited run, lets see if the producers hold to it or if they extend it like Disney did with Toy Story 1 and 2.

I am going to see it tomorrow night!!!! Can't wait!

Re: brandyc – "ah, the magic of editing. dumb, dumb, dumb. who really believes that mj was up for this? someone really leaned on ebert to write a piece like this…all i'm saying… "

So I'm guessing you haven't seen the film?? Had you seen the film you wouldn't have asked such a question… Mr. Ebert would have received nothing had he told a lie and said that Michael couldn't dance/sing and had to take breaks after every song… What he said was the truth aside from a comment made somewhat leading towards something negative about Michael "he is the only one whose arms are covered at all times by long sleeves" He always wears sleeves due to his vitiligo. Atleast watch the film before passing judgement on something you don't even know about. Michael was amazing (as usual) his dancers was amazing, his band was amazing, and the rest of his crew were amazing!

since when has roger ebert been a music critic?!?

I saw the film yesterday and totally agree with Roger Ebert, as well as the comments re: editing. MJ was able to keep up with the dancers and his voice sounded amazing. He was very thin, but seemed fit as well. I was left with the feeling that we were seeing him when he was "at his best". What a loss! He had shown interest in branching out into working in film after the concerts were finished. He was such a creative, artistic soul. I'm sure he had more to give and wish he had been able to do so.

Re: LisaRose – I take it back. It is not a good idea to post your e-mail address anywhere. Maybe you can see the movie on DVD. Sorry about that.

Well said…and I whole-heartedly agree. Michael was amazing, and this rehersal showed an entirely different side of him. I'll be one of the first in line to buy the DVD when it comes out. I'm so glad I went to see it. I just hope more people will give it a chance so they can see the man behind the media-hyped headlines. He was a beautiful person.