it did premire on a wednesday most people have school or work i think a lot of people are going on the weekend. also maybe some people didnt go on wed because they thouhgt it was gonna be packed so they waited a little.

CNN and yahoo say the film is breaking records and that is already the highest- grossing film in October. I still remember your comments when Michael was rushed to the hospital. You title your note "cold heart or cold feet?" saying it was all set up so that Michael wouldn't perform in the UK.

You obviously don't like him but that's irrelevant. The movie and the CD are already in the number one spot respectively. There's no stopping Michael. Sorry.

i don't like his music and i think he's overated.

MJ=King Of Music and Dance. Soon the truth will come out and haters will admit: Lies Run Sprints But The Truth Runs Marathons ~ Michael Jackson

Why did they think a dead tranny has-been child molester had more fans than a live one?

im sorry, but it's also a documentary! 12 million in a day and a half in just the states is HARDLY a disspointment. anything to be negative u fat pig

I think it should be called "This Is Shit".

CNN and yahoo say the film is breaking records and that is already the highest- grossing film in October. I still remember your comments when Michael was rushed to the hospital. You title your note "cold heart or cold feet?" saying it was all set up so that Michael wouldn't perform in the UK.
You obviously don't like him but that's irrelevant. The movie and the CD are already in the number one spot respectively. There's no stopping Michael. Sorry.
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STOP BEING NEGATIVE PEREZ

MY GOD YOURE AN IDIOT.
IT BROKE THE SINGLE DAY BOX OFFICE RECORD FOR OCTOBER BOTH INTERNATIONALLY AND DOMESTICALLY.
21 MILLION DOLLARS IN A DAY ON A 60 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE? PRETTY IMPRESSIVE YOU BAFFOON.
Nothing like you trying to stir up the pot with lies!!!! Typical for you Donkey face.
OH AND YES, THESE WERE ALL MIDNIGHT SHOWINGS!!!

This issue is complex and it is too early to be declaring it a financial success of failure.
I still think the international take may eclipse the domestic take which never happens.
Wait until the weekend is over.

This is the only place where I have read that the numbers were 'disappointing'. Those are huge numbers in general, even moreso considering a Wednesday open.

THAT ISNT DISSAPOINTING

i would like to remind you perez that this is a concert movie and not transformers. of course it wasnt going to make 100 bizillion dollars the first night!. and its thrusday! wait for the weekend!

I've always said you were a liar Piggy Sissy, to make any point you wanted. But generally, you skirted the line. This is outright LYING instead of fact checking. —-The movie studio said the film, which shows the late pop star rehearsing for a series of comeback concerts before his death in June, made $7.4 million in the United States and Canada, and another $12.7 million internationally.—- That's TWENTY million, times that by 5 days and you are looking at $100 MILLION. PAST expectations… geesh. Is simple math too much for Piggy Sissy now?

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Re: monkeyhateclean – Haha - Love it. And so true.

Dude, it came out on a Wednesday.What did you expect? Watch. Come the weekend, you will be eating those words. I guarantee you. This movie is headed for the record books. Mark my words!

I'll passsss…All MJ'outttt. I people over seas like MJ more the in the US. Even David Hasselhof has fans overseas for his singing skills. All you people claiming he was the best, there is no such thing. Everything is always changing and new standards are being set. there is never one best at anything. The business works like this…They promote an artists as a legend and then you go out and buy their work or see them… Michael was not too relevant in these new times but he could have gone on and remained a steady force like Quincy Jones behind the scenes…..This is the ultimate example that fame does not bring you happiness, most of his fears were caused by his ego trying to match or out do his last project. Time catches up with you and the sound of the day moves on in different directions..Instead of disciplining himself and following Deepak Chopra or any of his spiritual teachers directions he tried to take the easy way out with drugs.

i agree with how all u 90s kids say u dont like michael jackson. he was before your time and you are obviously all too stupid and into britney and miley and nsync etc to understand what a genius this man was. he was a GENIUS and the greatest entertainer to have ever lived.

I don't like how Sony is pushing so hard with the advertisements. Those who plan on going have already made up their minds and are going. I went Wednesday night and even though the theater was not sold out it was packed with just a few seats left. I saw it in IMAX and it was amazing. Most of the people I know are either going this weekend or just don't want to see it. I think it will eventually do well. The DVD sells will be great as well. Not sure about the soundtrack because most of us have his number ones already.

Just wanted to post that I went to see This Is It on the 29th and absolutely loved it. I've always been a huge Michael Jackson fan, but what really got me about the rehersal footage was the way Michael interacted with all the dancers and directors and everyone involved in putting the show together. It really would have been such and amazing show, and I believe this film really did a fantastic job at portraying how sincere Michael was about helping the planet, truly adoring his fans, and wanting to give his fans a final awe-inspiring show. Despite his 'untouchable' image, he really was a down-to-earth, humorous, and loveable person. It's just so sad that his life was taken much too soon.