Moonwalker (1988)

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Great Film overall

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

first i'd like to say to all the naysayers this is a movie review not another chance to take off on the producer. i feel the movie was a fantastic way to create a anthology of his music videos and not created to promote himself. when he made this film he didn't need to promote himself. i think its a great way for all children to be introduced to Michael Jacksons genius mind. it mostly surrounds itself around the music and cinematology of that decade with the claymation and robotic scenes, since its an anthology molded together to give its viewer all his music and videos of that decade,it doesn't need a plot. Michael Jackson' s dance moves are unmatched as always. Rest In Peace Michael , and Thank You .

I have such mixed feelings here. As a not-particularly Michael Jackson fan, but as someone who nonetheless quick likes a moderate amount of the music and some of the dancing here, a fair amount of Moonwalker holds my attention. In particular I like nearly everything about the Smooth Criminal sequence.And that, perhaps, is the problem. That sequence - notwithstanding its downright demented plot - does have a narrative structure, and comprises a good third of a feature film on its own. I find myself wishing that they had found a way to integrate the other musical sequences into the same narrative rather than have them as standalones, tied together with (effectively) little bits of string. Each one succeeds well enough, I suppose (although I never did care for the little kids version of Bad), but I got the whiff of something rather better in my nostrils, and it was something of a disappointment when it turned out to be just a collection of videos.

Besides from the seeing the new "This Is It" and saying Im a huge Michael Jackson fan, I thought I would prove it and see a movie he actually did back in his time. "Moonwalker" breaks all rules, laws, and scripts in the film making history. It's completed in a phenomenal fashion all leading up to the highlight of the film. A triumph comic-book texture short entitled "Smooth Criminal" which Ill discuss later.Besides being subject to jokes and media, we need to remember that back in the 80s everyone was into Michael Jackson. So having a movie on him titled by his dance that only a handful knew, Moonwalker. The film is what you would call, a montage of Jackson clips, so Ill have to do separate paragraphs to sort these out so I don't do block writing entirely. Though I may combine some since some are very short.The movie opens with Michael Jackson singing "Main In the Mirror" at a live concert. He is covered in sweat and singing his heart out just to please his fans. Then it cuts to a kaleidoscopic view of MJ's career leading up till 1988. We see early clips of The Jacksons 5. From "ABC" to "Beat It", it's all there.Then we get a short clip of "Bad", entitled "Badder". The kids are amazingly talented, doing back flips, front flips, everything while lip syncing key point of the MJ song. It was sort of unnecessary having this on the tape seeing as I didn't want to see kids sing one of my favorite songs. Sure they were lip syncing, but I would like to see my one of my favorite songs sung by the artist. Not pre "Kidz Bop" it up.Followed by, my favorite of the film, "Speed Demon" which is MJ being bombarded by his fans who are claymation figures. The scene, is overall colorful and very upbeat. MJ acts natural, as if he has done this before (which he probably has). Overall, this is the best thing on the tape, so far."Leave Me Alone" is a heartfelt crowdpleaser, showing MJ dancing in front of a crowd, announcing to everyone who can hear him to, well, leave him alone. It's a catchy tune that is definitely and underrated portion of the film.The next clip, is the main course, and the point of this whole film extravaganza. It is Michael Jackson, playing a superhero trying to stop Mr. Big (Joe Pesci) from drug-dealing crime boss with an army of henchmen. Michael Jackson, at the same time, is protecting Katie, Zeke, and Sean three homeless kids who spy on MJ. After escaping Mr. Big's clutches, MJ goes into the club and begins dancing to "Smooth Criminal" while defeating Big's henchman. Thats all you can say without giving anything away. It is a real standout from the movie and the dance choreography is stunning. Michael is probably the at his most lively stage yet, and not putting himself or dancers into any grueling treatment.Then the last two segments are minor, though serve a purpose. "Come Together" isn't the greatest thing to come out of the tape. It is a little long, but still not awful. "Come Together" is a song originally written and sung by The Beatles being sung by Jackson here. In my opinion it should have stayed sung by The Beatles."The Moon is Walking" and the music video of "Smooth Criminal" closes this heartfelt film. My only complaint is that this movie is unsure of what it wants to be. First, it wants to be a documentary, then it wants to be a compilation of music videos and music clips. It jumps around and at points is confused. But for the most part, "Moonwalker" is a sensational movie that is sure too please MJ's fans.

Woefully bad Michael Jackson vehicle that pits the chameleon singer against a sadistic drug lord and a whole bunch of storm troopers. The musical numbers do something to rescue the production from oblivion, only because Jackson can sing and dance. Frightening to see Joe Pesci playing the evil nemesis of Jackson. He sure went up from there.The movie opens with a brief Jackson anthology, and the entire film would have been streets better done like that from beginning to end. Ah! Michael and his imagination! At least he did not go on to further embarrassment by making another "Moonwalker".Monday, April 26, 1999 - Video