Moonwalker (1988)

I am a big fan of Michael Jackson and have watched Moonwalker multiple times through my life since about the age of 10. The highlight is absolutely the filmclip of Smooth Criminal coming out of this, which is absolutely brilliant. But Moonwalker - something about it, even the upbeat scenes, I can't quite point to, has always left me feeling quite deflated and almost depressed! I can't figure out why though. Perhaps there is a detectable loneliness to Michael and his isolation that I'm picking up on here. There are some spooky scenes throughout Moonwalker but it's just the atmosphere to this movie that for some reason weirds me out. Even as a kid I found the cartoon scenes quite obnoxious and unnessecary and the military/villian scenes to be very anxiety-inducing. Overall it's not something I reach for if I want to watch some MJ and I wouldn't mind if I never saw it again.

Originally released in the fall of 1988. Michael Jackson produced/co-wrote and starred in one of the most successful anthology films of all time. The film chronicles several of Michael's most famous songs from his Bad album, released a year earlier, and tells an enjoyable, unique, and entertaining story for the whole family. Songs used in Moonwalker include Man in the Mirror (Opening Live Performance), Bad (Badder Segment), Speed Demon (Claymation and Live Action Segment), Smooth Criminal (Live Action Short Film), and Come Together ("Live" Performance).Plot Overview: Michael receives unexplainable (but very useful) powers from a recurring shooting star. Using these special powers granted to him, Michael in an effort to save his young friends must defeat a ruthless yet zany drug dealer Frank LiDeo (Joe Pesci).Overall Thoughts: This is a very fun film. It is filled with dazzling special effects, outstanding music and choreography, fantastic set designs, underrated musical score, and a fun adventure for the whole family. Michael has a very good performance in the film (or series of short films rather), delivering genuine emotion, particularly towards the end of the film. The film is targeted for children and Jackson's fans, so I think that it is safe to say this film is not for everyone. My only complaint with the film is that it can feel disjointed at times and it has a mediocre script. But that is not to say that this isn't a delightful film about friendship, loyalty, and magic.

I just wanted to check this out because when I was on YouTube yesterday, I was watching the SEGA video game based on the movie. The video game was tried out by teens and how they reacted. So at the end of the video, I found out that there was a movie that existed and I was dying to check it out since I love Michael Jackson!Anyways I thought the movie was quite good, I love dancing and embarrassingly singing the words out loud to his songs. I have to admit for starters, the rest of the movie was kinda unusual because it was quick with different scenarios with his music. However, my favorite scene would be definitely "Smooth Criminal"! Well duhh, I suppose everyone loved it since it is such a great song of all time! I know the song was over 40 minutes and the original is normally 10 minutes, I wonder if the song was just based only on the movie or was it separate? I tried researching and it seemed to be confusing! Ah well, it doesn't matter, that won't put me off with this song, it is too awesome to ignore!The ending gave me chills with "The Moon is Walking". It was such a great idea to show the men singing away, I wish all movies would do that in their end credits. Michael Jackson was such a great performer and it's depressing that he is not with us today. RIP King of Pop 💟

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 .