Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' tops box office charts

Nov. 1, 2009 | Shirley Jahad | KPCC

The posthumous Michael Jackson movie “This is It” topped the charts this weekend. It's number one at the box office.

Michael Jackson’s This Is It won accolades from critics and brought Sony more than $21 million domestically its opening weekend. In its first five days running world wide, the movie has drawn more than $101 million.

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Paramount’s low budget horror film Paranormal Activity is still generating a sensation. It comes in second at the box office Halloween weekend. So far it has brought in nearly $85 million. It cost just $15,000 to make.

This Is It' captures Jackson in the weeks before his death as he rehearsed his biggest hits for London concerts. He died in June just before the concerts were to begin.

This Is It originally was scheduled for a theatrical run of only two weeks. The studio has extended it a few more weeks. domestically, leaving it in theaters through Thanksgiving weekend, one of the year's busiest movie-going times.

Maria Ramirez
2 weeks, 5 days ago

THIS MOVIE IS FANTASTIC JUST LIKE MICHAEL WAS. THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER IN HISTORY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE - WE MISS YOU.

Jessie
2 weeks, 5 days ago

I saw this creation lastnight... It was a blessing to see an ARTIST at work whom knew HIS music, and how his FANS should hear/relate to it.
Michael will be truly missed. He was an ICON to the world, may HIS beautiful children prosper from these proceeds as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lhen
2 weeks, 5 days ago

This movie is great! I can't believed that MJ is dead because of his move during his rehearsal so amazing at his age! We miss u MJ & hoping that ur still alive my dear! LOVE U MICHAEL JACKSON!!!

Danielle Davis
2 weeks, 5 days ago

I enjoyed the movie.Just seeing him do his thing on that stage;he was truely ready for those concertS.He did everything the same way with the same passion.Mein, it makes you think;that man would have done DAMAGE at his concerts.we will always miss you.He brought cultures together.You will always be remembered and honored in my heart.LUV 4 MJ:-))))

SWB
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The movie is a profound and stunning presenation of the master at work. See it in IMAX and stay for a surprise after the credits roll.

paula m
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Just saw This Is It. Enjoyed so much MJ's singing & dancing . In pretty great shape for 50 & not on the stage for 10 years. Always the greatest entertainer. Just, once again feel so sad at the loss of MJ. The world has lost one of the very best. May we all strive to be like Michael, for all the goodness he tried to bring to this old world. May God bless & comfort all who miss him. I love you, Michael.

Franco
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Is someone still has a doubt about Michael Jackson,as a performer This Is It, is the movie of the year. What a great performer he was. You will always be missed. Wonderful human being.

Barb
2 weeks, 5 days ago

I saw This Is It and was so glad I did. Michael was nothing less than a genius in every thing he wrote, the way he performed and his musical ability. This film shows you the real Michael Jackson in his heart. I wish the whole world could have seen this side of him many years ago. I read his bio by Taraborrelli and the two of these combined give the wonderful picture of who Michael Jackson truly was, a very loving, caring human being. He was just a wonderful person and he will live on in our hearts forever.

Ashley
2 weeks, 5 days ago

i saw this movie on Thursday and it was brilliant! for a little less than 2 hours i felt as if i had my MJ back, he was electrifying and a pure genius. that movie showcased the genius that he is and will always be remembered as. its such a tragedy that he didnt get to do the actual show which we all know would have blown everyone away...but this movie will forever be held dear
RIP MJ...THE KING FOREVER

Anne
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Michael Jackson is absolutely magnificent even in rehearsals. He is totally awesome and amazing. I have seen the movie twice now and plan to see it again. He looked so happy to be performing and he is such a creative genius. This film shows the world who he really was. It is just a shame that he had to die for people to realize how wonderful a human being he was. He was all above love LOVE his whole life. I am devastated by his death.

CLARETTA ALBERT
2 weeks, 5 days ago

I WAS ONE OF MICHAEL'S FANS SINCE I WAS 12. AND THROUGHOUT YEARS, MICHAEL ACCOMPLISH ALOT. AND WHENN I WENT TO SEE THIS IS IT, I KNEW THAT IT WOULD OF WENT DOWN IN HISTORY. MICHAEL SHOWED THE WORLD THAT HE WAS THE BEST. AND NOW EVERYONE WILL KNOW THAT HE IS THE GREATEST. AND HE TRULY LEARNED THE NAME THE KING OF POP!!!!

alketakoci
2 weeks, 4 days ago

i am fan of mj,since i was a child,i always like him.He is the best one,a legend with never end.He show the world kis talent like singer,dancer,writer of his songs and he send beautiful message in all the world.He is unrip, he heal the world with his songs.

Linda
2 weeks, 2 days ago

I saw Michael Jackson movie the very first night that it came out, It was such a thrill to see some one so talented in his craft, and yet it didn't seem like he was gone from us, but just that he was still doing what he dose, and that is making sure his fans get the best show ever...We will always love you Michael

isabel
1 week, 1 day ago

I feel that once the movie This is it goes on video then what comes next The master has gave nus so much in his music and theres so many messages in his music we need to listen and continue where he left off I Love that movie that I took my son whole class of 30 to see MJ dance and sing I never felt so moved by see everyone crying when they saw MJ on stage I think that there going to be the biggest movement very soon and MJ will cost it

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