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Michael Jackson’s last movie debuts in St. Joseph
by St. Joseph News-Press
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
'Michael Jackson's This Is It' is in theaters now.

'Michael Jackson's This Is It' is in theaters now.

There may not have been fans turned out in sequins, white gloves and hi-water pants but fans, none the less, went to Hollywood 10 Theater to see Michael Jackson’s last performance.

“This Is It” debuted in St. Joseph, and around the world, Tuesday night. The St. Joseph showing was at 11 p.m.

Rhonda Rissler got out of bed to see the hyped-up movie.

The St. Joseph woman drove to the local theater at midnight on Sept. 27, when the tickets officially went on sale.

Seeing the lines before other big premiers, she wanted to ensure that she and her son, David, had a good seat. They arrived at the theater an hour early on Tuesday night.

“I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I bet there was barely 15 people that showed up at the theater.”

Ms. Rissler isn’t sure why more fans didn’t come to the movie but wonders if they just didn’t know it was playing. The theater’s manager told her he still had about 200 tickets available. The movie is still showing at Hollywood 10 Theaters.

“It was awesome,” said Ms Rissler said. “He looked so healthy and he moved like he’d always moved.”

Ms. Rissler said he easily kept up with the 20-year-old backup dancers.

The movie, which premiered in 99 countries, showed footage of Mr. Jackson’s last tour before his death.

It was a little bit like a documentary and took clips from several different rehearsals to make a whole song. “This Is It” brought to life all the behind-the-scenes action of a legendary concert.

“All the interviews were before he died,” Ms. Rissler said. “But it wasn’t sad at all.”

She said she plans to see the movie again on Saturday in Kansas City.

During the movie, Ms. Rissler said there was at least one song she’d never heard before.

“I can’t wait until the CD of his music comes out,” she said. “It’s going to be awesome music.”

Mr. Jackson died June 25 at age 50.

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sense October 28, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

not to be insensative, but the headline reads, Michal Jacksons last movie - did he have a first movie?

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Hazlet October 28, 2009 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The man was a pedophile and a drug addict

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rickygipson October 28, 2009 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

@sense - in 1978 MJ was the Scarecrow in the movie "The Wiz"

I believe that was his first movie

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078504/

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sense October 28, 2009 at 1:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

my bad, I guess one could say Caption EO as well -

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yougottabekiddingme October 28, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I do not understand why people treat this pedophile like he is something special. Kind of like the kooks out in Hollywood defending Polansky for raping a 13 year old. ARE YOU KIDDING ME???

So let me get this straight, as long as you have a hit record, its ok to molest children? If you win an Oscar, it's ok to commit a horrible rape? Wonder what it takes to get a free pass on a murder rap?

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suzyQ October 28, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That would be if the glove does not fit (OJ).

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suzyQ October 28, 2009 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

But on that note, I am not 100% convinced on the MJ thing. He had such a different childhood and he had quirks because of it, but was he a child molester or just someone who wanted his childhood? I'm just not sure-either way. I know I wouldnt let my kids go over to his house and spend the night, but that doesnt make him guilty. Definitely some flags there though.

One thing, if he was, he has answered for it. Only him, the kids, and God know for sure.

I hear ya on the Polansky thing though. Thought that was pretty bad though those defending him. Makes me view them in a whole other light.

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yougottabekiddingme October 28, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yep, once I saw Debra Winger defending him on the news, I can't stand her anymore. I find that really upsetting since one of my favorite movies of all time is Urban Cowboy!

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