This is It Movie

Last Saturday, Amy, Mikki, Alex and I went to see Michael Jackson's This Is It. Alex has acquired a love of his music since he has passed. And despite what has been in the news about him, we focus on the musical genius he was. We love cleaning, with multiple dance breaks, to his music. Sometimes we do more dancing than cleaning. But, that's part of the fun. And, Alex cleans more when his music is on because we stop the music when she stops working. (Except for those dance breaks.)
Anyway, on to the movie. The movie is based on the rehearsals for what would have been his upcoming tour this summer. With the finishing touches, I can only imagine what an astonishing concert event it would have been. It's a little sad to think of all the work that was in process that will never be seen. Like the costumes. Some of the costumes were to light up. Amazing. The director showed some of the new videos that were shot for Thriller and Smooth Criminal. They stayed in the same theme as the originals but as everything Michael did, they had new aspects. I can't recall how many times I've sat and watched concerts with video footage on the jumbo tron. Nice but something new and unexpected would have taken some of the shows over the top. Anyone can show a video that's already been made. It takes a special attention to detail and vision to bring something new to each element. The movie showed MJ's musical mind at work. Sometimes stopping songs to make sure band members had everything correct. Showing practices with just the band. It was amazing to see him repeat what was played and then how it should have been. Even if the differences were subtle, he always noticed. And speaking of subtle, his outfits never were but, with him it worked. They showed how awe struck his dancers were with him also, from the auditions to watching him during his solo dances and songs.
On a more personal note, having gone with some very funny women....... We all found outfits we should wear in Vegas for New Year's Eve. We had some great laughs throughout. We also sang and bopped along to the music. The longer the show went on the harder Alex found it to sit still. She even got up to go to the bathroom during her favorite song, Beat It. We all laughed as she walked in front of the screen dancing along. And, I discovered my career should have been bedazzling for Michael Jackson. Sigh, I guess I'll just have to continue bedazzling shirts for my friends birthdays............ Right, Mikki Mo Pleasure?
After the movie, we went to CanCun where we gave Jesse an small surprise baby shower. Don't kid yourself, we also had margaritas and fajitas too. My mom also had some drinks with us before taking Alex for an overnight at Grandmas. Now having the rest of the evening free, I went home and fell asleep on the couch at 10:45. I am a party animal. LOL Next time.......