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Elizabeth Taylor: Michael Jackson Movie Is "Brilliant"
Tuesday – October 27, 2009 – 10:01am
Elizabeth Taylor has high praise for the new movie about her late friend Michael Jackson.
The 77-year-old actress said Michael Jackson's This Is It is "the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking" she has ever seen.
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Although Taylor said she first saw the documentary last week, she was sworn to secrecy until Monday, and in a series of dozens of Twitter posts, she said that she "wept from pure joy at his God-given gift" and was "honored with the great privilege" of seeing the film.
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"It cements forever Michael's genius in every aspect of creativity," she posted. "To say the man is a genius is an understatement. He cradles each note, coaxes the music to depths beyond reality... There will never, ever be the likes of him again. And we have this piece of film to remind us forever and ever that once there was such a man."
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She added: "You owe it to yourselves and your loved ones to see this again and again. Memorize it and say to yourselves, 'I saw genius in my lifetime.' I loved genius in my lifetime."
She also commended the film's director, Kenny Ortega, posting that he did a "masterful job" of capturing Jackson's creative process.
"Mr. Ortega catches Michael in his every mood," she posted. "You see in front of your eyes Michael's genius blossoming on this piece of film thanks to Kenny Ortega and his crews. I truly believe this film should be nominated in every category conceivable."
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Based on rehearsal footage shot while Jackson -- who died in June at age 50 -- was preparing for his series of comeback concerts in London, the movie opens worldwide Tuesday night.
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November 05, 2009 - 10:37am latoya daley Says:
gone too soon micheal -
October 29, 2009 - 9:13am Molly Says:
yawn !!! overrated drama -
October 27, 2009 - 4:42pm karebear Says:
i love michael jackson there will never be another one like you michael rip,though im still so sad ill be there with my 14 yr old daughter so she can see what we all love about such a talent..........so sorry for his kids,we loved him just as much as you....... -
October 27, 2009 - 2:49pm anne Says:
Poor, old doddeling Liz - her mind is gone! -
October 27, 2009 - 2:49pm anne Says:
Poor, old doddeling Liz - her mind is gone! -
October 27, 2009 - 1:36pm Lauren Says:
I cannot wait to see it! I have tickets for this Friday!! -
October 27, 2009 - 12:10pm Debbie Says:
Cannot wait to see it. Michael was a pure genius. Thanks for the great review, Ms. Taylor! -
October 27, 2009 - 10:53am kheper Says:
Gift of God was Michael , did he feel that he had to go , leaving to us these images for ever? -
October 27, 2009 - 10:53am Anonymous Says:
We bought our tickets in advance and are going Halloween night. It is too bad Elizabeth was not able to intervene as Michael sought Propofol. It does seem she loved and respected him. RIP MJ and may you smile down tonight as thousands go see your movie. -
October 27, 2009 - 10:43am Peanut Says:
I am sure it will be unforgetable! I have tickets for Sunday!! -
October 27, 2009 - 10:31am T Says:
I have no doubt this was terrific!!
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