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Moonwalker

  • 1988
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
19K
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Michael Jackson, Sean Lennon, Brandon Quintin Adams, and Kelley Parker in Moonwalker (1988)
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Anthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruth... Read allAnthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer known as Mr. Big.Anthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer known as Mr. Big.

  • Directors
    • Jerry Kramer
    • Jim Blashfield
    • Colin Chilvers
  • Writers
    • Michael Jackson
    • David Newman
  • Stars
    • Michael Jackson
    • Joe Pesci
    • Sean Lennon
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jerry Kramer
      • Jim Blashfield
      • Colin Chilvers
    • Writers
      • Michael Jackson
      • David Newman
    • Stars
      • Michael Jackson
      • Joe Pesci
      • Sean Lennon
    • 114User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
    • Michael
    Joe Pesci
    Joe Pesci
    • Mr. Big (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Sean Lennon
    Sean Lennon
    • Sean (segment "Smooth Criminal") (segment "Come Together")
    Kelley Parker
    Kelley Parker
    • Katie (segment "Smooth Criminal") (segment "Come Together")
    • (as Kellie Parker)
    Brandon Quintin Adams
    Brandon Quintin Adams
    • Zeke (segment "Smooth Criminal") (segment "Badder") (segment "Come Together")
    • (as Brandon Adams)
    Jeff Adkins
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    • (as Jeffry Adkins)
    Patrick Alan
    Patrick Alan
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Brenda Barrett
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Scott Benson
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Bonnie Beutler
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Lindell Blake
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Kim Blank
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Shelby Brown
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Geron Canidate
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Cindera Che
    Cindera Che
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Chris Coaley
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Gary Coburn
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Raphael Douglas
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    • Directors
      • Jerry Kramer
      • Jim Blashfield
      • Colin Chilvers
    • Writers
      • Michael Jackson
      • David Newman
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    User reviews114

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    North Stars Fan

    different, to say the least

    I remember watching this movie back in 1988 and was really amazed at many of the dance sequences and special effects. The best part of the movie is when Michael Jackson is dancing with a rabbit named "Spike" and is given a ticket for dancing in a "no dancing" zone, as Spike mysteriously disappears. There is really no plot to this movie but that doesn't mean that it isn't good because it is. This movie is really the last appearance of Michael Jackson at his peak (before he got all weird that is) He peaked in 1988 and after that I never cared for anything else he did. He just got too weird for my tastes. The music in this movie is probably the best Michael Jackson has ever done. Like another poster pointed out, it was basically a really long music video for the album "Bad" as just about all the songs from the movie appear on that album. But it was really cool though. It's definately worth watching on a rainy day or if you have nothing else to do
    7furienna

    Probably not for the MJ bashers, no, but yes, it's great for us fans!

    Actually this movie has silly moments, both in the claymation part and in the Joe Pesci and children part, and it's much worse than other MJ movies like "The Wiz", "Captain Eo" and "Ghosts". But as a die hard Michael Jackson fan since almost eleven years, (Yeah, that's half my life, you guys!), I can't complain too much about it. Just seeing this lovely guy and hearing his wonderful music is a trip to Heaven for me. But as a movie, it's not good at all, and I'm afraid, that it would get a much lower grade for me, if my darling Mike hadn't been the one starring in it. But since no one but Mike IS the moonwalker, it has to get a 7 out of 10 from me.
    7Perdomovie

    Music and dance

    If you see this movie, you know you will see an extense video-clip of popular music. But you will find more. Incredible FX, great music and a nice time to enjoy with your kids. If you compare this movie, you have to remember is a pop extravaganza. Clips of "Man In The Mirror", "Leave Me Alone", "Smooth Criminal" and Beatles' "Come Together".
    7LVJeff

    View It For What It Is- A Music Video Collection

    I was quite surprised to read some of the comments on this work, honestly. Some people were looking for a plot??? OK, when this video came out over a decade ago, I watched it for what it was: a collection of music videos. It's not a movie. It doesn't have a plot, nor a central storyline. It's a rather artistic anthology of mostly long-form videos, all of them rather smartly or creatively done. Michael Jackson may be considered a freak these days, but, after all, this was the man who gave us Thriller (considered by many to be the greatest music video of all time) and set trends with Billie Jean and Beat It. With Moonwalker, he and the filmmakers and artists who collaborated with him once again took his music and dance moves to create some vividly entertaining stuff, incorporating claymation, special effects, live performance footage, and even self-parody (the "Badder" sequence). And for those wondering what Joe Pesci was doing there, this video came out just a tad before he became a household name, and was one of his most memorable appearances on film. And, IMHO, I think the Smooth Criminal sequence (the choreographed section) beats anything else Michael Jackson did up to that point!
    daisyduke8000

    A REALLY, REALLY EXCELLENT MOVIE ( but only for MJ fans)

    I love this movie! But of course I am a Michael Jackson fan, so there you go. This film reminded me of the abstract films made by the Beatles in the '60's, only for MJ. It was excellent- the music, Michael, everything was great. Oh, yes, and in response to another persons review of this movie, MICHAEL DOES NOT URINATE DURING THE "COME TOGETHER" NUMBER. I don't know where he came up with this crazy idea, but I personally watched that sequence again, watching specifically for that, and does not do it. So, sir, you should not spread untrue rumors about Michael. Hasn't he been through enough? Sheesh. Anyhow, this is one special, great movie. So if you like Michael, or just want to watch something that may one day become a classic( like "Yellow Submarine" or "Help" for The Beatles), see it. You won't regret it.

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    • Trivia
      Michael Jackson originally wanted the movie released in theaters in the United States, but budget problems forced him to make it a straight to video release. However, it was released in theaters internationally.
    • Goofs
      While Michael is performing "Come Together" his white shirt is ripped to his chest, then to his pants, then not ripped at all, then ripped to his pants, and so on throughout the whole performance.
    • Quotes

      Young Michael: What is he wearing?

      Agent: A Prince t-shirt and red sneakers.

      Young Michael: *Prince* t-shirt?

    • Alternate versions
      MTV and VH1 have shown this film many times, and although it isn't a long film they have cut it, specifically the "Smooth Criminal" segment (the showpiece of the film): The dance segment in Club 30's is heavily edited, as is the scene where the kids' dog is returned to them by Michael's manager (leaving one plot question unanswered!) The "Come Together" performance is also shorter. The more recent VH1 Rock and Roll Picture Show airings cut the film down even more, most noticably in the Retrospective sequence.
    • Connections
      Edited from Michael Jackson: Speed Demon (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      ABC
      Written by The Corporation

      Performed by The Jackson 5

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 1988 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official YouTube
      • Warner Bros. (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Badder
    • Filming locations
      • Brownstone Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • MJJ Productions
      • Ultimate Productions
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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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