Michael Jackson's This Is It - 4 out of 5!

It was supposed to be the music event of the century. If you were a fan, this was the ticket you had to have, because this was it — the supposed last time Michael Jackson would perform live.

And then, well, we all know what happened

I would not call this film a movie because its a documentary rather then a film. You will take a closer and inside look of how the man himself get prepared for his concert. I'm amazed by the creativity putted in this concert. Director Kenny Ortega is truly a man out of his brain for giving out those ideas. The songs played in this movie sounds more catchy and sexier then the original records, and I recommend you to watch this movie at a cinema which have a good sound system. Seriously, you'll be thrilled. The song sounds very fresh yet more catchy, sexier, funkier thanks to the awesome lineage of guitarist, drummer, keyboard, precision and so on.

Some highlights include:

• Jackson rehearsing “Black or White,” in which Australian guitarist Orianthi Panagaris (she's hot for F sake LOL) takes center stage to jam along with Jackson.

• The new “Thriller” portion, which showed Jackson and director Kenny Ortega (he also directed the “Disney’s High School Musical” movies) watching with the actors through 3D glasses.

• His vocal in the song Human Nature and I Just Can't Stop Loving You is so pure and sexy, just to remind the fans that his falsetto voice is beautiful. It gives me chills to hear Jackson singing these two song because this song is where he use his vocal more in high range note.
  

• The beautiful and elaborate video sequence for “Earth Song,” Jackson’s environmental tune, featuring a young girl who wanders through a rain forest, falls asleep and wakes up to find the forest destroyed by man.

• Green-screen rehearsals for “Smooth Criminal,” with old black-and-white movie footage merged with a highly choreographed dance sequence.

• The time where all the dancers are practicing Michael's signature crotch grabbing move at backstage. Hear and watch closely as the instructor (a woman!) tries to show how it is done.

There is no doubt that the “This Is It” concert would have been one to rock the ages. But sadly, that happily-ever-after ending was not to be. I watched it twice!

The film, however, is nice tribute, enabling the fans to have one last look at the man who, regardless of his quirks, eccentricities and legal woes, knew how to entertain a crowd and who had made the world smile since he was a cute little 6-year-old.

Just a hint for moviegoers — stay until the very end. You’ll listening to Michael's new song titled This Is It. Trust me, its addictive once you get use to it.

I rate this documentary 4 out of 5. The camera and footage can be better but all that can't be blamed, because people never knew Michael would left us after that. After all it was intended for his library of his show collection. But I know we all love Michael Jackson, including myself; and you will feel quite sad towards the end of the documentary because you know you won't see anymore live performances of him. Allah bless you Michael.

Some photos:

Photo credits: MichaelJackson.com

Zamil

Finally..

I managed to transfer all the files from my Sony W800i handphone! Phew! This is another reason why I am lazy to blog...because I can't transfer pictures and stuff that I want to upload to this blog! My USB cable is busted, but then I found a Sony MemoryProDuo card reader and I can transfer the files I want by inserting the Magicgate memory card inside the reader (which I in thought it wasn't useful, how useless I am).

Now, its time for me to rant some stuff!

All of you should know, that Hari Raya is coming soon. This years preparation are simple unlike few years back. But once a year when Raya comes, my mum would ask me to buy some clothing or outfit stuffs to wear for Raya. It's a good opportunity for me to buy some stuff in my 2009 Wishlist (refer to them)...and I come; One Utama! Went there around 6.45pm and since its fasting month, I decided to go to BBQ Chicken Korean Restaurant at Oval. I've been craving for the food since I last visited Amar's blog and found myself drooling at the BBQ Burger pic he posted.

Instead of the burger, I ate this:

Jerk BBQ. RM15 bucks. That is a very reasonable price and the taste is wonderful. I would love to eat there any chance I get again!

After berbuka, its time for me to do some Raya shopping. Mind you, I rarely shop for clothes that much since I prefer to buy with my parents. Yes, I'm not a shopaholic like many girls do (sorry girls, had to say the truth). Fortunately, Tropicana Life shop has a sale going on that day, so I search and search...and...

Bought a new wallet from Tropicana Life...they are having a grand sale...my old wallet is like 5-6 years old, rotten, and smells...hahaha..

I also bought 2 pairs of jean from Tropicana Life and a KicKers flip flops. The reason why I bought 2 pair is because my bro wears mine sometimes! Sigh.

Oh yeah, the McDonald food down there is for sahur. Don't think otherwise. Haha.

Then I went back home, put my wallet nicely in my place and put all the plastic at the sofas. What a day to end a shopping trip..

Zamil

Mia's 17th Birthday Celebration!

Last Wednesday, my friend Mia invited me to her 17th Birthday which is on June 10 2009. To be honest, I am quite excited but feels a little bit overrated since I haven't go to any of my friend's birthday party for like...2 years? LOL yeah I know, what lousy friend am I...but blame you guys for not inviting me!

Oh if you're asking what kind of gift that I gave to her, its a rare carebear and a pink pashmina. Anyway..

...lets checkout some of the pictures below, taken by Miss Deeb HAHAHA.

The Birthday Cake, with a ice-cream toppings on it. Honestly I think the cake looks a little bit messed up but you can't argue with the taste...just that I prefer a chocolate chip cake with chocolate toppings and filled with chocolate inside. Very sweet and full with carbohydrates, but well...anyway the first thing we ate is this cake and the cupcakes above for the opening. Odd does it? Sounds like it is.

Mia with her happy family, and it sparks quite a reunion for me to see...its good to see them together.

From left: Deeb, Ijam, Mia, Myself and Haziq...all of us are in the 5 Cyber class. The theme was High-Fashion on that particular night, so I decided to go with ala Miami Vice, Tony Montana Scarface style. The only thing missing is a gold chain or some sort of neck chain, a bigger silver watch, UZI machine-gun and a Ferarri Testarossa. I know...I am dreaming and its lame LOL.

It's been quite a reunion to meet with them again! Actually before this two weeks school holiday started, I have started my own school holiday...why? Because literally I felt sick 2 weeks before the holiday (plus the swine flu outbreak is quite hot in that time), and when the time comes for me to fully recover I got sick again, thus it brings the total holiday to a full 3-4 weeks holiday! So it's been like 1 month I haven't meet them. Of course, I miss them and besides, you can't live without friends do ya?

You can see Mia, Munirah, Mahirah, Sahira and Mia's cousin/nephew. This is picture is taken during a musical pillow game (I forgot the name, but its like passing the pillow to your friend side by side, in a round position) which if a person receive the pillow, they will have to take a dare inside a cup filled with "dare papers". I got one, but its a super lousy dare in my own opinion LOL; spin around until you're dizzy and points your finger out and say to the person "I hate you!". Can it be any better or worse?

Ijam got a little bit crazy right after the camera is pointed at him.

This is Mia's nephew or cousin (sorry, I forgot...haven't eaten my breakfast yet LOL) and they are the one who provided the entertainment for the house.

What's up Firdaus!

The poor cake just got harassed LOL.

From left: Mia, Deeb and Hanie...which one do you choose hahaha.

Harassed cake model!

Assistant Monitor and Monitor posing, cool wei...not.

Overall, I think this birthday party is very very havoc, full with joys and laughter nevertheless. In fact I stayed at Mia's house until its almost 1am in the morning! Talk about fun, yeah. The food and beverages (which I don't have a picture of it, sorry) on that particular night is all very salivating and mouth watering...you got lamb, satay, kebab, chicken shank, a bottled sarsi drink, lemonade, cupcakes, chocolate and others which I forgot. I ate almost all of them, since I haven't had my lunch yet on that day since I'm keeping my stomach empty just for the night. The food was great, and surprisingly I like the bottled sarsi that much that I managed to drink 3 or 4 bottles of em. Hahaha. Anyway..till the next blog posting!

Zamil