Michael Jackson - Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
by John Landis, Steve Barron, Bruce Gowers, Joe Pytka, Herb Ritts
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Actor: Iman, Michael DeLorenzo, Michael Jackson, Simon Fields, Traci GunsDirector: Bruce Gowers, Herb Ritts, Joe Pytka, John Landis, Steve Barron
Brand: Sony
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 89 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-11-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Sony
Product features:
- Song Title: , Man In The Mirror (Video Version - For Audio Bed Under Main Menu) ( 0:10 ) , Program Start (PCM Stereo) ( 0:06 ) , Brace Yourself (PCM Stereo) ( 3:16 ) , Billie Jean (PCM Stereo) ( 4:59 ) , The Way You Make Me Feel (PCM Stereo) ( 0:30 ) , Black Or White (PCM Stereo) ( 0:11 ) , Rock With You (PCM Stereo) ( 3:25 ) , Bad (PCM Stereo
Movie Reviews of Michael Jackson - Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
Movie Review: Mike's Classic Videos!
Summary: 5 Stars
For someone like me yeah part of the appeal of the videos on this DVD might be mildly generational.I'm sure it is with a lot of people. Either way you look at this or at Michael Jackson this is the best visual example I can think of what made him such a beloved talent in the beginning.Even though I cannot at all get into all the idolation that plummeted him as the 80's went on (and even here you'll find a kind of over-the-top document of that with the "Brace Yourself" intro) the ten videos featured here.....well it's hard to put into words.These are Mike's classic videos,the ones that made him.Probably the first major artist to come from the field of R&B to cross over big time to MTV.And he did so by being a trend setter,blending the influences from his past into a quality all his own. As I did with Michael Jackson - History on Film, Vol. 2 I will list each of the videos with a mini review;seems the only way to do it.
BILLIE JEAN
The video that broke Mike onto MTV features his match point choreography with some very noirish and syncopated backdrops.
THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL
A mini movie featuring the very curvy Tatiana Thumbtzen being pursued by an at first somewhat shy Michael.Note for music fans Roy Ayer's 1985 funk classic "Hot" is playing in the backround.
BLACK OR WHITE
In terms of drama and even humor this is one of Mike's best videos.The intro with McCauley Caulkin and George Wendt is hilareous.As if Mike doing an explosive dance from behind images of KKK members burning crossess stating "I AIN'T SCARRED OF NO SHEETS" wasn't enough,this is the version with the "controversial ending",featuring a stunningly angry and funky dance routine.Of course Michael also morphs into a black panther (I get it,by the way) and violently smashes car and store windows griffito tagged with racial slurs.For who he was this has to be the most obviously racially charged imagry of anything Mike ever did.It's a pity he later withdrew it in favor of an edited version.
ROCK WITH YOU
One of two videos here from Off the Wall. A lot of people find this video low budget and tacky and...I have to admit I don't.It makes great use of disco-like projected light effects up against Mike's glitter suit creates this great rainbow of colors. That mixed with his dancing in place gives this a real kind of performance feel.
BAD
It had been a while since I saw this mini movie directed by Martin Scorsese.Mike goes from this timid prep school graduate out of place with his old friends,one played by Wesley Snipes to this mean leather clad dancer and back by the time the video is over.Nice touch with the "B&W/color/B&W" effect.
THRILLER
I already reviewed this video as it is featured on both Mike's video volumes.For more info refer to my review of Michael Jackson - History on Film, Vol. 2.
BEAT IT
The fact that Mike had the clout to get dancer and real gang members for this video is amazing enough.Not only that but he leads them in this dance I can only describe as a funk era version of something out of West Side Story (Full Screen Edition).Also the first appearance of his famous red leather jacket.
REMEMBER THE TIME
A great celebrity cameo video with an Egyptian motif starring Iman and Eddie Murphy and Pharoh and Neferttiti. Mike literally comes out of a pile of gold dust and goes into some involved moves invoving a little escape.A lot of fun.
DON'T STOP 'TIL YOU GET ENOUGH
Mike's first music video as a solo artist is a favorite.He is working his way for the first time through some of his own moves with this tux and oversized bowtie in kind of a psychedelic blue screen setting.Sort of looks like a dreamy American Bandstand.
HEAL THE WORLD
Similar video to "Man In The Mirror",only here Mike is completely absent.More or less a PSA for Mike's Heal The World foundation dealing with children from poverty and violence ridden areas looking for a world of peace.A noble cause if not the strongest video here.
I am not going to nitpick that many videos such as "She's Out Of My Life","Dirty Diana","Leave Me Alone","In The Closet","Jam","You Rock My World" and the "Ghost" feature lengh video aren't included on either video set. Well.....if these videos interest anybody there may be a HIstory Video Set Vol#3 coming our way fairly soon.
Summary of Michael Jackson - Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
No Description Available.Genre: Music Video - Pop/Rock
Rating: NR
Release Date: 21-OCT-2003
Media Type: DVD
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