This Is It gives the moviegoer a chance to particpate in Michael Jackson's creative process and witness how special he was. Though fifty, he has a precision and economy of movement that is compelling to watch and should be a lesson to all of us that sometimes less is more. The film is engaging in all of its aspects and it gives one a preview of what might have been and what was/is. It is not sentimental, but uplifting and only makes us more aware that regardless of Jackson's personal demons, here was a man who loved his craft and was unique and special to his generation. Don't miss it. You will be cheating yourself if you do.