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Moonwalker

Play trailer Poster for Moonwalker 1988,  1h 34m,  Musical Play Trailer Watchlist
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50% Tomatometer 40 Reviews 69% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Concert footage, concept videos and a career retrospective make up a video portrait of pop superstar Michael Jackson.
Moonwalker

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Critics Consensus

A visually extravagant but narratively hollow patchwork, Moonwalker buries Michael Jackson's singular talent beneath a barrage of fantasy, self-mythologizing spectacle, and loosely connected concepts that dazzle more than they cohere.

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Steve Morse Boston Globe May 13, 2026
It's a hodge-podge, but a mostly engaging one. Go to Full Review
Greg Quill Toronto Star May 13, 2026
The most ambitious and oddly rewarding work of its kind in movie and music history. Go to Full Review
John Milward Philadelphia Inquirer May 13, 2026
Moonwalker is Bad's visual equivalent: a video extravaganza that dazzles the eyes, but gives little sustenance to the soul. Go to Full Review
Peter McPhee Winnipeg Sun Jun 8, 2026
The main video, Smooth Criminal, is violent, egotistical, and absolute nonsense. Go to Full Review
Connie Passalacqua Tampa Bay Times May 13, 2026
Probably the most interesting segment for adults, at least is a lengthy retrospective of Jackson's 24-year career. If nothing else, it proves that, unlike Peter Pan, Jackson really did grow up. Go to Full Review
Helen Metella Edmonton Journal May 13, 2026
All we learn from this gorgeous and expensive fluff is that Jackson's filthy rich. Go to Full Review
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George W Jul 20, 2017 this film didn't live up to it's title for those who expect to see how Michael Jackson got the moonwalk from I strongly suggest to lower their expectations to say the first two acts of it's 1 hr 45 min runtime is nothing more then an extended television commercial for his compilation CD just pure waste of it's $22 million budget such a mess with poor Fx values for the first 2 acts so you might has well skip to the 45 min mark even by then you wouldn't care for the movie some may enjoyed it but I did not if I want to see actual moonwalking I rather watch stock footage of Neil Armstrong doing it so I am rating this an 3 out of 10 . frankie croft smales (centrevez) See more
Rey S Jul 11, 2017 This not really a movie. It takes roughly 40 minutes before the story starts and that's after a self indulgent collage of clips with glitter thrown up over them. The whole rabbit sequence is crazy and weird but not in a good way. It feels like an 8 year old wrote it, but as it says story by Michael Jackson then that may be the case. It's worth watching for the opening Man in the Mirror performance and the complete Smooth Criminal sequence proving that as a performer he was second to none. See more
Draco R Jul 7, 2017 Fun and entertaining if you take it on its own bizarre, imaginative and nebulously allegorical terms. Great effects, great music, great dancing - Just ignore anything resembling an actual story and you'll have a good time. See more
George P Apr 19, 2017 This is a very fun film. It is filled with dazzling special effects, outstanding music and choreography, fantastic set designs, underrated musical score, and a fun adventure for the whole family. Michael has a very good performance in the film (or series of short films rather), delivering genuine emotion, particularly towards the end of the film. The film is targeted for children and Jackson's fans, so I think that it is safe to say this film is not for everyone. My only complaint with the film is that it can feel disjointed at times and it has a mediocre script. But that is not to say that this isn't a delightful film about friendship, loyalty, and magic. See more
Rey R May 17, 2014 A wonderful kaleidoscope of the career of the King of Pop, before terminal weirdness took over... however, the growth of said terminal weirdness is the most intriguing element, as it informs both the proper music videos and the BAD parody video... Moonwalker is weird, wonderful and packed with some great tunes. See more
Ron R Oct 24, 2013 This movie is bring Imagination film version of Fantasmic! with Mickey Mouse and Michael Jackson. its you are fan of Michael Jackson talk about the songs and movies? check this movie out, or you could tell your kids all about him and let them watch the movies, music videos, and songs too See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis Concert footage, concept videos and a career retrospective make up a video portrait of pop superstar Michael Jackson.
Director
Jerry Kramer, Colin Chilvers
Producer
Jerry Kramer
Production Co
Warner Bros., MJJ Productions
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2018
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround
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