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To me, this movie is perfection.

How sad is this?

The acting in this movie is really good.

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

It was all twisted. MJ loved kids but was not a pedophile.Martin Bashir did the documentary for sensational purposes and for the money making. Martin Bashir omitted all the kind things he himself said, but then left it out of the documentary. You can see all this in the Michaels own documentary which was filmed at the same time, and it gives a total different picture of Michael. Martin Bashir only wanted Michael to seem band and odd. He must have realized what this would do to Michael, where he in the end of the documentary questions all about Michael, his plastic surgery (why is that so important?) his relationship with kids (is it normal?)

The problem I have with the heavy handedness of Bashir's, ahem, journalism (and yes Mr. Moore-ibid you too)is that it just isn't any good. Which would be alright if Martin didn't have this almost pedagogical desire to come off as a concerned Smarty McSmarty. It doesn't take an intellectual heavyweight to see that Michael Jackson obviously has deep, deep trauma that's surfacing in a variety of disorders. A psych student would label him body-dysmorphic with their eyes closed. So why does Bashir keep beating the same questions to death? Does he expect Jackson to break down and admit that he's had 20 zillion operations? That he spends money in a vacant equilibrium? That he is constantly surrounded and protected by people that share similar delusions, and gosh darn it, that his problems might also manifest as sexual deviancy? Yes thank you, move on: There's enough pop-psychology out there for reference material and you're not really helping-just airing Jackson's subconscious demons. But that's exactly what Bashir doesn't do; instead he panders, and condescends in an annoying I-can-see-what-you-don't-Mr-Jacko-the-wacko way. That's not journalism, it's reporting. What would have been far more interesting is if Bashir didn't treat Jacko as some sort of man-child, a weird oddity to be probed and prodded, but used the interview time to understand the depths of one man's isolation and distortion of reality. Parents can leave their children for sleep overs in 'neverland'; doesn't that speak volumes about our current society, celeb status not withstanding. What about Michael's family? The father angle has pretty much been done to death, but the sibling moments haven't. Surely that would have satisfied Bashir's rabid tabloid fantasies while simultaneously exposing the underlying psycho-drama that must exist in the Jackson household. Instead we get Michael through the celebrity lens-bright and devoid of grit. I'm not asking Bashir to throw away his vapid, objective reporting to create a far more emotionally challenging (and personal) work-it's not his style. But the least he could do is allow for a far broader commentary on the subject matter (and I'm not talking about shots of ogling fans). As of now 'Living with Michael...' is caught in some sort of limbo between paparazzi snapshot and good old fashioned nuts and bolts journalism. Is it too much to ask that Bashir make up his mind?

The interview made Michael Jackson look sick and demented. The stupidity finally leaked out as he parades around his neverland ranch, named for the land that peter pan roams and flys in and out of wherever he pleases. the sad part is that michael actually believes this can happen to him, regardless of all his money and fame. the fact that sticks out, but not as far as michael's nose, that the superstar has gone too far and needs to be stopped. no decent man goes around and plays with little boys, it's sick and disgusting. the music has been going downhill, and now with the situation against him nowadays and again these accusations are poking out, doesnt it make any sense to society that michael is a pedophile? martin bashir helps the public that do take an interest in his unusual behaviors understand michael's situation. if an average joe was playing with children and frolicking around with young boys, he would be locked up, without the royal treatment. i feel that michael derserved the same and the tv interview shows that michael is truly sick and needs attention from the correct authorities. the rating of the interview is ok, but the stuff in the interview really stinks, and makes michael out to be a weirdo, and the truth is finally revealed. (D D-)

Having been a fan of Michael Jackson all my life I, like many others were anticipating this program since it was announced. Martin Bashir who was known for his famous interview with Diana followed Michael Jackson around for 8 months. This documentary was the result.The last time that Michael had participated in such a detailed show was nearly 10 years ago with Oprah Winfrey. In this new one off special Michael tell's about his outrageous lifestyle and for the first time ever the world would get a glimpse of the Jackson children.One of the most shocking aspects of this documentary was Michael's relationship with a 12 year old cancer sufferer and his admitting to sharing his bed with other children. Since that and other certain other things were revealed (including why his 3 children dont live with there mothers) there hasnt been a day where the press werent digging into michael Jackson's life and making it a living hell. So what, he let's kid's sleep over?! It's the king of pop for crying out loud!Martin Bashir had deeply upset Jackson during the course of the interview but it still revealed the truth: That Michael Jackson is just a kid at heart.He's not pedophile and he isnt trying to be something he isnt. He's jut a gifted entertainer with a child's heart.I do believe that every effort was made to produce an honest portrayal of Michael, but it was some how sabotaged by the voice over's to make the public think of Michael as a negative aspect.