Review #403: Moonwalker.
Cast
Michael Jackson (Himself), Joe Pesci (Frankie "Mr. Big" LiDeo), Kellie Parker (Katie), Sean Lennon (Sean), and Brandon Adams (Zeke "Baby Bad" Michael) Directed by Jerry Kramer and Colin Chilvers.
Review
This is a rare experience to review an anthology film, where instead of one composite plot, it is split into multiple stories, for one film. What's more rare is to review one with Michael Jackson, who's only other film credits are The Wiz, cameos, and This Is It, so there's slim pickings, but oh well. Moonwalker is more of a music video anthology film, with six segments and having two of them having some resemblance of a plot. The acting (and that might be a stretch to say) is okay, but it is nothing too special, probably to make sure the music isn't overshadowed, though Joe Pesci isn't exactly convincing as a villain, reminding me of Yosemite Sam for some reason. The music is good though, but it doesn't link the film at all, giving the film an appearance of disjointedness. Jackson was a fine performer and he seems to try hard, though I do wonder why the song "Leave Me Alone" is used. It's a weird film as well, but after Jackson turns into a car, ...it all seems to feel normal, even with the pop robot. It's not too much of an ego trip, and it does have some enjoyability, with all its weirdness. Take it for what its worth.
Overall, I give it 7 out of 10 stars.
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