This fantastical movie inspired by the music of Michael Jackson features imaginative interpretations of hit tracks from the iconic 1987 album “Bad”.
A 1988 fantasy-music feature built around the songs of Michael Jackson, this film—guided by a team of directors including Colin Chilvers, Will Vinton, Jerry Kramer, and Jim Blashfield—offers imaginative, often surreal visual interpretations of hits drawn from his celebrated work. More a sequence of inventive musical vignettes than a conventional narrative, it pairs elaborate effects and animation with chart-defining tracks. Blending fantasy and music, the result is a showcase of spectacle and style. It suits fans of the artist and viewers who enjoy bold, eclectic concert-film experiments. The film holds a MagicMovieScore of 7.1.
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Michael Jackson
Michael

Joe Pesci
Mr. Big

Sean Ono Lennon
Sean
Kelley Parker
Katie

Brandon Quintin Adams
Zeke

Ben Aaron
Maestro (segment "Badder")

Bilal
Dancer (segment "Badder")
Brent Kelly
Jay O'Connor (segment "Badder")
630 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.10 as more ratings come in.
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Release Date
October 29, 1988
Runtime
1h 33m
Rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Music
Director