Michael Jackson's one-of-a-kind style. Photo: Frank Edwards, Fotos International/Getty Images
Michael Jackson's "This Is It" hits theatres today. That is, if you weren't up late last night for the 9pm Los Angeles or midnight New York City screenings.
The 121-minute film features behind-the-scenes footage of
Michael Jackson preparing for his would-be tour, which was slated to kick off in London this summer.
The film is being produced with the full support of Michael's estate, so we can only assume
his family is involved in the project -- and happy with the results.
In fact, good friend Elizabeth Taylor hailed the film, telling
US Weekly it was "the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking" she's ever seen and urging fans to "memorize it."
Check out some photos of Michael through the years -- click the gallery below:
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Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson, an icon remembered.
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Michael Jackson at age 13 in 1972.
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Michael Jackson with his parents, Katherine and Joe Jackson at the Golden Globe Awards, 1973.
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Michael Jackson, 1977 In New York City.
Tom Keller, Getty Images
Michael Jackson in 1983 in London.
Dave Hogan, Getty Images
Michael Jackson, 1984.
Ron Galella, WireImage
"THRILLER" by Michael Jackson album cover, 1982.
Michael Jackson at the opening of the musical, 'Dream Girls,' Los Angeles, California, 1983
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Michael Jackson with Brooke Shields, 1984.
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Michael Jackson during his "Bad" World Tour in Tokyo, Japan, 1987.
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Michael Jackson on stage, 1993.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
