Michael Jackson: Spike Lee Bad 25

2013 • 131 minutes
4.5
83 reviews
92%
Tomatometer
Eligible
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About this movie

Twenty-five years after Michael Jackson’s visionary BAD album and tour left an indelible mark on pop culture, BAD25 takes you back inside the recording sessions, film shoots and sold-out stadiums for an intimate look at the King Of Pop’s creative genius. Poignant and candid, the documentary directed by Spike Lee goes beyond paying homage to the record-setting album featuring such iconic songs as “Bad” and “Man In The Mirror.” Using never-before-seen footage and candid interviews with subjects ranging from Martin Scorsese, Mariah Carey and Sheryl Crow to Stevie Wonder, ?uestlove and Kanye West, Lee chronicles what became not only a watershed moment in Michael Jackson’s growth as an artist but in popular music as well. The New York Times called BAD25 “filled with oh-wow moments,” while Time lauded the film as “an intimate view of a performer at his peak in the intense splendor of creativity.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
83 reviews
Wolf Man
March 5, 2020
Great insight into the creative process behind the writing of his music on the album 'bad', some very interesting stories and never before seen behind the scenes of the making of music videos from the album as well as people who worked and wrote some of his other songs like 'man in the mirror', interviews with numerous famous artists that have worked and toured with him over that time. Very interesting documentary well put together, highly recommended.
Mary O'Neal
April 10, 2022
You take issue with a Gary, Indiana native? This is all in fun Who the f*** would come on to Google Play to give Michael Jackson One out of five? Seriously? Light HATERADE schedule? Bring UR NON-MOONWALKING, SERIOUSLY LACKING IN STYLE, RHYTHM AND ----OVERALL MICHAELNESS----TO THE M*****G TABLE. I will find you one star I will find you. Born+raised in San Francisco, California, currently residing in Portland, Oregon ----and you know---- we don't play up here. Unveil yourself, one star...LOL
David William
June 30, 2019
Great documentary film. It really shows how disciplined and creative Michael Jackson was with his work. He was truly one of a kind... and will forever be missed.