For the vast majority of us Chinese, we did not have access to him in person. He is an image from a far-off country, certainly a mythical image (or a demonized image, as some people think). When I watched this film, I felt that he was very dedicated and energetic at the rehearsal site. I didn't feel that his physical condition was poor at all, and I didn't believe that this person died weakly shortly after doing all this. For me, he has always been an image from a far-off land, a legendary figure.
Just like when Luo Jing, the announcer we knew and loved passed away a few days ago, when I turned on the TV and hit "News Network", I would think that he was not on duty today. Because he doesn't show up every day, and I don't watch "News Network" every day, so I assume he's not at work today. Now I imagine that Jackson is still preparing for his concert in that far country, and one day it will start. Of course, I haven't bought a ticket and can't see him. To me, he is a legend.
My memories of these celebrities are only admiration and admiration, not sadness, sadness comes from the pain and imperfection we experience in the real world, and what they bring to the real world is the joy and enjoyment of life, not sadness. I don't need MJ in my everyday life, and even if he dies, I can still listen to his songs when I think about it - on CDs, of course, as he did when he was alive. So for me he never left, or it could be said that he never came, he is a star who is far away, and the joy he brought me is always there.
Watching the rehearsal for his concert was more amazing and exciting than watching him, as if you were the nephew or niece of a theater janitor who could go backstage to watch MJ's rehearsal without buying a ticket, and you go every day. This is in line with our human weakness of loving free and enjoying petty privileges.
He is indeed an unparalleled art master. Every backing dancer, accompanist, sound engineer, and computer engineer are his fans. He sings and dances casually during rehearsal, far surpassing those mentally handicapped idols. He looks good in everything he wears, he's famous, he's charming in everything he says, God, he even eats lollipops! Of course, his face is really not so natural, but it doesn't affect his achievements in music and dance. We don't need to hold on to this point. In contrast, those female stars who have successfully undergone plastic surgery can take any pictures except one. There is almost nothing but a good-looking face.
I'm not crazy about listening to MJ's songs just because he passed away, that's a bit hypocritical, but I think his songs are really well written. Those tributes to him, and this film, gave me the opportunity to learn more about him, and I admired his artistic talent even more. Every creature on this planet dies, some silently (probably including ourselves), some leaving something indelible, I believe MJ belongs to the latter, so this planet because of his existence (or rather more complete because he existed), and this part of completeness will not pass away because of his death. We're still listening to his songs and learning his dances, that's all.
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