| Michael Jackson - History Vols. 1 And 2 [DVD] | ![Michael Jackson - History Vols. 1 And 2 [DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414Yc0-g5gL._SL160_.jpg) | Directors: Bob Giraldi, Bruce Gowers, Colin Chilvers, Don Mischer, Herb Ritts
Actors: Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Brandon Quintin Adams, Rosanna Arquette, Dan Aykroyd
Studio: Sony Bmg
Category: DVD
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Rating:  36 reviews
Format: Box set, PAL
Language: English (Original Language)
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Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 195 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 1.3
UPC: 886973606391
EAN: 0886973606391
ASIN: B001CRRAN0
Release Date: August 25, 2008
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 Great value! July 11, 2009
John-Sebastian
92 out of 93 found this review helpful
Immediately after hearing the sad news of the passing away of Michael Jackson, I bought this DVD box set and I have to say it is worth every penny! I already owned the VHS tapes of HIStory, but ordered this DVD box anyway because my VCR broke down. I was mighty pleased to discover that the DVDs contain even more material than the video tapes.
For example, the entire never-before-seen short film of BAD was really a pleasant suprise for me. I'm a huge MJ fan and own all of his CDs and films (including the ones from his Jackson 5/Jacksons period), but was really suprised to find this 18 min. short film directed by Martin Scorcese on the first volume of this DVD box. That, together with the rare 9 min. video of The Way You Make Me Feel, Michael Jackson's live performance of Billie Jean at Motown 25 and the entire MOONWALKER version of Smooth Criminal on Vol. II is worth the 9 pounds alone. Besides, the box contains loads and loads of more breathtaking video clips (or should I say music films?), such as Thriller, Beat it, Remember the Time, Black or White (including uncensored panther scene), They don't care about us (Rio version), Scream etc. In total I counted 26 clips.
The only point of (slight) criticism I have is that some films are included on both vols., leaving you with duplicate versions of Brace Yourself, Beat it and Thriller. This is probably due to the fact that the DVDs were released separately initially. Another thing that I would like to bring up is that although the DVD box is a masterpiece and really showcases Michael's brilliance as a dancer, singer, composer etc., with an artist like Michael Jackson it is easy to become greedy and it leaves you wishing for more. That is, other brilliant video clips like Speed Demon, Leave Me Alone, You Rock My World and notably Ghosts (40 min. version) are not on this DVD box set. It might be an idea to update the box set with these, and make it a 3-disc set for instance. I have no doubt this will be done, one way or the other, in the future.
 Fairly comprehensive collection - worth the price July 19, 2009
Craig Manton (Cork, Ireland)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
HIStory Vols. 1 and 2 double pack is a fine collection of Michael Jackson's music videos, some of which - as everyone knows - are more like short musical movies than normal music videos. While far from exhaustive (no "Man In The Mirror", "Leave Me Alone", "You Rock My World", no videos from his time in The Jacksons, etc) this is still one of the best collections out there.
The first Volume is all pre-1995 material. Included are the famous (and more than a little ridiculous) "Thriller", "Billie Jean", "Black Or White" (full version), "Bad" (full c. 18 minute movie!), "Beat It" and the Egyptian-themed "Remember The Time". In all there are 11 clips on here. Overall it is fairly basic - no fancy menus or proper extra features like interviews - but it still delivers the goods.
The second Volume is divided into two sides. One side is concerned with videos from the HIStory album itself (1995), so you have "Earth Song" (longer version), "Scream", "Stranger in Moscow", "They Don't Care About Us" etc. All fine, but not as good as his earlier material. The other side of Vol. 2 features a teaser, highlights of his live performance from the 1995 MTV Music Awards, and older clips. Unfortunately, some of these are just repeats from Vol. 1 because the two volumes were originally sold seperately. So "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" turn up again. However, the gem on this side of Vol. 2 is the full 9-minute version of "Smooth Criminal", which is great - easily my favourite clip on the whole collection, and it might be yours too!
My top 3 favourite videos from the collection... and 3 good reasons to buy this:
"Smooth Criminal" - as I said, this video is great fun, and a brilliant song too.
"Beat It" - short and sweet, showcasing Jackson's youthful energy and anti-gang violence message without running too long (unlike a certain other song from that album). Excellently edited, better than anything you'd see on MTV today. Weird Al Yankovic did a great parody of this, too - with Jackson's blessing. Check it out on YouTube.
"Earth Song" - pompous (but powerful) as the song itself might be, the highlight here is the video itself.
If you're a fan - or at least vaguely interested - and don't have any other of MJ's video collections, get this now. It's probably the best one out there... for now at least.
AMAZING!! June 22, 2009
T. Merry (UK)
94 out of 100 found this review helpful
michael is THE BEST entertainer ever and with HIStory I and II, he shows the world what makes people love him in the first place. this collection contains the FULL VERSIONS of his best videos-from the 18 minute version of Bad to the 14 minute version of the way you make me feel!
awsome buy,love it!
Wow, wow, wow! August 11, 2009
A. Kanik (Istanbul, Turkey)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
5-stars would do this DVD injustice, it deserves a 6 or a 7.
I had actually watched each and every one of his videos dozens of times before, but, having a DVD version at hand is well-worth the price.
The "Teaser," I saw for the first time, and it was beyond amazing!
In addition to the videos, the second DVD featured the "1995 MTV Video Music Awards Performance." I had seen part of it before, the part where he sings and dances to Dangerous. But, hadn't known that there was more to it. I was left in total awe.
The DVD also features the "long versions" of Bad, and the Way You Make Me Feel, versions that I had seen only once in my life and remembered only in a fuzz.
The 20+ minute version of Bad and the 12+ min version of The Way You Make Me Feel make you fall for Michael all over again, while also making you ponder upon the social aspect of the video and Michael's great conscience for social causes.
The only thing more that I could have asked for more was to have had BOTH versions of They Don't Care About Us, but am just as thrilled watching only the Brazilian version.
Michael Jackson's History I "Video Greatest Hits" and History II, "History on Film" leave one in awe again at Michael Jackson's musical genius and the phenomenol artistry he presents to us in each and every one of his videos.
Michael Jackson - Fantastic DVD August 28, 2009
Emily Bronte
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fantastic & Compelling to watch for all the family, my son of 8 years old really enjoyed it and it's helping him with his dance moves. Excellent Value.
Michael is and was the King Of Pop.
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