Jackson Family Member: Movie Is 'Riveting'

Posted Oct 25th 2009 3:29PM by TMZ Staff

Finally a member of the Jackson family is speaking out about the Michael Jackson movie "This Is It" -- up to now the family has either been silent or negative about the flick.

But Jackie Jackson -- who saw the movie on Thursday night -- liked it a lot, telling TMZ:

"My brother's movie 'This Is It' is truly riveting. Michael is electrifying! We get a glimpse of a true genius at work. His passionate message for healing the world, saving the planet and our children's futures is something he was always striving for in his lifetime."

So far Katherine Jackson is unmoved -- we hear she will not see the movie.

TMZ / Thanks Angela!

RE: Katherine: 'We' heard, (right from Katherines mouth) that she can't see it right now,,,she didn't say she 'wasn't' going to see it,,,she said it was too soon. So please don't believe TMZ on the last comment. - MJ-Upbeat