Michael Jackson: Bad

Music Video
1987
18m

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Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Bad (1987)

Michael Jackson's music video for his song "Bad".Michael Jackson's music video for his song "Bad".Michael Jackson's music video for his song "Bad".

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7.8/10

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Awards
- 1 nomination

Storyline

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Trivia
Martin Scorsese's picture appears on a wanted poster in the subway station. The poster says "Wanted For Sacrilege". This was during the controversy surrounding The Last Temptation of Christ (1988).

Quotes
Darryl: You ain't bad, you ain't nothing. You ain't nothing!

Alternate versions
A short version of the music video takes about 4 minutes.

Connections
Featured in The 2nd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1988)

Soundtracks
Bad
Lyrics and Music by Michael Jackson
Performed by Michael Jackson (vocals)
Produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson
(C) 1987 Mijac Music

Jackson was a great singer and dancer but his acting style was theatrical and over the top. You can see that Wesley Snipes acting ability was several leagues better. Jackson's look also seems out of place compared to his colleagues and his poppy song doesn't fit in with the gritty vibe of the video. Michael Jackson was not a good actor at all.