History YMMV / Moonwalker

* SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames: Creator/{{Sega}} made three games based on ''Moonwalker'' (one for the arcade, one for the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis[[note]]which, along with other games got a promotional highlight during Sega's "Genesis Does" campaign[[/note]] and one for the UsefulNotes/SegaMasterSystem) which actually aren't that [[IncrediblyLamePun bad]]. Unfortunately, the Genesis version is rather easy, so it won't take you very long to [[HurricaneOfPuns beat it]]. You probably will [[RuleOfThree stop before you get enough]], but until then it's a real [[RunningGag thriller]].

* SpecialEffectsFailure: The compositing of the {{Claymation}} in the "Speed Demon" segment leaves a lot to be desired in several spots. Likewise in many shots, the clay characters become [[PeopleInRubberSuits people in suits]], and the switch is pretty obvious.
* WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs: Michael Jackson defeats a drug dealer's giant laser with his scream-beam. While he's a spaceship. ItMakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext.

* EditedForSyndication: Releases on DVD and [=BluRay=] cut down on how much Mr. Big hits Katie when he's holding her hostage and completely edits out his attempt to drug her, going from another shot of him hurting Katie directly to Michael getting knocked down when he tries to save her.

* SignatureScene: The whole "Smooth Criminal" sequence with Michael's iconic dance moves (including the gravity-defying lean shoes) that's a {{homage}} to ''Film/TheBandWagon''.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Besides guess who, mention must be made of Bruce Broughton's fine scoring for the "Speed Demon" and "Smooth Criminal" segments (Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops recorded a suite from Broughton's score for the latter).

* WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs: Michael Jackson defeats a drug dealer's giant laser with his scream-beam. While he's a spaceship. ItMakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext.

* EditedForSyndication: Releases on DVD and BluRay cut down on how much Mr. Big hits Katie when he's holding her hostage and completely edits out his attempt to drug her, going from another shot of him hurting Katie directly to Michael getting knocked down when he tries to save her.

** When Jackson's entourage gets trampled by a crowd of fans in the "Speed Demon" segment they turn into flattened cut-outs that look uncannily like ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'' characters, despite the film predating the show by one year less than a decade.

* SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome: The "Smooth Criminal" scene.

* HarsherInHindsight:
** The {{Drugs Are Bad}} message of "Smooth Criminal" now that Michael has died from a drug overdose.

* FunnyAneurysmMoment:

* SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames: Creator/{{Sega}} made two games based on ''Moonwalker'' (one for the arcade, and one for the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis[[note]]which, along with other games got a promotional highlight during Sega's "Genesis Does" campaign[[/note]]) which actually aren't that [[IncrediblyLamePun bad]]. Unfortunately, the Genesis version is rather easy, so it won't take you very long to [[HurricaneOfPuns beat it]]. You probably will [[RuleOfThree stop before you get enough]], but until then it's a real [[RunningGag thriller]].

** Michael's interaction with the kids in "Smooth Criminal", especially their frolicking in the meadow early on, plays a lot differently now. "Badder" is arguably worse though: For starters, the wanted poster torn down from the subway wall depicts Michael: who is "Wanted for questioning".

* HarsherInHindsight: Katie saying ‘Goodbye Michael’ makes it harder to listen to ever since Michael Jackson passed away in 2009. The crying part also did not help matters. Even harder is the fact that Katie’s wish was granted but ours can’t and won’t be granted.

* HarsherInHindsight: Katie saying ‘Goodbye Michael’ makes it harder to listen to ever since Michael Jackson passed away in 2009. The crying part also did not help matters.

* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: Granted, the film is trippy enough to qualify for this trope as a whole, but the music video segment of the "Smooth Criminal" chapter stands out. After nearly being gunned down by Mr. Big's goons and going through an extensive chase sequence, Michael then goes into a club to throw an elaborate dance routine with the regulars. It interrupts the narrative and has nothing to do with the plot whatsoever. Considering it's better than everything around it and features [[MomentOfAwesome some of the best dance choreography ever in a Pop music video/film to an awesome Funk song]], do you care, though?

* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: Granted, the film is trippy enough to qualify for this trope as a whole, but the music video segment of the "Smooth Criminal" chapter stands out. After nearly being gunned down by Mr. Big's goons and going through an extensive chase sequence, Michael then goes into a club to throw an elaborate dance routine with the regulars. It interrupts the narrative and has nothing to do with the plot whatsoever. Considering it's better than everything around it and features [[AwesomeMoment some of the best dance choreography ever in a Pop music video/film to an awesome Funk song]], do you care, though?

* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: Granted, the film is trippy enough to qualify for this trope as a whole, but the music video segment of the "Smooth Criminal" chapter stands out. After nearly being gunned down by Mr. Big's goons and going through an extensive chase sequence, Michael then goes into a club to throw an elaborate dance routine with the regulars. It interrupts the narrative and has nothing to do with the plot whatsoever.

* FunnyAneurysmMoment: Michael's interaction with the kids in "Smooth Criminal", especially their frolicking in the meadow early on, plays a lot differently now. "Badder" is arguably worse though: For starters, the wanted poster torn down from the subway wall depicts Michael: who is "Wanted for questioning".

** When Jackson's entourage gets trampled by a crowd of fans in the "Speed Demon" segment they turn into flattened cut-outs that look uncannily like ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'' characters, despite the film predating the show by a decade.

* NightmareFuel: "Look, granny, it's...'''''[[https://youtu.be/_Wp7qGkhqUw?t=5m20s MICHAEL JACKSON!]]''''' *cue NightmareFace*

* AwesomeMusic: Besides guess who, mention must be made of Bruce Broughton's fine scoring for the "Speed Demon" and "Smooth Criminal" segments (Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops recorded a suite from Broughton's score for the latter).

* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: The "Smooth Criminal" scene.