So this past weekend The Romanian and I took Iron Fist to see the Justin Bieber movie. I have to say prior to the movie I didn't really have an opinion of the Biebs. Iron Fist on the other hand is obsessed with him. Now, having watched the movie, I have to say I kind of like the kid, despite his mop-head.
What was truly amazing was the power of social media, the way in which it plucked this child out of obscurity and launched him into super-stardom. First off he was discovered on YouTube and as he started getting exposure on radio stations, he used Twitter to let his fans know exactly where he would be and when. Brilliant. He went from posting covers on YouTube to rubbing elbows with the likes of Usher and selling out Madison Square garden. The movie specifically portrays scenes where he tweets before bed to update his fans on his whereabouts and his well being.
In my opinion, the movie is a success. It shows Justin and his family in a positive light and for those (like me) who did not know, you see that the child is actually VERY talented. His voice is genuinely good, no digital enhancements needed *cough* Britney, and he plays a number of instruments. Hopefully, he continues on the straight and narrow, judging from his family background they will do their best to keep this going.
The only thing is that this is just a child, and as hard as they must have tried to show how supportive and caring his management team is, they are draining him. They are making millions off of him and they don't intend to stop. He seems to be a sweet, accommodating child who wants to please everyone and who honestly just wants to entertain. Hopefully, he is not being taken advantage of. My opinion is hell yeah he is, but I could be wrong.
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