Michael has finally been released, and the film has already left the audience divided. While many are impressed by what the film has done, others have questioned the authenticity and the changes in the storyline. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film features Jaafar Jackson as MJ. The film follows Michael Jackson’s life and career from 1966 to 1988, focusing on his early days with The Jackson Five through his Bad tour. So, if you are deciding whether to give the film a try, here’s everything you need to know.
What is Michael about?
Michael is based on the life of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. It is produced by several of the singer’s relatives and close associates; no one expected it to be an exact portrait of the controversial singer. However, the audience was left surprised by how much it felt like a daytime TV movie. The film’s narrative stops in the mid-1980s before the controversies around MJ, including accusations of child abuse, started creating a buzz. While the entire section was removed from the film, leaving the focus on “record-industry bigwigs” telling MJ how amazingly talented he is, and his horrible dad snarling, “Remember your family, Michael!”
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