‘Michael’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Splatter Michael Jackson Biopic
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Key Points:
- The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, has received predominantly negative reviews, holding a 26% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 42 reviews.
- Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film traces Michael Jackson's career from his childhood with The Jackson 5 to his solo success, featuring notable cast members such as Colman Domingo and Miles Teller.
- Positive reviews highlight nostalgic elements and Jaafar Jackson's performance, with critics from The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, and Variety giving the film a "fresh" rating despite some reservations.
- Negative critiques focus on the film's sanitized portrayal, lack of depth, and failure to address the complexities of Jackson's life, with reviewers from Slant Magazine, Screen International, The Wrap, Rolling Stone, and RogerEbert.com labeling it "rotten."
- "Michael" is rated PG-13 and began Thursday previews ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on Friday.
