Audience Says: Michael Is Pure Entertainment for MJ Fans
Fan anticipation has been excessive for Michaelthe Michael Jackson biopic, ever because it was introduced, and if there have been any doubters, they had been all silenced by the movie’s record-setting opening weekend. It’s true that musical biopics have been standard for the previous a number of years, however Michael danced circles around all of them with a $97 million debut, besting earlier record-holder Straight Outta Comptonwhich opened at $60 million.
While critics acknowledged star Jaafar Jacksons skills in bringing the King of Pop to life, they weren’t so impressed with Antoine Fuquas movie general. But it was a wholly completely different story with audiences, who propelled Michael’s Popcornmeter to a Verified Hot 97%, echoing the critics’ sentiments about Jaafar Jackson’s efficiency and calling the movie the closest factor to a Michael Jackson live performance that anybody may ask for.
Here’s what the followers have been saying within the Verified Audience Reviews for Michael.
These critiques have been edited for readability.
“This movie was pure good old fashioned entertainment! Fantastic history of the great Michael Jackson on full display with great actors to play the parts! Both young and old Michaels were fantastic!!! I’m a big MJ fan but I dragged my husband along and he was so surprised because he loved it too and even shed a tear or two!!”
— Anne, 5 Stars
“Jaafar Jackson’s performance as Michael Jackson is phenomenal, capturing the voice and stage presence we all know and love. Colman Domingo also gives an Oscar-worthy performance as Joe Jackson. The entire supporting cast did a phenomenal job, with Nia Long as Katherine Jackson serving as a great addition to the film. The film’s cinematography and soundtrack are outstanding! This is a must-watch for all MJ fans! “Will definitely be rewatching it again soon!”
— Daniel, 5 Stars
“Beautiful, amazing, and spectacular! This is the closest I will get to a concert.”
— Alyssa, 5 Stars
“Yes this is a very Cliffs Notes version of events, but the cast, the staging, the directing makes for such an awesome visual experience. The recreations of the Victory Tour, BAD and Pepsi commercial alone were awe inspiring and Jaafar might be the first time someone is playing Michael that doesn’t come across as an imitation. “A must see for fans, I understand the critics take on it and they aren’t wrong per se but I just left feeling like I immediately wanted to watch it again.”
— Jeffrey J, 4 Stars
“Michael Jackson is my favorite artist. And seeing his story come to life in a film was such an experience. So many emotional scenes and so much joy that came from his life and performances. This movie was a 10/10!”
— Elizabeth, 5 Stars
“Absolutely beloved it. Cried quite a bit… Juliano Krue Valdi who performed Michael as a toddler was compelling and delivered an excellent efficiency… Michael, portrayed by Jaafar Jackson, was excellent. His voice resembled Michael’s, and his dance efficiency was extremely genuine. Nia Long conveyed her function as a mom with care and respect. Colman Domingo (Joseph) was portrayed convincingly… Overall, excellent film. Looking ahead to Part II asap.”
— Hiwot T, 5 Stars
“This movie was more like a concert!!! Jaafar really embodied his uncle and it was an absolute MASTERPIECE!!!! “I left with my jaw dropping because I have no words to express how much fun and joy this movie brought to me.”
— Brand, 5 Stars
“It’s nearly impossible to dive deep into the complexity of the man Michael was in just two hours without leaving out his greatest hits—that would make the movie three or four hours long. However, it touches on the essentials. I laughed, I cried, I got goosebumps, and I left wanting more.”
— Antonio M, 4 Stars
“Michael is a 5 Star, 10/10 MASTERPIECE!!Jaafar Jackson delivered a genius level transformative performance of a lifetime as Michael Jackson (Oscar worthy)… Needless to say, Colman Domingo gave me chills like Joe Jackson. Juliano Valdi as little Michael had me at “hello” and… Nia Long warms the display screen with an ideal grace and power… I promise you it is not hype. It’s therapeutic.”
— Cassandra, 5 Stars
“For me, it is an excellent film. It exhibits Michael’s humanity and what a beautiful individual he was, somebody who cared about others. I’m not within the authorized points; I simply need to take pleasure in what he did together with his music, which is what I really like. Without a doubt, he is the very best pop artist of all time.”
— Jorge Y, 5 Stars
“It does not painting him as a saint: flaws are proven and contextualized, simplifying with out distorting… The foremost subject is the absence of the inventive genius. The artistic course of is barely explored… Narratively, the deal with the father-son relationship is extreme, whereas key durations are rushed or skipped… The performances are sturdy: each younger Michael (Juliano Valdi) and grownup Michael (Jaafar Jackson) are convincing, particularly on stage. Overall, it is efficient and emotionally partaking, however clearly incomplete.“
— Gabriele P, 4 Stars
“Great entertainment. It’s okay to leave a movie feeling good just for the pure entertainment of it. Jaafar WAS Michael. Colman Domingo WAS Joe Jackson. John Branca wishes he looked as good as Miles Teller.”
— Deborah, 5 Stars
“It’s incredible, Jaafar doesn’t just embody MJ he becomes him… The dancing, the mannerisms, the voice (is spot on) and the finger snapping. Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson was intense and complex… Nia Long is very warm and gentle throughout… If I were to give any criticism it would be the pacing of the story; “I feel it skipped over important moments that needed more depth… You must see this in IMAX.”
— Keiron D, 5 Stars
“What a unbelievable tribute to Michael Jackson! I simply completed watching the early screening on the IMAX theatre, glorious solid and naturally glorious film! The complete theater was singing alongside to all of his songs. GO SEE IT!!!”
— Basilio B, 5 Stars
“The music & dance scenes are amazing if you love the music. If you are looking for any juicy details of his life it’s not in this movie. They get in the brutality of Joe Jackson to his son. Most of the storyline is sugar coated. “I feel this was made to try to improve his image and renew interest in his music.”
— Lisa, 3 Stars
“This movie was nothing in need of epic. Jaafar Jackson stepped into impossibly huge sneakers and delivered… You remembered why the world fell in love with him within the first place. What struck me most was how nostalgic it felt. These are songs I’ve recognized my complete life, melodies sewn into my reminiscence, and listening to them in that context introduced the whole lot dashing again…I got here residence able to revisit each album, each period, each sequined glove. A superb movie. Go and see it. And do not be too dignified to bop.”
— RB, 5 Stars
“This will be the cheapest concert you can attend this year. and the movie is really, really good too.”
— Mel, 5 Stars
“The Michael Jackson movie was a robust and emotionally partaking expertise. Jaafar delivered a formidable efficiency, actually embodying his uncle’s essence—notably in the course of the musical sequences, the place his presence, motion, and vitality felt each genuine and charming… Coleman Domingo’s portrayal of Joe Jackson was equally compelling… Watching this film with my household made the expertise much more significant. It was greater than only a movie—it grew to become a shared second full of laughter, nostalgia, and emotion.“
— Racheal S, 5 Stars
“My entire theater broke out singing and dancing and it was truly the closet thing to a Michael concert other than a Michael concert itself. Jafaar Jackson did such an amazing job portraying his uncle… Juliano Krue Valdi also blew me away… Colman Domingo was menacing as Joe Jackson and you can IMMEDIATELY feel his intensity… Nia long did an amazing job portraying Kathrine as well. Great movie overall and I will be watching this again tonight”
— DaQuan B, 5 Stars
“I’ve been waiting for this movie to come out since it was announced, and it didn’t disappoint. The whole cast did a stellar job, and Jaafar absolutely crushed it as Michael…His appearance, voice, mannerisms, and dance moves were all top notch. If you are a fan of MJ, this movie will be both uplifting and also have a few moments that will rip your heart out. “My only complaint is that some iconic moments and eras were not shown in the movie.”
— KD, 4.5 Stars
Michael is presently in theaters.
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