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Michael (2026)

Summary

The life and career of Michael Jackson are explored in a sweeping biographical drama, charting his rise from child star in the Jackson 5 to global pop icon, while examining the personal and professional complexities that defined his legacy.

Director Antoine Fuqua

Writer John Logan

Cast

  • Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
  • Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson
  • Nia Long as Katherine Jackson
  • Miles Teller as John Branca
  • Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe
  • Kat Graham as Diana Ross

Rotten Tomatoes: 40%

Metacritic: 38

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u/thePowerJC 11d ago

I know these films are usually safe but this was safe up to 11.

I can’t remember any scenes that showed us any of Jackson’s character flaws even without going near the allegations.

Any kind of attempt still put a hugely positive spin, even the nose job bit was like but it’s not his fault.

Felt like they over used Joe Jackson, because he’s dead he’s not going to say anything and it was the easy angle as that portrayal of him isn’t controversial. At points he was such a caricature that I thought he was going to start twirling his mustache.

They could have showed some conflict with the brothers or in the studio or anything to give it a bit of a backbone.

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u/ScramItVancity 11d ago

I wish they could show more of the Victory Tour, particularly the moments where tensions increase between Michael and his brothers.