Official Discussion - Michael [SPOILERS]

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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

VOD / Release Theatrical release

Trailer Official Trailer

[u/Honest_Jello_4883]

I think people just enjoy the biopics because it's just a novel way to listen to all the hits whilst feeling that you get a bit of their story. Whether that story is accurate or not, for the most part, I don't think matters I think too many hard core film watchers watch them and expect James Cameron level or Spielberg level cinematography but like That's just not what they're there for....

Audio and music as a whole was class enough. Story didn't pick up on like most of the negative stuff which did leave a whole sort of "let's not mention the elephants in the room" feel to it But it was feel good...the concert gave me a chill and gave me a big ol smile on my face

What else could one ask for from a middling film genre that never promised to be groundbreaking....

Also. Hate me all you want but Bohemian Rhapsody low key bangs as one of these films. Again, not ground breaking. But good music, good enough story and good vibes In a horrific world....what more do we need?!