Antoine Fuqua's latest directorial, Michael, is based on the life of the late pop star, Michael Jackson. After the film premiered in the US on Monday night, reviews started pouring in.
The film opened to a disappointing 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and has gone up to 35% based on 99 reviews. Fans reacted to the low rating and deemed the critics biased. Keep reading to know more.
'Michael' review: Michael Jackson's biopic opens to poor rating on Rotten Tomatoes
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It seems that Michael Jackson's much awaited biopic, Michael, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, has failed to impress the critics. Based on the King of Pop, the movie chronicles his meteoric rise from a band member to a global icon.
The movie, which premiered in the US on Monday, amassed below average ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics are of the opinion that the biopic did not explore the late singer's life justifiably. Some also said that the makers were hesitant to showcase all phases of Jackson's tumultuous life.
Michael Jackson fans slammed the critics, calling their reviews uneven and one-sided. Many believed that the critics were sharing biased reviews deliberately. Some also said that they purposely slammed the biopic as they believe that the allegations against Jackson were true.
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Michael's low rating has come as a shock to MJ's fans as its trailer garnered 116 million views within a span of 24 hours. The trailer became the most-watched music biopic teaser of all time.
Helmed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, the biopic features Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael, alongside Miles Teller as John Branca, Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe, and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones.
Michael dramatises the awe-striking rise of the pop star from his early days as a musical prodigy performing with Jackson 5. The film delves into his musical achievements that led him to become a musical icon in the 80s and 90s.
Michael Jackson, revered as one of the timeless pop culture icons, passed away at 50 due to narcotics-induced intoxication. Michael had its world premiere in Berlin on April 10 and will be released in the US on April 24.
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