Antoine Fuqua’s musical drama depicts the early life and stardom of Michael Jackson, brilliantly played his nephew Jaafar, in a film that sidesteps controversy in favor of pure entertainment.

Michael' has ignited controversy and backlash from critics who accuse the biopic of avoiding the dark side of Michael Jackson’s legacy.

Reviews from critics of the highly-anticipated Michael Jackson biopic are out, and they aren’t holding back. As of Thursday morning, the movie “Michael” currently has a 38 percent rating on Rotten

Fans have not listened to the critics and are calling Michael Jackson movie a Thriller, breaking box office records

The film Michael brings the life of the legendary King of Pop to the big screen in a way that feels engaging and emotionally steady. It highlights how Michael Jackson believed music had the power to unite people and not just serve as a commercial success.

The much anticipated Michael Jackson biopic Michael has opened to largely negative critical reception. While performances especially by Jaafar Jackson have been praised, critics argue the film avoids controversy and lacks emotional depth.

The newly released Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has failed to impress critics who have left the film with an extremely low score on Rotten Tomatoes as it hits theaters for fans

Antoine Fuqua’s musical biopic depicts the early life and stardom of Michael Jackson, brilliantly played his nephew Jaafar, in a film that sidesteps controversy in favor of pure entertainment.