Michael” slides a sequin glove over the pop star’s tarnished legacy, shrouding Michael Jackson’s complications with a conventional biopic that, if you cover your ears, sounds great, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.

When it comes to the biopic about the life of pop icon Michael Jackson, the critics are unimpressed. The film, aptly named Michael, tells the story of the singer’s life from his early days leading the Jackson 5 to his solo time on stage as the biggest entertainer in the world.

Big screen biopic 'Michael' tells a story of Michael Jackson, if not the story of Michael Jackson.

However, per Variety’s reporting, this version existed before Jackson’s estate discovered some legal red tape that involved a settlement with one of his accusers, which resulted in $15 million in reshoots and an entirely different ending.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in "Michael." (Lionsgate) We have our first behind-the-scenes look at the new Michael Jackson biopic. Titled simply Michael, the film highlights the ...

The executors of the late star's now $2 billion estate have filed a petition for back pay from 2018 Michael Jackson was more than $500 million in debt at the time of his death in 2009, according to court documents filed this month The King of Pop's estate ...

if you zero in on what's routine about "Michael" or what the movie leaves out, you may miss the compelling urgency of what it gets in: Michael Jackson's journey to become himself by freeing himself from the past.

The film was directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson.