Michael
Spoilers
(yes I understand from a technical point this movie isn't perfect I get it chillll)
Extremely strong 4 and a half star, I understand some people might not like it but I grew up loving Michael Jacksons music so this was fantastic. I also freaking love biopics especially music artist ones, (If you couldn't tell already from my love for A Complete Unknown and Elvis and even Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere). Just something about actually real passionate artists and seeing there life (although not always with 100% accuracy) still hits so different to me.
Plot 9.0/10
Literally a story of the beginning half of arguably the most famous man ever, and it did not disappoint. Very fast paced movie, at least that's how I felt, enjoyed all of it and never checked my phone. The transition from Michael being a kid to an adult was so well timed at the perfect moment, all the stuff with his dad was genuinely scary. Absolutely loved how on stage he looks his father finally in the eyes and tells him he's done basically. 100% worth watching if you enjoy fire music and super solid acting all around
Characters/Acting 9.3/10
Thought the young like Jackson 5 Michael Jackson did a phenomenal job and have only heard stuff on Jaafar Jackson who was actually mind blowing good. Some of the costars weren't the best but didn't bother me too too much. Still absurd this was Jaafar Jacksons first role, judging by the emotionally sad scenes alone I would have guessed 5+ years of acting. Joseph Jackson AKA Father Jackson was extremely good at being so like doubled sided and I loved it.
Style/Filming 9.5/10
I mean its recreating one of (if not the most) popular music artist ever, and most of his cool music videos. Loved the Jackson 5 era, the Bad era and the Thriller era blended together so nicely and didn't feel messy. The family's new house is the exact style I want my house pretty much. The grainy feel the film had added so much realism too it all, made you fully engaged.
Ending/Overall 8.8 & 9.2
Highly recommend if you love music, good acting, fun vibes, but also emotional depth. Go watch