Diary entries forMichael
Michael
Average rating on this at 3.6 at time of this review is an absolute joke. Doesn’t deserve anywhere near that as this is a bland, biased biopic which offers so little bar the amazing music on display. Sure, the music is fantastic, but of course it is, everyone on the planet knows about MJ and the music he made. Apart from that though it’s a terrible film and you’d be better off just going on YouTube and watching all his music videos. The ending is also embarrassing and I wouldn’t care in the slightest if we end up getting part two. I’d probably still watch it though.
Michael
This is probably the flashiest Wikipedia article to ever be visualized. This movie is not concerned with telling an interesting story about Michael Jackson, it's only goal is to recreate Michael Jackson concerts. This is a story about a flawless person who faced nearly zero conflicts throughout the entire runtime. Honestly, it's a feat to make Michael Jackson, the worlds biggest artist, be turned into such a weak character. Another big issue with the film is that there is no diving into the context behind the songs besides "I have thoughts in my head." The film is constructed so you can cheer on for the songs you recognize without showing us what inspired the hits. For example, the entire ending of the film is Michael Jackson performing "Bad," but there is no build up to the song. It just happens and you listen to a really amazing song while showing for the millionth time how much the people love him. However, this film isn't all bad. Even with as little to work with as he does, Jaafar Jackson kills it. He does an incredible job portraying his uncle and Colman Domingo also does a good job with what he has as well. As it turns out, they also made Joseph Jackson a 1-Dimensional character. I also think diving into Michael Jackson's relationship with animals and his obsession with his childhood were the most narratively interesting choices. But it falls flat when we don't see anything within the second half of his life. I also don't think this is all John Logan's fault because the Jackson Family sensitized the shit out of the original script, but at the same time, I don't know how interesting the original film would have been given that this was the end result. Antoine Fuqua also doesn't help make the film look visually appealing or meaningful. Especially when both the cinematography and the editing are not great, highlighted every time he performs any song. It's very telling that the best parts of the film are when you get to listen to Michael Jackson's songs. The makeup and hairstyling is also done very well, especially for Colman Domingo who is only recognizable from his voice. Overall, there is a lot that could've been improved about Michael.
Michael
Increiblisimo momento en el que si incluyeron la frase donde MJ decía que si no iba al estudio Diosito le iba a mandar sus ideas al Prince JAAJ
Michael
I enjoyed watching the recreations of Michael’s iconic songs and dances, but then begs the question…why not just watch those iconic songs and dances? This film lacks the emotional depth and nuance I think makes watching a biopic worthwhile, likely due to how much material had to be removed. Fine enough while it’s on, but nothing special.
Michael
Very good movie, I liked everything about it, the cast, the soundtrack, but something was missing.
Michael
Honestamente, me gustó, escuchar las canciones de MJ siempre es un gustazo y más aún con la pedazo de actuación de Jaafar. Donde me pareció muy faltante la peli, es en muchos detalles de Michael, las acusaciones, sus problemas, las dificultades y significados detrás de muchas canciones, fue una superestrella pero también tenía sus faltas y eso la película no lo explora mucho. Aún así, es muy disfrutable, está genial y es buena para darte una idea de lo que fue como artista; una leyenda.
Michael
lindo demais.
Michael
I’ve never felt such an overwhelming sense of nostalgia until I watched Michael. I kept getting goosebumps and literally started tearing up in the first 15 minutes. Jaafar took on the undertaking of a lifetime, and I really liked him as Michael. But Colman Domingo truly stole the show. The way he commanded every scene… the way you could feel the energy shift and the held breaths whenever he appeared. It was imposing, powerful, and gorgeous work. Honestly the music speaks for itself. The reason this is a 4 and not a 5 is the pacing. The slow moments were slow and struggled just enough for me to notice. The VFX needed some work (with the animals and stadium fans). And as a whole it plays things pretty safe, but I was more than happy to watch a highlight reel. I was literally tapping the accelerator when driving home to the beat of Billie Jean. The Power of Music..
Michael
Well, it’s better than “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Not a high bar to clear but I’ll never skip an opportunity to say that movie fucking sucks.
Michael
matei minha fomo de ver Michael agora eu to com hiperfoco no Michael
