Jackson fans celebrate in theaters as new biopic 'Michael' draws critical backlash
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27
Jackson fans celebrate in theaters as new biopic 'Michael' draws critical backlash
13 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27
Fans dressed in signature Michael Jackson attire danced and sang at screenings in cities like London, Atlanta, and Manhattan after the film's global release on Friday.
Despite harsh reviews from critics, including claims the film is a 'filmed playlist,' audiences embraced the movie and turned theaters into lively tribute venues.
The biopic, approved by the Jackson estate, ends its story in 1988, sidestepping later abuse allegations, which has fueled much of the criticism but not dampened fan enthusiasm.
With fans and critics so divided, can a sequel ever tell the controversial part of Jackson's story?
Why does Michael Jackson's own daughter call the record-breaking film a 'sugar-coated' lie?
How did a 30-year-old legal clause force a multimillion-dollar rewrite of the Michael Jackson biopic?
Did the film's attempt to portray Jackson's innocence unintentionally make him appear more creepy?
Do biopics owe their allegiance to historical fact or to the legacy an estate wants to sell?
Why are Jackson's former friends, who once defended him, now suing his estate for over $200 million?