Review: ‘Michael’ Biopic Falls Flat Despite Strong Performances

Review: ‘Michael’ biopic falls flat despite strong performances

The big problem with “Michael,” the new Michael Jackson biopic, is that it has the approval of the Jackson family. As such, audiences get a very flattering portrait of possibly the most controversial figure in the history of the music…

Review: “Michael” - Jackson Biopic Leaves Much to Be Desired - The Commuter

“Michael” hit the screens last weekend, and it’s safe to say it isn’t without its flaws, despite a hefty box-office take home projected to hit over $100 million domestically.  In “Michael,” the singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson was cast to try and capture the magic that shot his uncle to once-in-a-generation superstardom. In the 29-year-old’s feature film debut, he delivers a performance that is undeniably fun, considering he looks a lot like Micha…