Michael (2026)

…forty percent of this movie is music, and that alone is worth the price of admission.

...is perfectly entertaining enough, but plays it safe in a paint-by-numbers rags-to-riches story.

When “Michael” grabs you, it’s because of Jafar’s inherent on-screen charisma and some of Fuqua’s inspired directorial choices.

...a slick, accessible advert for Jackson’s incredible imperial phase.

If you're hoping for revelation, remember that many involved in MJ's estate (including his children) were producers on Michael, so this is a tribute, not a reckoning.