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The Official 'Michael' Bio-Pic Thread

Nite Line said:
Are there any historical inaccuracies, because biopics normally tend to have some? There were quite a few historical inaccuracies in Bohemian Rhapsody.
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Besides some of the siblings being completely erased from the movie, they also skip over The Wiz entirely which is quite weird considering we had a set leak not long ago which showed we'd be getting that in the movie. I really wonder how this movie would've been like before it was split.
 
The main critisism seems to be that movie ignores the presumed'dark side' of MJ.

So.. if The Estate had countered the allegations and other false facts about him in any way (other than legal,)) then no one cared this was is a feelgood biopic mainly celebrating his artestry and the reviews would be awesome. Thoughts?
 
Billie Jean 78 said:
I think that was the case of Neverland though, meaning after the time frame of this movie. I agree though it should be part of the second movie. When I think about it, I am not sure two parts are enough to cover the rest of his story... not if one wishes to include both:
I. his video artistry and performances (some of his most epic videos came to fruition after the 1st time frame, not to mention performances, several of which would deserve to be reenacted the way Thriller and M25 were
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2. his legal ordeals
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Before Neverland things were pretty much the same right? Huge bedroom, used like a hotel room (watching tv in bed, people gathering), MJ sleeping on the floor etc.
 
What's missing is that this movie should have been called "Michael Begins". It should had been made more clear that this is the first part of his story.

It's clearly an emancipation movie. And for a part 1, I think it really works. If we don't get a part 2, then considering this THE Michael Jackson movie would be a mistake. It definitely needs a sequel.

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The movie is not perfect, it does seem a bit rushed. I think the music and performances are great, but 15 or 20 more minutes of dialogues for Michael, would help to understand the character a bit better.

Jaafar is unbelievable. I was really impressed at how much he became Michael. No need to get used to it. 30 seconds of him on the screen and you are already sold that he is MJ.

Colman and Juliano are perfect as well. Basically, the whole cast is impecable in this. Love the Bill Bray character and wish they would have use him a bit more.

All things consider, this is a great beginning story. But just like Batman Begins, this needs its "Dark" Knight (Michael) for a sequel.

7.5/10
 
Harun said:
U are writing from my soul
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Thank you 🌻

Yeah, I am not okay today. The movie is starting today, here in Germany, and NOONE in my surroundings is talking about the movie, there is NO promo, and the silence is almost as bad as the negativity online for me. Because that´s how it usually is: people either make fun of me being a fan or they are negative. Always has been like this. I feel like there is little to no room to express what I feel for Michael´s music and his personality. I am so glad we have this forum.
 
Already found a mistake the movie made on the Wikipedia synopsis.

Michael and Jones have difficulty naming the album, but after watching horror films on TV, Michael decides on the title Thriller.

It was Rod Temperton who came up with the name "Thriller".
 
We don’t need half a dozen seperate threads for one topic, this has been the same practice since day one unless a whole seperate section was created which isn’t going to happen in this case as it’s just a film that will be here today gone in a few weeks.

Like always please keep all bio-pic discussion to this main ‘pinned’ thread.

Now let’s get back on topic.

Cheers
 
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As expected, word of mouth from moviegoers and non-mainstream critics is overwhelmingly positive. Lots of issues with the script and the very obvious “we had to refilm the third act” issue, but the overall impression is that it’s a worthwhile movie.
 
Gaz said:
We don’t need half a dozen seperate threads for one topic, this has been the same practice since day one unless a whole seperate section was created which isn’t going to happen in this case as it’s just a film that will be here today gone in a few weeks.

Like always please keep all bio-pic discussion to this main ‘pinned’ thread.

Now let’s get back on topic.

Cheers
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haha, that actually is a perspective I somewhat like 😅
After all, with all the biopic hype, we have to remind ourselves it´s not like when Michael released a new album / song / short film (which is not to take away from the excitement this biopic is bringing to the fandom).
 
Spaceship said:
Already found a mistake the movie made on the Wikipedia synopsis.

Michael and Jones have difficulty naming the album, but after watching horror films on TV, Michael decides on the title Thriller.

It was Rod Temperton who came up with the name "Thriller".
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There are lot of errors in the movie, but if I remember correctly, there were already a sticky-not "Thriller", he seem to have chosen the title amongs the others songs, and I'm not sure if it was for the title album or the next music video (maybe both).

For the movie, I have hesitated to see that for various reasons, it's not a bad movie but not a very good ones too, I think most fans will still have a good moments, I'm not a Michael defender, far from it, but some critics are really curious against this movie.

For me the good part without give too much SPOILER: the movie is well edited, that have a good rythm, I have the feeling to have stayed just 20 minutes in Theater, Jaafar is good, I don't like some of his dance scenes (some others are fantastic), specially the Thriller scenes who didn't work imo, but the mimic etc...is good, Michael Jackson is well presented, lot of stuffs about him seem to be implied, but sometimes that enough, it's a real pleasure to hear these songs in Dolby Theaters; I think what the critics didn't have liked it's the movie try indirectly try to explain why he has these passions, why he liked animals and childrens without to be too caricatural (in a good or bad way), it was presented naturally in a logical way without show too much torture or trauma; these media wanted violence, early predator behaviour etc...and it was not the case, I think the general audience will be convinced about that and I think that their worst fears, that would be the end one of their favorite attacks (and lot of moneys) against him and his legacy if this movie work for general audience.

The not so good or Bad little SPOILER: It was one of my fear, Joe Jackson, Domingo play the character well, but curiously they seem to begin to show nuanced to finish with him full villain, I mean comicbook villain, and honestly I'm tired that Joe take all the blame for everything wrong about Michael or his family, the other negative points; The Jacksons/Quincy are litterally NPC, I mean we have zero reaction of his brothers during various situation where sometimes they were directly involved; there are also the myth that Michael wanted to make solo tour (that not true), the movie try explain why he wanted to separate to his father; but we have no explanation why that mean that would ending The Jacksons group, it's like "a solo career or nothing" where in reality he have done both since his childhood; Bad scene was also not important, I would have prefered to show We are the World.

I give that 6/10, maybe a little less or more.

A very funny anecdote, and that the first time I have seen that in Theater, during the ending credit, a group of very young kids with I guess their mother, were in front of screen and begin to play innocently, but for near all the credit scenes, they have touched the screen etc...it's like they have seen a kid movie or a movie about a kid, it was a very curious reaction, they were very joyful, that something I think Michael would have liked to see, but it was a big surprise for me.
 
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I think Jeremy nails it in this review, fair and accurate assessment. It contains references to a tiny scene in the film that isn't in the trailer

I saw the film myself today and I'll do a proper review later but I enjoyed it. It wasn't the best film I've seen but it wasn't bad or terrible like some of the reviews said. Here's my non spoiler summary.

If you can go into this film (as I did) with the mindset of "I'm a fan I already know the story" you'll enjoy it more. There's nothing new or groundbreaking in the film, it gives you Michael's story and attempts to humanise him.

I went with the mindset of "I'm here to enjoy the music" and I wasn't disappointed. There's quite a few songs in the film I'm surprised they used, in a good way. Nothing unreleased

Jaafar nails the acting parts of Michael way more than I expected, after 30 seconds you fully buy him as Michael. He nails the performances for the most part too. Juliano is wonderful, at points it's like looking at little Mike, Colin Domingo is terrifying as Joseph, Nia Long is beautiful as Katherine.

My biggest criticism is there's nothing here that is new information or quite revealing but it's more about the man as an artist. I knew all of that going in I guess

I can't wait to see it again on Friday. Thanks to @michaeljackson.nl for not spoiling anything.
 
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My God, brazilians on IG are going massively crazy telling the negative critics to **** off and everyone's saying:"If the critics who always hated Michael didn't like it, then I'm going to love it and I need to buy more tickets."
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Oh, yeah, that is a cool idea, ... 🤭 Maybe also insane and a bit silly (and expensive), but, hey, let´s give MICHAEL and Michael a deserved boost haha
 
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