"The film has a critics' score of just 40 percent at the time of writing, indicating that the majority of critics issued negative reviews. Earlier in the week, the figure was even lower, clocking in at just 31 percent."
"Despite controversy surrounding the film and its depiction of Jackson, Michael is also shaping up to be a major hit at the box office."
"While it is possible for these numbers to be manipulated in a process known as 'review bombing', other audience-feedback platforms similarly suggest that the controversial film has received a warm welcome among the general public."
The Michael Jackson biopic has faced significant criticism from reviewers, who argue it whitewashes Jackson's legacy by concluding the story in 1988, prior to child abuse allegations. Critics have given the film a low score of 40 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, with earlier ratings dropping to 31 percent. In contrast, audience reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with a 96 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.6 rating on IMDB. The film, starring Jaafar Jackson, is also performing well at the box office, achieving record opening day numbers in the UK and Ireland.
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