"The movie's take on its central figure is that of a brilliant, abused little boy who clung to childhood trappings as an adult, his early successes overshadowed by his tyrannical father Joseph."
"Taken as pure spectacle, Michael does its best to give the audience a taste of what it must have been like to see Jackson perform live."
The biopic 'Michael' directed by Antoine Fuqua presents a superficial narrative of Michael Jackson's life, beginning in 1966 with the rise of the Jackson 5 under the abusive control of Joseph Jackson. It depicts Michael's loneliness and his adoption of various animals as companions. The film simplifies his complex relationship with his father and concludes with his performance of 'Bad' in 1988, suggesting a triumphant escape from paternal control. Despite its shortcomings, the film attempts to capture the spectacle of Jackson's performances through clean direction and wide shots.
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