"The film features the late superstar's own nephew Jafaar Jackson in the titular role and in his feature film debut. Jafaar is the son of Jermaine, one of Michael's four other brothers who shuffle around in the background of the film."
"Jackson plays his uncle as alternately soft-spoken and incredibly driven, a creative genius wholly unable to voice his needs, someone beloved and impossible to know."
"By glossing over such matters, the final film has been mostly stripped of any humanity, good and bad, leaving a sanitized portrayal of the entertainer."
"Logan's script seems intent on making the case that Michael was simply a big kid, frequently cutting to him leafing through childhood memorabilia."
The film 'Michael' portrays Michael Jackson through a lens of adoration and pity, often depicting emotional fans and devastated family members. It avoids addressing the controversies and legal issues that affected Jackson's later years, resulting in a lack of depth and humanity. Jafaar Jackson, Michael's nephew, plays the lead role, delivering an admirable performance despite the constraints of a thin script and family involvement. The film presents Michael as a complex figure, both beloved and difficult to understand, but ultimately fails to explore his full story.
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