Michael movie review: Michael Jackson biopic never takes a peek at the dark side

• The shiny visual style of the new MJ biopic.
• Why critics say the movie is way too ‘safe’.
• How it compares to other big releases this year.

We just saw the first big reviews for the new Michael Jackson biopic. It is called Michael. It looks huge. The visual style is very gold and very sparkly. It feels like a dream.

The aesthetic captures that 1980s pop magic perfectly. Wow. You can almost feel the energy through the screen. But there is a big problem. The movie doesn’t go into the dark side at all. It stays very safe. It skips the tough stuff.

It reminds us of how ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ stays high energy. But even that has some edge. This MJ movie seems to want to keep everyone smiling. It feels a bit too perfect.

While everyone is checking bajaj broking or searching for हार्दिक पंड्या and Akash Madhwal, we are stuck on this. Even people waiting for the huge ‘Krishnavataram’ release are talking about it. It is wild. Celebrity life is always messy. Just look at why MGK is banned from TSA PreCheck. We expected more truth from this film.

Instead, we got a long music video. The dancing looks amazing. The actor looks just like him. But where is the real Michael? We want to see the human behind the mask. The internet is divided.

Our Take

We think the movie looks beautiful. The colors are great. But life isn’t just a dance. Skipping the controversy feels like a missed chance. The crowds for this will be as big as a कुंभ gathering! Still, it will be a hit on ఏప్రిల్ 24 and beyond. We just wish it had more heart and less polish.