Film Review

‘Michael’: The ‘King of Pop’ Bio-Pic Is Only Half of the Story

The studio recognized a tell-all would’ve been a disaster, so it presents just the early stuff.
‘Michael’: The ‘King of Pop’ Bio-Pic Is Only Half of the Story
Michael Jackson (Jaafar Jackson), in "Michael." Glen Wilson/Lionsgate
Michael Clark
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PG-13 | 2h 7m | Drama, Biography, Music | 2026

Easily one of the most eagerly anticipated movies of this decade, the Michael Jackson bio pic “Michael” has finally arrived. Showing up nearly 15 years after the legendary singer died under mysterious circumstances, the movie confirms what many skeptics had suspected since it began development in 2019.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.