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No doubt almost everyone has heard at least one Michael Jackson song. That’s the scale of his fame –then and now. “Michael” leans into that legacy, delivering an impressive debut from the King of Pop’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in a film that prioritizes spectacle over introspection. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, this musical drama chronicles the late music icon’s rise with polish and reverence, though not always with depth. It’s almost inevitable that a biopic about Michael would revisit moments already etched into cultural memory. “Michael” embraces that sense of recognition, offering a lavish but largely conventional retelling of the icon’s […]... Keep on reading: ‘Michael’ shines onstage but sidesteps depth
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