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A Strange Movie About the Strangest Story in Music
Michael is a warped and childish take on the life of Michael Jackson.
TL;DR
- The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" uses CGI for its pet chimp, Bubbles, creating a disturbing visual.
- The film explores Jackson's early life, struggles with his father, and his rise to solo superstardom, highlighting his talent and ambition.
- It delves into Michael's eccentricities, including his fascination with childhood and animals, and his significant physical transformations.
- While the movie acknowledges his genius and personal complexities, the review criticizes its shift to "total sanctification" in the later parts.
- The film ends in 1988, leaving the continuation of his story acknowledged but not detailed, despite the controversy surrounding his life.