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Michael wows audience, critics not so much

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger
April 24, 2026
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Michael has hit theaters and reviews are in from the audience. The controversial biopic, which covers popstar Michael Jackson’s career, glossing over the unsavory accusations made against him during his final years.

The biopic starring Jaafar Jackson — one of Michael’s own nephews — sits at a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes alongside an A- CinemaScore. In the director’s chair there was also Antoine Fuqua, adapting words penned by John Logan. The film largely showcases the big highlights of the King of Pop’s career, including his greatest hits.

Taj Jackson, the nephew that told critics to “eat crow,” not only no doubt feels validated by the warm reception of the film, but also uses it as sort of proof that the deceased popstar “gave the world what it truly needs.”

The Michael movie is clearly bringing people together and leaving them feeling joy and happiness.
That sounds exactly like my uncle Michael…

Michael Jackson never gave the world what it thinks it wants, he gave the world what it truly needs.

“Shine Your Light Michael” pic.twitter.com/2TkAp0ueSh

— Taj Jackson (@tajjackson3) April 23, 2026
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Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger
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Gabriel enjoys all things entertainment from writing about video games as the Managing Editor for PSX Extreme to covering the latest film and TV news for his own publication — Early Reel. Follow him on X.

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