Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Criticism Ahead of Release
Michael Jackson’s upcoming film is already creating buzz and it is for the wrong reasons especially from film critics, who describe the film as a 'whitewash, providing a much sanitised version of his early life and career’. The film is set to show Jackson’s journey from his young days in Jackson 5 to his solo career.
The film stars Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson in the lead role. Early reactions suggest that his acting performance will likely be the one of the strongest highlights of the film as he seems to mirror Jackson’s exact presence and mannerism in the movie.
Jaafar Jackson is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson’s brother and is set to deliver a performance which is both historically as well as technically accurate.
Despite much excitement and anticipation regarding the film’s release, critics are weary of the film with early reviews of the film suggesting that the movie refuses to address the sexual scandals of Michael Jackson, a much controversial part of his personal life.
Publications such as The Hollywood Reporter indicate that the film may appeal to fans of his music as they did a good job in showcasing his live performances, while The Telegraph makes a bold statement that it appears to ‘avoid the elephant in the room’.
Lead Performance and Casting
The film stars Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson in the lead role. Early reactions suggest that his acting performance will likely be the one of the strongest highlights of the film as he seems to mirror Jackson’s exact presence and mannerism in the movie.
Jaafar Jackson is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson’s brother and is set to deliver a performance which is both historically as well as technically accurate.
Concerns Over ‘Sanitised’ Narrative
Despite much excitement and anticipation regarding the film’s release, critics are weary of the film with early reviews of the film suggesting that the movie refuses to address the sexual scandals of Michael Jackson, a much controversial part of his personal life.
Publications such as The Hollywood Reporter indicate that the film may appeal to fans of his music as they did a good job in showcasing his live performances, while The Telegraph makes a bold statement that it appears to ‘avoid the elephant in the room’.
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