Michael’s X reviews divide netizens ahead of global release: What are they saying about the biopic?

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Michael X reviews: The long-awaited biopic Michael, based on the life of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, is already stirring intense debate online ahead of its release. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, the film has triggered sharply divided reactions after early-access screenings in the United States.

Premium-format previews in IMAX and Dolby cinemas took place two days before the official release. Since then, social media platform X has been flooded with first impressions from critics and fans.

Michael Jackson biopic X reviews

The film currently holds a 27% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Several critics argue that the narrative relies too heavily on familiar music biopic tropes.

One widely shared review reads, “The Michael Jackson musical biopic is apparently sh*t, everybody should watch the Robbie Williams one instead (sic).” Another viewer echoed and wrote, “that michael jackson biopic is probably mid but it has been a great joke fodder”

Fans rally behind the film

Despite criticism, many fans remain enthusiastic. Several social media users insist they plan to watch the film regardless of reviews.

One post read, “I loved the biopic, but God, it left me with such a huge void, it made me miss him so much more and it’s so unfair that Michael isn’t here to see how loved and celebrated he is. :(” Another wrote, “The critics are massacring #Michael’s movie, don’t worry the movie wasn’t made for them but for the fans, go without fear! The movie is way too beautiful!”

Others praised Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of the legendary performer. One viewer commented, “Jaafar Jackson is the spitting of Michael, the voice, the way he moves, the aura.”

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Michael will be released worldwide on April 24.