The Michael Jackson biopic just premiered in Los Angeles on April 21 and the early reviews are rough. It’s sitting at a 27% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, and the conversation around the film is getting even louder off screen. 😬
Director Antoine Fuqua raised eyebrows in a recent interview, questioning some accusers’ motives and pointing to financial incentives and added scrutiny on successful Black figures. He admitted he doesn’t know the full truth, but said sometimes people do nasty things for money. 💰
The film itself avoids the allegations entirely. Reportedly, scenes tied to Jordan Chandler were removed due to legal constraints tied to a past settlement.
For context, Chandler accused Jackson in 1993 and the case was settled out of court for a reported $23 million with no criminal charges. In the early 2000s, Jackson faced charges involving Gavin Arvizo and was acquitted on all 14 counts in 2005. 🤔
Then came Leaving Neverland in 2019, where Wade Robson and James Safechuck alleged years of abuse after previously defending him.
As for the movie itself, Variety called it solid but safe, while Empire Magazine labeled it a cynical, by the numbers cash grab. 💵
The film stars Jaafar Jackson as MJ alongside Nia Long, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo.
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The Michael Jackson biopic just premiered in Los Angeles on April 21 and the early reviews are rough. It’s sitting at a 27% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, and the conversation around the film is getting even louder off screen. 😬
Director Antoine Fuqua raised eyebrows in a recent interview, questioning some accusers’ motives and pointing to financial incentives and added scrutiny on successful Black figures. He admitted he doesn’t know the full truth, but said sometimes people do nasty things for money. 💰
The film itself avoids the allegations entirely. Reportedly, scenes tied to Jordan Chandler were removed due to legal constraints tied to a past settlement.
For context, Chandler accused Jackson in 1993 and the case was settled out of court for a reported $23 million with no criminal charges. In the early 2000s, Jackson faced charges involving Gavin Arvizo and was acquitted on all 14 counts in 2005. 🤔
Then came Leaving Neverland in 2019, where Wade Robson and James Safechuck alleged years of abuse after previously defending him.
As for the movie itself, Variety called it solid but safe, while Empire Magazine labeled it a cynical, by the numbers cash grab. 💵
The film stars Jaafar Jackson as MJ alongside Nia Long, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo.
Follow 👉 @brobible for all things “dude” 😎
#movies #movie #michaeljackson #guys #dudes
