"There are scenes that can only be described as whitewashing, sainting Michael Jackson in such a way that it feels explicitly like calculated damage control."
"Michael slides a sequin glove over the pop star's tarnished legacy."
"Michael does the impossible: It makes the King of Pop boring, calling it a frictionless, flat, paper-thin story that robs its characters of soul."
The Michael Jackson biopic, starring Jaafar Jackson, aims for a record-breaking opening weekend but is criticized for glossing over the singer's controversial past. Critics highlight the film's Rotten Tomatoes score of 34%, pointing out its failure to address Jackson's 1993 child abuse allegations. Reviews describe the film as whitewashing Jackson's legacy and lacking depth, with one critic stating it makes the King of Pop boring. Despite its box office success, the film struggles to achieve critical acclaim due to its superficial storytelling.
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