How are you all? I hope you are well. Today I am writing about a slightly different kind of movie… “Michael”.
To be honest, I had a strange curiosity inside me even before watching this movie. Because the person we are talking about is not just a singer—he is an era. Just hearing the name Michael Jackson creates a different feeling. So I thought, is it really possible to properly portray this huge life in a movie?
The movie starts with little Michael. This part was quite impactful for me. His family, especially his relationship with his father, I felt a little uncomfortable watching these, I won’t lie. Many times, it seemed like his childhood wasn’t really a childhood. Pressure, expectation, everything seemed to be on his shoulders from a very young age.
I fell silent a little at this point. Because we don't think much about the inner struggles of someone we see from the outside as such a great artist.
The,n when Michael starts growing up, the movie changes a bit. The stage, the performance, the crowd, everything suddenly becomes much bigger. I honestly liked this part. In some scenes, I felt like, “Yes, this is Michael Jackson!” His dance moves, body control, stage presence, everything has been beautifully portrayed.
But here's one thing I noticed, as much as the movie showed his outer side as strongly as it did, the inner side opened up a little bit more slowly.
I mean, after a while, we see that Michael is actually very lonely. There are people around him, but he can't seem to fully connect with anyone. In some scenes, he is shown completely silent… no dialogue, just a feeling. These things kept going through my head.
I remember one scene in particular, he is sitting alone, everything around is quiet, but there is a strange tiredness in his eyes. These little things made the movie real to me.
But not everything was perfect.
In some places, I felt like the movie tried to play it safe. I mean, the controversial or difficult aspects of his life weren't explored too deeply. Maybe it was done intentionally to make it easier for the audience. But I felt like if it had been shown a little more openly, the story would have been stronger.
Talking about the character, the person who played Michael's character tried. it's understandable. At some points, I was getting along very well, and at other times, it seemed a little artificial. But overall, I would say he didn't do it badly.
I can't help but mention one more thing, the music.
Michael Jackson's songs are a different world. When his songs were playing in the movie, there was a sense of nostalgia. It felt like those old times had returned. The movie really did well in this area.
All in all, if I say it my way… "Michael" is not a perfect biopic for me. Not bad at all. I saw it as a tribute, where the bright sides of a legend are shown more, and the dark sides are kept a little hidden.
But one thing this movie made me think, can a man, whom the whole world loves, be so lonely inside?
This question has been on my mind.
Finally, let me say a small thing… If you are a Michael Jackson fan, then you are more likely to like this movie. And if you are just looking for a deep story, then this one will also touch you to some extent.
That's it for today. If you have seen it, don't forget to share your feelings… Did you like it like me, or something completely different?