‘Michael’: Biopic about Michael Jackson sparks mixed reactions

After seven years in the making, the first official biopic of the late Michael Jackson is out in European theatres now and hits US cinemas tomorrow, Euronews writes.

Michael, the Antoine Fuqua-directed and estate-approved film which chronicles the King of Pop’s rise to stardom, has been critically panned and widely accused of whitewashing MJ’s troubled life.

A lot of criticism leveled at the film concerns the decision to not engage with the child sexual abuse allegations made against Michael Jackson, as well as the choice to leave out anything of dramatic value that could paint the late superstar in a negative way.

The critical backlash, however, has not landed well with family members and the stars of the film, who have spoken out against the negative reviews of Michael.