Michael is releasing in just a few short days now, and the first reactions are in. Director Antoine Fuqua helps tell the story of the world’s biggest music icon. Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle Michael Jackson in the new movie. On April 24, fans can hit the theater themselves to relive the phenomenon, or experience it all for the first time.

Initial takes praise Fuqua’s direction. But, there are some small parts of the story that didn’t make the cut. Still, if you’re a MJ mega-fan or just a casual observer, there’s probably something for you in the 2 hr runtime of Michael. Check out what folks lucky enough to see it early have to say after the jump!

Fitting for the Greatest Entertainer – THS’s Hunter Bolding

Our Hunter Bolding saw the film and had substantial praise for both Jaafar Jackson ad Colman Domingo. But, despite a hurried ending, the tribute still proves transfixing for the ride there!

One of the Best Music Biopics – THS’s Junior Felix

THS’s Editor-In-Chief thinks Michael could end up being one of the best examples from this entire genre. The musical sequences deserve a special shout out here. It’s clear Jaafar really studied his uncle to get these down.

Credit where it’s due – DiscussingFilm’s Andrew Salazar

It would have been very easy for Antoine Fuqua and his staff to just tell a nice easygoing version of Jackson while playing the hits. It’s important to note that delves into how that level of fame can change a person.

Why we go to the movies – ScreenRant’s Liam Crowley

 If you love that old Michael Jackson bad catalog, be prepared to have an amazing time. Domingo might have a supporting actor Oscar campaign to contend for when it’s all said and done.

Jaafar Jackson is AMAZING – @GAGEmusicx

The songwriter and musician has already seen Michael 3 times already. So, I think he liked it, safe to say. Lot of love for the leading man stepping into the shoes of his mega-star uncle.

Fans are feeling it too – Michael Movie Carpet Reactions

 The movie itself put out a bunch of fan reactions. A word that keeps coming up is amazing from regular viewers. We’ll all get to decide for ourselves in theaters and IMAX on April 24.

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