Michael

[Nikhil]

This film goes beyond simply telling the story of Michael Jackson.
It pulls back the curtain and lets you experience something deeper, something more personal.

Essential viewing for fans of Michael Jackson. Was fantastic to relive moments of growing up in the 80s when his music first hit Indian shores.
Critics will find faults but I think the movie was made quite well given the massive task at hand.

 

[Sushant Sharma]

Been hearing lots of good things. Time to buy a ticket and go watch.

 

[gurujee]

It is as good as those concert dvds where i want to hear the songs, watch the man drive audience mad with his charismatic personality and dance moves. But as a biopic it is childish.

 

[vikramdesigner]

I went in expecting a typical biopic, but this film works better when you stop looking at it that way. It’s less of a deep character study and more of an immersive tribute to Michael Jackson as a performer.

What really stands out is the sound design and musical sequences - this is where the film truly comes alive. In a proper theatre setup, especially something like IMAX Koramangala, the experience hits differently. The energy, crowd simulation, and iconic tracks feel almost concert-like. At moments, it genuinely feels closer to watching restored concert footage than a traditional narrative film.

That said, if you’re expecting a layered, introspective biopic that explores his life in depth, you might find it a bit surface-level or even simplified in parts. The storytelling doesn’t always match the scale of the subject.

But honestly, I don’t think that was the primary goal here.

For fans - or even for anyone who grew up hearing his music - this is a theatrical experience worth having at least once, mainly for how it recreates that larger-than-life stage presence.


Go in for the music, the performance, and the atmosphere - not for a documentary-level biography - and you’ll likely walk out satisfied.

 

[hifimaddy]

Watching Michael yesterday evening here in Europe felt less like watching a film and more like stepping into a memory I never actually lived—but somehow always carried as a fan. As someone who deeply admires Michael Jackson, I went in with high expectations, and I came out genuinely moved.

The film builds steadily, but the last 15 minutes are where it truly becomes something special. Jaafar Jackson doesn’t just perform—he channels Michael in a way that feels almost surreal. In those final moments, it didn’t feel like an actor on screen; it felt like watching MJ himself. That’s not something you can fake easily, and Jaafar absolutely delivers.

Throughout the movie, I found myself completely immersed—tapping my legs, getting goosebumps, and just feeling that unmistakable energy that only Michael’s music and presence can create. It reminded me why his artistry still resonates so powerfully across generations. If time travel were possible, I would want to go straight back to 1982 and witness the Thriller era live, in all its groundbreaking glory. That raw excitement, that cultural shift

As someone who owns original pressing MJ vinyl records, I’ve always appreciated the authenticity and depth of his work. This film, especially in its strongest moments, honours that legacy. It doesn’t just tell his story—it lets you feel it.

For fans, this isn’t just a movie. It’s an experience.

 

[amit11]

In Imax, you are in a live concert the last 20 minutes...