Early critic reviews for Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," starring Jaafar Jackson, have driven its Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer into the low 30s—firmly "rotten" territory—based on over 100 reviews aggregated since the April 10 Berlin premiere. Detractors decry the film as flashy and nostalgic yet frustratingly shallow, sidestepping Jackson's controversies in favor of music-driven spectacle like recreated "Thriller" and "Bad" sequences, echoing divisive reception patterns in music biopics such as "The Dirt" (38%). Praise centers on Jackson's uncanny portrayal and production values, but narrative hollowness dominates sentiment. With wide theatrical release tomorrow (April 24), expect a surge in reviews that could shift the score slightly, alongside audience metrics influencing trader positioning amid high box office expectations.