'Michael' vs 'Bohemian Rhapsody': Reviews, Box Office and Oscars
Summary
The movie "Michael," a biopic about Michael Jackson starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, opened with $217 million worldwide, setting a new record for music biopics despite mixed to negative reviews. The film covers Jackson’s life up to 1988 and has been compared to the 2018 biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody," which had a smaller box office opening and slightly better critical reviews.Key Facts
- "Michael" opened with $217 million worldwide and $97 million in the U.S., a record for music biopics.
- The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, and is co-produced by the Jackson family estate.
- Critics gave "Michael" mostly negative reviews, with a 38% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes but a 97% audience score.
- The movie covers Jackson’s life until 1988, before allegations of child abuse surfaced publicly.
- "Michael" has been criticized for ignoring difficult parts of Michael Jackson’s life.
- "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018), about Freddie Mercury, had a $124 million opening worldwide and received better critic reviews (60% on Rotten Tomatoes).
- Both films are noted for glossing over complex or darker aspects of their subjects’ lives.
- "Michael" has surpassed "Bohemian Rhapsody" in box office opening both globally and domestically.
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