There are singers, there are famous singers, and then there are legends and Micheal is truly that. Even if you've not heard about Michael Jackson or listened to any of his albums, you've probably seen a person do the moonwalk or wear a shiny glove and dance to his songs. Yes, that's how big of an influence Michael Jackson is. So when Hollywood announced Michael, the long-awaited movie about the King of Pop, I had one big question. Could any movie truly capture someone who felt larger than life? That's not an easy challenge. Michael Jackson's story wasn't just about music. It was about talent, hard work, unbelievable success, incredible pressure, and a life that millions of people watched every single day. After watching Michael, I walked away feeling something I wasn't truly expecting. I didn't just feel like I'd watched another music biopic. I felt like I'd been reminded why Michael Jackson became one of the most important entertainers the world has ever seen.

The movie follows Michael from his early days performing with The Jackson 5 to becoming one of the biggest stars on Earth. We see the excitement of success, the pressure that came with fame, the sacrifices that most people never think about, that's what surprised me the most. Instead of simply saying, "Michael became famous," the movie tries to show how difficult that journey really was. And yes truly, that's what makes it interesting. To me, Jaafar Jackson had the hardest job to play in this movie. Imagine being asked to play Michael Jackson but not just to imitate him, but to become him. Michael had a distinct voice, a unique way of walking, with a very unique way of smiling, one wrong move and fans would easily notice. Casting Jaafar Jackson was a perfect choice because he's the one that truly understands him better. I honestly believe Jaafar came closer to being Michael than anyone else.

A Michael Jackson movie without great music wouldn't work. Thankfully, this film understands that. Instead of rushing through famous songs as quickly as possible, it lets many of them breathe. When songs like Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, and Man in the Mirror appear, they don't feel like random background music. They feel like important moments in Michael's life. I really loved that. The songs aren't simply there because audiences recognize them, they're there because they help tell the story. That's exactly how a musical biopic should work. And I loved how they didn't make the movie about worshipping Michael or emphasize on the fans literally fainting on the ground over him, even though I found it very funny. But they made us remember that behind the glittering jackets, sold-out stadiums, and record-breaking albums was still a human being.

One thing I noticed throughout the movie is how much care went into recreating Michael's world. The costumes look familiar, the concerts feel alive, the choreography captures the energy people remember. The filmmakers clearly wanted audiences to feel like they were stepping back into one of Michael's performances instead of simply watching actors on a stage. One thing I noticed is that when very famous moments in Michael's life were being recreated, they didn't actually looked rushed. They were treated like normal important moments in history. Even though the critics gave this movie a mixed review, I'm glad the box office said otherwise. The movie has crossed the $1 billion mark, proving that indeed Micheal's legacy still lives on.

Years from now, people probably won't remember every scene in Michael. But I think they'll remember how the movie made them feel. They'll remember hearing those songs again, they'll remember seeing the famous dances recreated. They'll remember laughing, smiling, and maybe even getting emotional as they watched the journey of someone who changed music forever. I give this movie an 8/10.

MICHAEL IS STILL PLAYING IN THEATRES AND AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL.