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The Michael Jackson Movie Fails at the Basic Duty of a Biopic - Slate

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Bigness
54
Coverage
38
Recency
93
Engagement
25
Velocity
94
Confidence
49
Clipability
67
Polarization
0
Claims
8
Contradictions
0
Breakthrough
100

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Neutral80%
Negative20%

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North America

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Politics - Google News US Headlines

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Michael' Director Says There's 'Absolutely' Enough Footage For a Sequel - Billboard.

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‘Michael' moonwalks to US$97 million opening, shattering record for music biopics - CTV News.

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Michael' moonwalks to $97 million opening, shattering record for music biopics - NBC News.

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The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.

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The Michael Jackson Movie Fails at the Basic Duty of a Biopic Slate'Michael' Movie Director Talks Reshoots And Controversies: Q&A Deadline'Michael' moonwalks to $97 million opening, shattering record for music biopics NBC News‘Michael' Fans Danced in the Aisles, Critics Be Damned

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Summary

**Summary:** The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" fails to meet the basic duty of a biopic by receiving poor reviews but still performs exceptionally well at the box office, grossing over $97 million. **Why It Matters:** Despite its critical failures, the film's commercial success overshadows its artistic shortcomings,

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