“Most movies about musicians follow an artist’s rise, fall and eventual redemption. Partially funded by the Jackson estate, Michael is all rise — the ascension of a holy being to the top of the universe. The movie ends in 1988 with the singer’s triumphant solo Bad tour, which is kind of like ending an O.J. Simpson biopic with him winning the Heisman Trophy.” – WBUR’s Arts & Culture, 04/21/2026