For those who appreciate Michael Jackson's work, this movie seems to get even richer with repeated viewings. It moves along quickly while presenting an account of the early years of the King of Pop. The film details his rise to global fame, including instances of abuse from his father and the difficulties he faced concerning his childhood and self-image. While I found Bohemian Rhapsody more satisfying in terms of its length and organization, this movie does provide a fresh perspective on Jackson’s life, although it would have benefited from a similar structure—particularly regarding runtime. The film clocks in at 127 minutes, compared to Bohemian Rhapsody's 134 minutes. I was initially concerned that even though the running time isn’t quite two hours without credits, it still felt shorter than expected and should be easily accessible for audiences with shorter attention spans, especially younger viewers who use platforms like TikTok. Here's a breakdown of my thoughts: Story: 8.2/10 (well-written and humorous); Pacing: 7.1/10 (fast but not hurried, well-suited for newer generations); Structure: 5.3/10 (too straightforward and occasionally unappealing); Acting: 8/10 (the performances by Colman, Juliano, Jaafar, Nia, and Miles were excellent); Accuracy: 9.1/10 (a more accurate timeline than Bohemian Rhapsody); Exploration: 4.8/10 (it reads like a Wikipedia entry and doesn’t offer any new or previously unknown details about Michael's life); Drama: 8.9/10 (well-executed); Soundtrack: 7.3/10 (essentially a collection of greatest hits, but the selections were spot on); CGI: 6.5/10 (can be distracting at times, particularly with Bubbles, though it doesn't detract significantly from the overall experience); Dancing: 9.8/10 (a true masterpiece, virtually flawless); Cinematography: 7.5/10 (crisp visuals, although sometimes feels like they were specifically designed for younger audiences); Ending: 8.8/10 (provides sufficient time to prepare for Part Two and concludes on a positive note). My final rating is 7.6/10 (⭐⭐⭐⭐).

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