After moonwalking to $850 million at the global box office, Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, is ready to pop and lock onto digital and physical platforms. According to Lionsgate, Michael will be available for digital purchase from June 9. Michael will also be available to rent via Premium Video on Demand (for 48 hours) and to buy via Premium Electronic Sell-Thru on participating digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google TV, YouTube, and more.
If you’re still into purchasing physical media (bless you), Michael will be available to purchase on DVD, Blu-ray (Digital), 4K UHD (Blu-ray, Digital), 4K UHD (Blu-ray, Digital) Collectible Edition with Photo Book from Lionsgate, and 4K UHD (Blu-ray, Digital) Walmart and Amazon Exclusive SteelBooks on July 14.
What is Michael about?
“Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.”
Our thoughts on Michael
Is Michael a good movie? Our editor-in-chief, Chris Bumbray, had mixed thoughts about Fuqua’s film, saying, “While I’m probably making Michael sound pretty bad, here’s the thing: I actually enjoyed it. About fifty percent of the movie is dedicated to recreating the process of making and performing the music, and when they stick to that, Michael is a blast. In terms of a body of work, no matter what you think of the King of Pop, no one really touches him, so it’s a thrill to watch him put together Off the Wall or shoot Thriller.”
Chris continues, “The movie is already infamous for how it ends, with the debut of Bad in 1988, although they don’t delve into the making of that album. Rather, the climax is set during the 1984 Victory tour. It ends with the promise of a potential second movie, which presumably would explore how Bad and Dangerous came to be—if they can figure out a way to deal with the more unseemly aspects of the second half of his life. We’ll have to wait and see, but no doubt Lionsgate will be itching for a sequel, as this is going to print money.”
For those of you wanting a sequel, Lionsgate is already teasing another film to represent more chapters in the Gloved One’s life and career. Details are in short supply, though I doubt that even a second film would delve into the accusations of child molestation hurled at MJ toward the end of his legendary life.
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