I had tickets to see the new movie Michael over the weekend. By Wednesday, I had started reading all these horrible reviews about the movie. So much so that I considered cancelling my ticket and going to see something else instead.
I’m glad I didn’t cancel.
The movie was incredible. It was fast-paced and awesome with all the dancing and familiar songs. Michael’s nephew does a great job of being his uncle. I read that he hadn’t acted or danced, and he nailed both!
I enjoyed the movie very much, and it made me think about Michael Jackson. I remember the moment when my dad got us the Michael Jackson LP with Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean. We played it at home over and over again. We watched those three music videos countless times when we were kids.
And I remember where I was when he died, and what I was doing. I remember how shocked I was. I couldn’t believe it. I thought it wasn’t true. He died about a month before my son was born.
I have since listened to every interview I can find about Jaafar Jackson, and I am rewatching all of Michael’s music videos. The way they portray him in the movie makes me understand him more. His personality and why he did the things he did. It made a big impression on me.
I hope they do the next movie.