Michael Jackson fans got the last laugh at critics who panned the exceptional biopic about the late King of Pop as they flooded theaters across the globe, many wearing their idol's trademark white and sequined glove, fedora hats, black pants, and white socks.

From its opening moments, driven by “Wanna Be Startin’ Something,” the film “doesn’t build slowly; it drops you right into it,” placing viewers inside the sound, rhythm, and energy that once powered Jackson’s tours and made him a worldwide phenomenon.

And the family’s presence behind the scenes matters—four of Jackson’s brothers, including the late Tito, and Michael’s son Prince, serve as executive producers. By the end, you’re not thinking about what’s missing. You’re thinking about the music. The movement. The feeling.

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