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Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story
2004 85 min Canada, United States PG-13 12+
★4.3
Drama, TV Movie
Director: Allan Moyle
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Description
Chronicles the rise and fall of pop king Michael Jackson.
Budget:
$1.2M
Starring
Flex Alexander
Actor
Eugene Clark
Actor
Amy Sloan
Actor
Awards
1 nomination
Key opinion
Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story is widely condemned for its lack of factual accuracy and poor production quality. Both viewers and critics emphasize that the film fails to provide a respectful or realistic portrayal of Michael Jackson's life, characterizing it as a disingenuous and poorly executed biography.
| Screenplay | The narrative prioritizes fabricated events over historical truth, resulting in a distorted and unreliable biography. | |
| Acting | The casting fails to capture the likeness or physical presence of the subject, with lead actor Flax Alexander's physique described as unsuitable for the role. | |
| Production | The heavy use of makeup and prosthetics is visually unconvincing and distracting. | |
| Acting | The performance of the actor playing the younger version of the subject is the only tolerable element, though it is ultimately overshadowed by the surrounding incompetence. |