Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, his nephew Jaafar Jackson and niece Tahkyah brings plenty Jackson and Friends ends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and his 3 children and many more.
A straightforward tribute documentary about Michael Jackson that covers his life and career through family interviews and archival footage. While the access to Katherine Jackson and other family members adds some personal warmth, the film follows a fairly conventional biographical documentary format without particularly groundbreaking insights or revelations. The cinematography is standard talking-head documentary fare, and the narrative arc doesn't offer much that dedicated fans wouldn't already know. The TMDB score likely reflects fan devotion to MJ rather than exceptional filmmaking craft.