The widely condemned film stars Jaafar Jackson as his uncle

The reviews for the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" are out, and Rotten Tomatoes critics are not thrilled with the big-screen story of the King of Pop.

A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame.

Antoine Fuqua's biopic sidesteps any controversy by focusing on the singer's early career, but stands out for the way it recreates the electricity of his live performances.

The widely condemned film stars Jaafar Jackson as his uncle

Dan Reed’s 2019 documentary exposed graphic allegations of child sex abuse against the late pop icon