Amid critics’ criticism of the biopic, ‘Michael’ is set to take the box office by storm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\na day ago michael’s <\/i>Released, a surprise report on the biopic increases the hype for the Jafar Jackson-starrer.<\/p>\n
This is about the expected box office of the film in the opening weekend. according to Diversity<\/i>Exhibitors believe it will debut at $65 to $70 million and could exceed $80 million due to aggressive pre-sales and IMAX.<\/p>\n
With this staggering expectation, a similar figure is said to gross $80 million in overseas markets, which if that happens, will push the box office past $150 million.<\/p>\n
Given the mouth-watering potential, Michael’s budget exceeded $155 million after reshooting several scenes from Jackson’s 1993 case, causing a year-long delay in production.<\/p>\n
The report comes after a series of reviews criticized the King of Pop biopic; However, Jackson’s performance drew sharp attacks from critics.<\/p>\n
For example, in the review USA Today<\/i> stated, “Jafar may share his late uncle’s megawatt smile, supple frame and Bambi eyelashes. But his fluid dance moves \u2013 highlighted as him teaching footwork to gang members in the ‘Beat It’ video \u2013 and soft-spoken cadence are studied to perfection. This isn’t about nepotism.”<\/p>\n
Similarly, deadline <\/i>Wrote, “The casting of Jafar in The Family may have seemed a bit much, but the fact that he doesn’t do his own singing didn’t bother me.” <\/p>\n
“Because this man channels Uncle Michael in unique ways and sells this performance with all the right dance moves and sharp dramatic talent to make us believe that Michael Jackson is with us once again.”<\/p>\n
michael <\/i>Debuts in theaters on April 24.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n