Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The first part of this is a clip from the following interview on
Dave Wants to Know with David Wylie
youtube.com/watch?v=Ppm5HqJl6Pg
Why are critics and audiences so divided on Michael?
In this clip, I break down why fan-driven movies often play differently with critics, why Michael connected so strongly with Michael Jackson fans, and why the movie’s approach to his legacy, controversies, music, and mythology created such a massive Rotten Tomatoes split.
00:00 The critic/audience divide on Michael
00:47 Critics watch movies differently than audiences
01:08 Fan movies and Rotten Tomatoes splits
01:27 Why Michael was designed for Michael Jackson fans
02:05 Turning Michael Jackson into an underdog
02:24 The charm, music, and weirdness of Michael
03:02 Why fans got exactly what they wanted
03:32 The controversy critics couldn’t ignore
04:06 Why the movie focuses on the early years
04:55 Why some critics rejected the movie’s portrayal
05:14 Is Michael a puff piece?
06:18 Valid criticisms of what the movie leaves out
06:51 Why critics wanted a different movie
07:34 Final thoughts on the critic/audience disconnect
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The first part of this is a clip from the following interview on
Dave Wants to Know with David Wylie
youtube.com/watch?v=Ppm5HqJl6Pg
Why are critics and audiences so divided on Michael?
In this clip, I break down why fan-driven movies often play differently with critics, why Michael connected so strongly with Michael Jackson fans, and why the movie’s approach to his legacy, controversies, music, and mythology created such a massive Rotten Tomatoes split.
00:00 The critic/audience divide on Michael
00:47 Critics watch movies differently than audiences
01:08 Fan movies and Rotten Tomatoes splits
01:27 Why Michael was designed for Michael Jackson fans
02:05 Turning Michael Jackson into an underdog
02:24 The charm, music, and weirdness of Michael
03:02 Why fans got exactly what they wanted
03:32 The controversy critics couldn’t ignore
04:06 Why the movie focuses on the early years
04:55 Why some critics rejected the movie’s portrayal
05:14 Is Michael a puff piece?
06:18 Valid criticisms of what the movie leaves out
06:51 Why critics wanted a different movie
07:34 Final thoughts on the critic/audience disconnect
FIND ME ONLINE
INSTAGRAM @seantalksabout
TWITTER @kirkneverdied
FACEBOOK facebook.com/seanchandlertalksabout
Patreon patreon.com/seanchandler
This is a Sean Chandler Plus video
FIND THE SEAN CHANDLER PODCAST:
ITUNES: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-chandler-podcast/id1498677542
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/show/3xv87P7IlCwccth177rnM6
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My Merch Store
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Check out the complete list of gear I use for creating my YouTube videos here: kit.co/SeanChandler/my-youtube-equipment
See a list of my posters (and where to get them) here: kit.co/SeanChandler/my-movie-posters
See a list of my Funko Pops here: kit.co/SeanChandler/my-funko-pop-collection
Fan Mail can be sent to:
Sean M. Chandler
PO Box 1042
Hutto, TX 78634
VIDEO SUMMARYThis video contains Sean Chandler Talks About's
AFFLIATE DISCLAIMERI may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to any products or services from this video.
