“Michael” and the Tension of Lacking Tension
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.

A driver of a big manager is hospitalized with his boss's documents and adventures start...
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.
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