Michael – the Antoine Fuqua-directed movie about Michael Jackson – has sparked more than a few discussions since it was first screened for audiences. Critics were down on the biopic and shared their issues with the film earlier on and, since the film’s wide release at the end of April, a portion of the general audience seems to disagree with pundits. Needless to say, debates have arisen in regard to the merits of Fuqua’s latest film, though Spike Lee is making it clear that he really enjoys it while simultaneously addressing critics’ responses.
Lee, who was a close friend of Michael Jackson, recently spoke about his perception of the late entertainer. With that, he also discussed their collaboration on the “short film” for Jackson’s 1996 single, “They Don’t Care About Us.” During that discussion with CNN, Lee went on to share his thoughts about Michael, and he succinctly shared his positive feelings on the movie:
