Michael Jackson Biopic Dominates The Weekend Despite Mixed Reviews
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The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to $97 million domestic and $217 million worldwide, the biggest debut for a musical biopic, buoyed by audience enthusiasm and big-screen concert moments despite mostly tepid reviews and significant production headaches. Strong Imax performance and a nostalgia-driven, communal theater experience helped Lionsgate post a record-box-office weekend and signal potential sequels.
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