Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland (2017)

People are voting emotionally.

As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

Overall an average film at best. I think they left out all kinds of tidbits concerning the last few years of his life. Acting was fairly solid and the guy that played Michael was pretty good. Story could have been deeper though. Anyway would I recommend it? Meh... Take it or leave it.

There have been various films, documentaries plus many other types of media endeavours (and there probably are more to come still), but this touching biopic is of different class. With a screenplay based on the book (Remember the time - Protecting Michael Jackson in his final days) written by Michael's most devoted bodyguards Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard, the very few people who stood by him unconditionally, the movie brings soul-stirring insight into Michael's life mainly as a father. Masterfully directed by Dianne Houston and with Suzanne de Passe (whom worked with Michael since he was only the wonder baby brother of the Jackson 5) as one of the executive producers, the talented entire team, from actors and all behind the cameras to lights, wardrobe, makeup and hair, has uniquely managed to recreate all the Michael Jackson magic without using any original piece of his work or otherwise related.  Not only a wonderful performance from Chad Coleman, who seemed to me was playing the actual main character telling a most moving story about the greatest entertainer of all times and Navi breathtakingly playing Michael Jackson, but all the actors did a fabulous job of their role.The end result is a great movie that takes us on a very emotional journey, soulfully and skilfully depicted. I feel is a loving, respectful tribute to Michael, but also a way for every Michael Jackson fan to grieve on a more profound level and hopefully get closure. An opportunity for anyone to learn and understand that unprecedented success comes only with tremendous effort and hard work, that the price of fame can be life threatening. Last but not least, that celebrities too are only human beings who can get easily hurt, even permanently damaged, just like we all can and that they need and deserve same level of respect and privacy everyone else does in order to feel safe and help them function properly.

This was unbelievable. Navi is not only amazing on stage but also a very good actor. I can't get over how realistic the film feels. It was very interesting and upsetting to know what happened on Michael Jacksons final days. I've seen Navi twice and he's so good but doing Searching for Neverland also shows how talented he is. He should be so proud

I think Navi was a great actor. He is obviously a shrewd businessman like Michael was. I am sure that only he (after being so close to Michael) could tell his story around 2009.Unfortunately, the story was weak in a few moments. The one big dramatic & good moment was (spoiler) about a brother of his "acting out" when he needed money. Other than that the movie was repetitive. Most of us fans wanted Conrad Murray moments to see how that man ticked but those moments may be a totally separate movie. On the one hand, although Murray should not be glorified, he should not have just been given an introduction. He did way more than treat the kids. That is the real story.Finally, contrary to another review, Navi also has brown skin like Michael did. I'm not sure where the other user reviewer got the notion that Navi was white. They showed Navi on a special right after and his skin was brown as The Jacksons with no make up. Nevertheless, he was obviously a top MJ impersonator who will make even more of a name for himself, until he is ready to retire.