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(Source: Rotten Tomatoes )  There continues to be a staple in the entertainment industry, where a piece of work (and/or the people involved in making it) tend to generate divisive responses from critics and audiences, respectively. While each side has its pros and cons, including either legitimate or passive arguments, it’s important to remember that individual opinions are subjective. As somebody who has read, studied, and analyzed both sides for many years (and I still do), I believe this is one of the reasons that criticism—constructive criticism, rather—is important. That certainly is the case with the recent biopic on the late music artist and entertainer, Michael Jackson.  A co-production between Lionsgate, Universal, and Optimum (the latter was behind many of Jackson’s famous short films, including the compilation feature Moonwalker ), and with the approval and support of Jackson’s estate and family, Michael highlights many signature moments from his childhood, his wor...