The New Michael Jackson Movie

May 4, 2026, 07:56
GlobalEntertainment

Introduction

A new movie about Michael Jackson is in cinemas. Many people are paying to see it, but some people are unhappy.

Main Body

The movie shows Michael Jackson from his first band to 1988. It does not show the bad things people said about him later. The director says the movie only covers a short time. Michael Jackson's family paid for the movie. They paid 10 to 15 million dollars to change some parts. They removed stories about the 1993 problems. Some critics say the movie is only for money. They say it hides the truth. But many fans love the movie. It made 217 million dollars in the first weekend.

Conclusion

The movie makes a lot of money. However, critics and fans do not agree about the story.

Learning

💸 Talking about Money

In this text, we see two different ways to describe spending and making money. This is very useful for A2 learners to describe business or shopping.

1. Paying for something When you give money to get a service or product:

  • Paying to see it →\rightarrow (Buying a ticket)
  • Paid for the movie →\rightarrow (Gave money for the production)

2. Making money When you receive money from selling something:

  • Made 217 million dollars →\rightarrow (The total profit/income)
  • Makes a lot of money →\rightarrow (General success)

🌓 The 'But' Logic

Notice how the writer connects two opposite ideas. This helps you move from simple sentences to A2 level descriptions:

Positive Idea →\rightarrow BUT →\rightarrow Negative Idea

"Many people are paying to see it, but some people are unhappy."

Pro Tip: You can also use "However" at the start of a new sentence to do the same thing:

"The movie makes a lot of money. However, critics and fans do not agree."

Vocabulary Learning

cinemas (n.)
Places where movies are shown
Example:I went to the cinemas to watch the new movie.
unhappy (adj.)
Not happy
Example:She felt unhappy after the rain.
director (n.)
Person who directs a film
Example:The director explained the story to the audience.
covers (v.)
To include or deal with
Example:The book covers many different topics.
critics (n.)
People who evaluate and review works
Example:Critics praised the actor's performance.
truth (n.)
The real facts or reality
Example:He told the truth about what happened.