Leaving Neverland Part 1 and Part 2 Review

It took everything in me to review this just because of the controversy included. But Leaving Neverland is something that I was able to finally finish so I want to talk about it.
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[@AustinBurke]

As I anticipated, some comments have come in telling me I don’t know all the facts. 1. I expected backlash, because some just wanna argue. 2. This isn’t a “video essay on the subject.” It’s a movie review. I’m reviewing the film. Not the case. Not the convictions. Not whether they’re right or wrong. I’m reviewing..... The movie. I need no prior knowledge of anything regarding these accusations for that. For those of you that understand that; thank you!!🙏🏻

[@TheRubyTuesday]

You do you Austin. Non biased review based on the doc, not the content. Thanks.

[@D__03]

Well said and also: who _does_ know all the facts? Nobody, all we can do is make up our own minds about it.

[@wolflarson71]

No need for an explanation. Anyone with common sense and who has a reasonable judge of character will conclude the two victims were sincere and Michael was guilty (I went in extremely skeptical of the claims against Michael, btw). Notice the critics refuse to watch the movie because they don't trust their own judgment, or more cynically, they don't care what he did because his contributions as a musician justify the molestation of young boys.

[@ArtCraftLand]

Well, you DID say you are not a fan of the person Michael Jackson because of this fantasy movie... so you're not just reviewing! If you knew the entire facts, you'd be grossed out at these two liars, at how evil they can be. Yeah, Wade was so "distressed" that he went on to ruin Britney Spears' relationship with Justin Timberlake by sleeping with her... That's some confidence! Not the poor little traumatized kid he's trying to portray... You should study body language or search some videos that do that for Wade ROBson. I bet there are gonna be more about him from now on... AND about the other liar that wants money desperately (that's why they asked for $1.3 BILLION from the MJ Estate). Michael took care of them their entire life and they think they are entitled to that, no matter which way... LIARS!!!

[@spinachpies]

@@wolflarson71 bull. They watched the movie and everything is disproven by their own statements. Good luck to you though b

[@tommyg9283]

But also it’s unfair to convict someone without evidence people are innocent until proven guilty. However it’s a tough one because when someone tells their story about sexual trauma you cannot call them a liar because you can never really know. It’s all a shame.

[@rhys992]

Wades story has been chucked out of court as he was lieing constantly. So yes, they are even contradicting their own lies. Also they are sueing the estate for hundreds of millions of dollars.

[@rhys992]

@@patrickmiller5125 that comment was the biggest load of shit I've ever heard in my life. Thanks for giving me a laugh 😁😂

[@patrickmiller5125]

@@rhys992 wow really? i guess i'm not surprised, you sound very sheltered lmaoo

[@StrongerThanYsterday]

Tommy G yeaaaah if wade story is true why his case always get throw out the court many times !!! Something ain't right here

[@lastweek3606]

He did it. Go somewhere else and spew that mess.

[@jacobmartin7481]

Admire the honesty of reviewing something so controversial without going off the deep end about it.

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you Jacob! It was a tough one

[@kenyavictory2498]

I'm a survivor too, and we can relate to these victims, i was a die hard fan of his too, but this is something I just CANNOT excuse or forgive.

[@rikostronger6099]

Watch the original Oprah interview in 1993. I don’t think anyone born after 87 -1993 can truly understand how big Michael was. The documentary is horrific to watch because it put images into your mind that you can not verify.

[@jacotromp1065]

It is something everybody needs to see, because these things really happen. Even from famous people

[@pavellitoff668]

I wouldn't have watched it, had it not involved MJ and now I am educated about sexual abuse. The entire family feels shaken up when they portray their experience and I just can't imagine that all members of two families would be such good actors to make this all up. I hope these gents and many other victims who watch this piece will benefit from it on their journey of healing.

[@whileyouareinmali]

that b*** safeCheque committed to his wedding wovs tough...still keeping the FAKE ring !?!

[@jonz23m]

If you knew about the huge inconsistencies and the history of the main accuser you would know. That's why Its closer to a propaganda piece than anything.

[@nathanielbables8652]

It's all out there asses check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHK3kJpqrbisfJY

[@jasondermack7485]

I really enjoyed your review on this one. You did not take one side over the other and kept it very balanced. I look forward to more documentary reviews in the future!

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you so much!

[@lilibet297]

It would've been hard for them to bring in anybody from the other side, because it was only Michael and the boys in the most important, damning moments. Nobody else could've refuted it other than saying how they knew Michael to act, and it's very easy to put up a front.

[@user-dj4zb1pt4z]

Well said.

[@semiribrahim8956]

no it wouldn't have been.... they included the mothers and they weren't their when the alleged abuse happened. So why were they included, people who knew Michael should be able to defend him in this film...

[@tommyg9283]

I love you Austin! Keep up the hard work your reviews are always great.

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you :)

[@agent00chlen]

I personaly think that this film is a good platform for the kids that are blindly worship to their idols and parents who do not talk enough to them and do not look after them close enough. Bad thing about the monster is that each person can turn into it for whatever the reason or without any at all. Monsters can manipulate public opinnion, can pretend the helpless sheep to reach their own profits. I do understand why this is so hard for every hardcore fan, mostly coz of the fact that they can't answer the question: Did i enjoy the great tallent of a real monster in flesh this whole time? Your review is great BTW big up from Russia

[@cengiztemi8713]

I would say that if we got to see both sides of the story

[@antoniomadidi383]

It's unfair to spoil the image of someone without evidences...this film is one sided ...Michael is dead ,they should respect a dead man

[@agent00chlen]

Antonio MADIDI if he WAS a pedophile why should we respect him? This film directly shows the story of two sexually molested kids who grown up and found some force to tell us about it wether it’s true or it’s not the purpose of the plot is to tell particular story which is one-sided for the reason. If it was called “Leaving neverland or probably Michael did not do anything let’s sort this shit” then it would make sense to show other side, but people already know the other side of the story, court trial went good for Michael you know the rest...

[@2sidestothestory782]

@@agent00chlen They should of made this story while he was alive but knew Michael could sue their ass and force them to tell the truth in court. But why not wait for him to be dead so you don't get to his story.

[@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0]

I was disturbed by this for the next couple of days after watching it and it was so depressing! Ugh! Absolutely disgusting! It all makes sense as to why these men couldn't bring themselves to put it out there. And becoming a parent made them realize alot of things and that is SO true!

[@annlanders978]

So you fell for it too? Sorry but it was FICTION.

[@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0]

@@annlanders978 Sorry but you mean YOU fell for that disgusting sick piece of shit pretending he's some type of angel, that just likes to hang out with little boys! Fool!

[@phacelesshero]

Great review. Brave doing a vid on this documentary. Liked your point of view, honesty and handling the subject matter with respect.

[@doingtime20]

Agreed, if you take most documentaries on the matter it is hard to not believe Wade and Safechuck. It just fits. I mean we are talking about a guy in his 30s or 40s going out of his way to have 'sleepovers' with small kids. Forget the superstar status, the incredible talent, it's a grown man HAVING SLEEPOVERS WITH SMALL KIDS. How on earth has society justified that for so long. Not only the mothers were under a spell, even today people won't see things for what they are.

[@JDaua]

Great review! You did such a good job keeping the focus on the documentary, the information portrayed, and how it makes the viewer feel. I haven't watched it myself, reading reviews alone is upsetting.

[@villepakarinen]

How could you get both sides when the other side is dead?

[@theamazingfilmguy3070]

I thought the movie was a conspiracy about Michael Jackson faking his death and it wasn't anything like I thought it would be like.

[@dmvbawse4265]

Bro check out rageaholic videos it kills everyone’s bs on mj

[@Sheri7029]

Subscribed! Where can I see part 1 and part 2 although I don't have HBO?

[@jalabala2772]

KZbin

[@spookypeople7]

Very balanced review Austin. Well done!

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you!

[@kingtchenka628]

You're a real professional for doing this review Austin. Thank you.

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you so much

[@user-dj4zb1pt4z]

Great job with this review. It was the same for me, I kept having to take breaks. Your expression at the start of this video sums up my reaction. This one was hell of a hard watch.

[@MadeUpLikeADoll]

You did very well articulating your thoughts. Your emotions towards what you viewed... it came through in your description of this review. I'm not sure if it's something I'm going to embark on watching. It seems very emotional and disturbing. I may pass on watching it. However, I feel you did a very good job reviewing documentary.

[@johnlewis960]

It's only 3hr 15min in UK?? I wonder what they cut and why?

[@nahomaragaw5047]

john lewis when they brought it overseas, several articles came out noting several inconsistencies. For the UK version, they cut out what was noted to be false which was roughly 45 min of content. Kinda says something about the documentary

[@johnlewis960]

@@nahomaragaw5047 How could this even be allowed, ? sounds fishy to me, but If this ever goes to court they will use the 4hr version to discredit anyway so nothing will change there, I'd be interested to how many different length edited versions have been distributed around the word.

[@nahomaragaw5047]

john lewis the doc is still a film. Like any film, they’re allowed to edit it for certain content for distribution in certain countries. But yeah, it makes them look incredibly suspicious. More so than they already were

[@joseaniceto4962]

Thank you for reviewing it ! The only movie critic I follow that has. And I’ts tough to judge this movie cuz of the back story these two characters have with him and the fact that Michael isn’t here to defend himself

[@AustinBurke]

That’s a great point

[@nicelyfaithful]

Definitely a difficult watch as someone who loves MJ's music (always will) and as a molestation survivor myself, this documentary punched me extremely hard. In the end, to quote Lady Gaga 2015 song "until it happens to you, you won't know how it feels". Yes I feel this film is slight bias, but I get it. I can only try to put myself in Jimmy and Wade's shoes. Its hurts, its devastating. Its also just crazy how people like BIll Cosby, R. Kelly, Kevin Spacey, who are iconic for their craft (which I still give credit for) end living in smoky mirrors and practically damaging their lives. Again good documentary, I was very intrigued with the family dynamics as.....I pray they find healing. I gave it a 8.2/10.

[@whileyouareinmali]

That s why dan GREED hunted you and real abuse victims with SHOCK VALUE! If it is based on FACTS it would be 30 minutes not bloody 4 hours!

[@kenyavictory2498]

I'm a survivor too, and we can relate to these victims, i was a die hard fan of his too, but this is something I just CANNOT excuse or forgive.

[@jobywilliams6120]

It's extremely sad how celebrity clouds people's judgment... People talk about Michael as if he was their neighbor for 30 years..lol!! He was talented, but still just a human, capable of evil things.

[@Zombeastsqurl]

So glad you did this.

[@cintimcmomma]

I watched it and Oprah's interview too. They have a compelling story that's hard not to believe. Truly sad and haunting. Proud of you for talking on this one. It's been a very divisive topic.

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you Cheryl :)

[@whileyouareinmali]

Fake doc for real abuse victims to buy this b.s.

[@jonz23m]

The division is not about the abuse but about the sensationalism and the complete absence of evidence to slander the name of a dead person.

[@cintimcmomma]

@@jonz23m have to agree but these accusations came up when he was alive. Michael being dead makes it unfair he can't defend himself but he has advocates who will defend him no matter what. I'm not sure why people will fall on a sword for a man who admitted he slept with kids to set himself up for this type of accusations to surface in the first place. His talent is unquestionable but being a pediphile isn't that unquestionable either.

[@Bonafidevixen10032]

Wow. 4 hours. That's looong. Great review. I dunno what I'm gonna think or if I'm gonna watch it.

[@CorpsDiplomatique22]

Excellent and balanced review, thanks. This is a very important documentary that will hopefully make parents aware of red flags and encourage victims to come forward and seek help, and to understand that it is not their fault. Cheers!

[@annlanders978]

This is a horrible documentary that just goes to show that if you create a story that is sensational and lurid enough and make it believable you will actually get people to think it is true. And in the meantime you can destroy somebody's reputation.

[@robertvarley8740]

I just can't believe there's people out there who still think he's innocent. He's a grown man and he surrounded himself with children, slept in the same bed as them and if you look up some of the details of when he was first arrested one of the items entered into evidence was a book with pictures of naked boys. Just because he was a great singer doesn't mean he wasn't also this horrible human being.

[@annlanders978]

That book was an ART book and by the way Michael Jackson had a private library of over 10,000 books. Also fans sent him books, etc. all the time. Michael was also a great student of art and an artist himself (painting and sketching). That book was not pornographic.

[@robertvarley8740]

@@annlanders978 In denial. Sometimes you have to use a bit of common sense in these situations.

[@robertvarley8740]

@@mysticalmoon8590 Oh well that makes having naked images of young boys and sleeping in the same bed as them perfectly normal then.

[@robertvarley8740]

@@mysticalmoon8590 If you don't think it's normal how can you defend him? If this was some random stranger I doubt you'd be coming to their defense. Just because you know who Michael Jackson is and you may like his music or even respect him doesn't mean he's innocent. www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/06/21/items-discovered-police-michael-jackson/ If you think all of that doesn't point towards him being guilty I don't think there's any point continuing this conversation.

[@robertvarley8740]

@@mysticalmoon8590 I never said he had child porn. I said he naked images of children. How you can justify that as being ok I don't know. If he wasn't such a huge name between all the accusations and evidence(yes it points toward suspicious behaviour) he would of been convicted. If you saw something in a newspaper stating "Man accused of sexual abuse" and they had all the same evidence they did for Michael Jackson almost everyone out there wouldn't question it. But because it's Michael Jackson people feel like they have to defend him.

[@williambudd1209]

Great review. It’s a tragic story but i think it’s super important that people are talking about these issues.

[@MorphoComics]

Watch Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (I'm gonna keep spamming until you watch it) xD

[@sokal__835]

4 hours, damn. That’s like 8 episodes of Big Mouth.

[@benwyde4754]

Plus an after special with Oprah

[@benwyde4754]

@Neel1567 is there any article about that? I'd be curious about reading more on specific things that got removed after watching the US version

[@user-dj4zb1pt4z]

@Neel1567 Please. It was shorter because of the commercials in the UK when it was shown on Channel 4. No commercials in the HBO version.

[@AaronHatcher]

Have you ever seen requiem for a dream? Just asking cuz you're saying this is the first movie that have made you feel uneasy and requiem for a dream is my favorite movie of all time and a lot of it is because how it hit me. I'm a former using addict that now is just an addict who doesn't use. Just wondering if you've seen it.

[@TheRubyTuesday]

Oh man, this looks tough to get through. Think I'll give it a miss.

[@highfrequency8234]

Michael Jackson's maid saw a lot which overlaps with what Wade Robson and James Safechuck said. The maid's testimony is really stomach turning and really nailed it in for me. Here's the link of the interview of the maid and what she witnessed at the Neverland ranch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4rTamSwgKd6nbs

[@TheNetflixNook]

I've been on the fence about watching this. Same way I am about ever watching Paterno film. That one in particular is hard having been from State College and being there the week they let him go. It's crazy to think what that film might make him look like and I'm guessing i'd feel the same way about this.

[@AustinBurke]

Wow, that’s incredible man. I’d say that hit you really hard.

[@AaronHatcher]

I can't speak for anyone else at all but I won't listen to his music again and I also don't really care if anyone else does. But the two story's are way too similar to be lies. They have never talked or met each other so for the 2 victims stories to be as similar to each other it's impossible.

[@whileyouareinmali]

Where do you live??? Wade was mj s niece's boyfriend from age 12-21 and these 2 conmen OF COURSE know each other! They grew up in hollywood business They are NOT you or me "ordinary people"

[@patrickmiller5125]

i'll keep listening to MJ's music. i also do not want to discredit the documentary, but since it's super one sided, i would also be curious to know if the two would willingly release their phone records to see if they've ever communicated by phone before. that would def make their stories less credible since they could easily conspire a fabricated lie together. again, not dismissing their claims, but no phone record of the two communicating would strengthen their allegations.

[@user-dj4zb1pt4z]

@@mysticalmoon8590 They met once when they were kids. That's it.

[@ShinigamiNoS]

This instantly made me think about a Korean movie called "Hope". Have you watched it? Also, I like how you point out that it was very one-sided and that you're not commenting on the actual case, but the "movie".

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you!

[@EllaChinois]

I only watched Part 1 of the documentary. It is the weirdest experience ever. Not sure I want to spend the energy on Part 2. If the documentary is loaded with lies, I have low tolerance toward lies. If it is all true, it is way too sick for me to stomach. Then again, some parents are just bad parents.

[@treme-rz7pi]

Thanks for reviewing this. So many channels chose not to do it because of the cyberbullying from the fans.

[@Frost71878]

The title of the documentary does not refer to the Neverland ranch!

[@RayLaRue]

This wasn't a review, it was your personal opinion - learn the difference!

[@wxndyrzr499]

Good shit brother

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TukoAlberto]

Next time put spoiler alert, i feel I saw the whole documentary in 10 min

[@AustinBurke]

A spoiler alert for a documentary? So you’re telling me you didn’t expect “interviews from the family and learning about their childhood.” C’mon now

[@MalVeveD]

I completely understand the feeling you got from watching the film! I appreciate your opinions, it’s very sincere! You are a great critic, really! 💚 (but, they lied, big time! 😉💚💚💚) don’t give me hate!!! I love Austin, i love movies, it’s just facts! ☺️🧡🧡

[@barnze81]

you look really cute in that hat. great review!

[@AustinBurke]

Thanks Tony!

[@Nagisasan36]

Great review. I've just discovered you. Like your style! My response was similar. Something in my guts said they were telling the truth. The whole thing made me queasy just watching it. They were just too believable. But only those boys know what did or didn't actually happen behind that closed door. It just comes down to who you find more believable - Jackson or these two. Keep up the good work dude 😉

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you my friend

[@earlwebb702]

Leaving Neverland and Surviving R. Kelly are two disturbing docs... I can't look at these two men the same... It's sad because these are two talented men, that had troubled childhoods and took it into adulthood with them and used their money and power to manipulate and abuse...

[@ShakShak1999]

Even though leaving Neverland is a fake documentary

[@jeetadhvaryu5680]

Am the only one who come here because title looks like promise neverland

[@titimelani2604]

I was a huge fan of michael jackson.i used to.he was my teenage crush idol. I have posters, bought shoes that he designed, bought his perfume with the 3d hollogram image of him.you name it. Back then when i first heard about his sexual abuse allegations, i still didnt believe it. There was a hesitation, but hell.. I believed him more that people try to use him for money.in 2009 when he passed away i cried.im married now and have two children.my son is 7years old now.after i watched this documentary of Leaving Neverland...i am devastated. Its hard not to believe the detail of James and Wade stories about Michael Jackson.for me these two men come up with a big story like that is really need a courage to face all the consequences after that.and things that affirm me that is not lie that they didnt put themselves like a total victim. They loved Michael so much and they used to believe what they did was for love and showed that they care about him.they dont deny the fact.after i watched this four hours documentary, i called my son to my room and held him so tight.i couldnt believe that Wade was in my son's age now when he was molested by Michael.my cousin have watched that documentary as well, she got a headache and got sick. She told me this documentary changed your whole perception and gave you thrill, will never ever seeing Michael Jackson as the same ever again.like ever. Your review is excellent here. I love it. Keep up the good work.

[@MJafro]

Lel they want 100 million $bills

[@StrongerThanYsterday]

Yup it was very one sided and playing on flashback footages and on the emotional level ,but when you compare it to the realty and all the trials that Mj has been through with 2 grand juries!and the FBI 10 years investigations ..so Mj outsmarted the FBI I don't think so , and I don't know what to believe the movie seemed odd for some reason. And honestly I can't take words for evidences cause we all see Jesse smollete thing :/

[@inkmeal]

You think a billionaire can't outsmart a law about actions whose reveal is dependent on witnesses and testimony?

[@annlanders978]

Your reservations are "great" not "high".

[@7thgate790]

The Mother! Really lady? She let her 7 Year Old child stay Alone with a grown man she just met that day??

[@Zetnas]

Yeah I can’t watch this. Honestly, I do admire Michael Jackson. And I don’t want that admiration to go away. He’s my favorite music artist of all time and i know that if I watch this I’ll never listen to his music ever again. It’s not that I’ve made up my mind, I just don’t want it to be in my head while a listen to his music. I don’t know if it makes sense but that’s how I feel at least.

[@annlanders978]

That is how they wanted you to feel. Please don't let those two liars and that corrupt director cause you to stop loving Michael Jackson and his music.

[@Judipops13]

ann landers is a jackson estate bot - ignore it. But yes - you are free to do whatever you want.

[@arcade-o8816]

I dont get it...You admit its one sided but you believe the two accusers....Its like going trial & the prosecutor gets to prove his case...Then the jury has to decide without any kind of defense of the accuse.

[@AustinBurke]

Yes... after seeing only this.. I do. But I did say, maybe the other side comes out with evidence and it changes my mind. Thank GOD the world doesn’t hinge on what my thoughts are. You can have your own opinion and I can have mine. But I can say this... After reading these comments today. I am done reviewing controversial Docs. Forever. No one cares about my review. They just wanna fight me.

[@arcade-o8816]

@@AustinBurke Has nothing to do with being controversial. The other side doesn't really need to provide new evidence as most of the stuff these two said contradicts what happened. All of this was debunked in 2013. The only thing different is droid shots, HBO, & Oprah. Money is still the main reason not the so called allege abuse.

[@MsTruthhurts007]

@@AustinBurke sorry but the evidence is there people are refusing to look at it. Court documents and all.

[@AustinBurke]

I’m done with this entire thing. I’ve had enough of this comments section. But I will say... someone would never be able to convince me to let my child sleep with them. I find that disgusting enough.

[@MsTruthhurts007]

@@AustinBurke I am so sorry, I never came to offend or upset you or anyone. I am a victim of false allegations. I won my case after 5 years. I was also involved with family court and saw disgusting claims made my mothers just being spiteful. Fathers lose access to children, lose Jobs, homes. No one saying vitims shouldnt speak out but people should also consider both sides because not to do so would undermine the legal system which has a prosecution and defence for a reason. Again I am so sorry and I hope you keep doing what you do.

[@melaniewantsabeer243]

What to say? Disturbing..... All i got to say about this documentary. Thumbs up on the video tho👍🏻

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you! And yes, that’s absolutely the right word.

[@TheMusicalFeeling]

Why do you keep calling it a movie...

[@inkmeal]

I remember back in the day before the trial when he and that kid were on that interview and the kid said "Michael said if I don't sleep in his bed I means I don't love him." And Michael laughed and said "Yeah." Oooo.. That was it for me. Then the "jesus juice" aspect came up and there was little doubt in my mind that things happened that were... bad. Everyone else I knew moved on after the trial and assumed he was innocent. I never did. I always assumed he was doing what this film says he did.

[@jamstonjulian6947]

You do realise the whole point of documentaries like this is to convince you of a particular viewpoint? Very few documentary makers are honest enough to try and be objective, and even if they are it doesn't mean their own biases won't come into play anyway. I haven't seen the documentary, I have no opinion on Michael Jackson, I just know that any kind of filmmaking is by it's very nature manipulative, even so called true-life documentaries. You missed an opportunity here to actually explore how they told and presented their story and whether it was fair or overly manipulative.

[@lincoln3682]

You don't know about the past what actually happened.. So don't judge Michael..

[@AustinBurke]

You’re right And I said that In the video Did you watch by any chance?

[@lincoln3682]

@@AustinBurke yeahh..i liked the way you explained.. Just think why he would hace done a lot of charity? Come on man.. He was too nice and that's the problem..

[@AustinBurke]

He was, but once again.. My vid is more about my thoughts and less about what actually happened. Until we have all the facts, then I can’t say much... But it did seem very bad against Michael. Just from my perspective.

[@hernandocadena4909]

You keep saying that the documentary was one-sided, which it is, but the side that is not in the documentary is the side we already know, that he was found not guilty; NOT INNOCENT, and there is no way he could have done this to children. That he loved children. We already know this. What the documentary shows is the side everyone needed to hear, the side that was silenced by the courts. Also, the grooming process that these victims and their families, and the world for that matter, have gone through. The grooming process that doesn't allow his defenders to believe that he could be guilty of any of these atrocities. That is the main point of the film. I personally don't see this as a movie about Michael Jackson, this, to me, is a film about child abuse and how it so easily can happen to anyone out there. Victims and their families are constantly groomed by celebrities, priests, family members and so many other people in positions of power for child abuse, on a daily basis. This is what makes this film so important and why everyone should watch it and discuss it. Forget MJ, the fact is that anyone else accused of the same disgusting crimes that this man was accused of, would have been in prison for the rest of their lives. That is a testament to how much the world was groomed by this man and his celebrity, that he could get away with it and the majority chose to believe him over these victims.

[@christofferjenzen78]

Amen. Well said. As a..."fan",I needed ten showers afterwards. And i needed to hear this horrendous shit from these guys,not out of context or paragraphed. Those starstruck,culpable parents though...not winning any awards for good parenting there.

[@almaguillot8597]

Preach.

[@rubenpulido5015]

You look very cute in this video!

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you:)

[@jameycollins725]

Even if Michael Jackson did this, I will still listen to his incredible music! You can separate his music from his personal life.

[@isaac_alexander_v]

I’m not a fan of Michael Jackson but as an actor and someone who grew up in acting work shops and worked with some of the most talented acting coaches I can clearly see that the two victims were acting. They forced facial expressions, intellectualizing what they were saying, nothing came from the heart or place of trauma. Nothing seemed authentic. Second, the structure was so basic. You have drone shots, interview shots, archive footage and that’s it. There are various nuances in their demeanor that aren’t consistent with someone who has been abused or telling the truth. Ice worked as a behavioral therapist and the stories I’ve been told from victims were never so casually discussed.

[@annlanders978]

Thank you. I have been saying this forever. Those guys had several years to perfect their lies. They had two years to make this "documentary". Go watch Wade Robson being interviewed by Matt Lauer a few years ago. He has gotten so much better at lying and he still isn't great at it.

[@AustinBurke]

That’s fine if you feel that way but it does not change my thoughts on the Doc. I’m here to review the movie. I’m not trying to give people an opinion on the subject matter; that’s not my field. I’m only here to review the content. Anything else wouldn’t be fair because I don’t have all the facts. No one does.

[@jefferybags6174]

lexvj Vjxelj what does that have to do with his take on the movie? Just curious

[@carolinagonzalezs.]

Thank you very much for your answer, Lexvj Vjxelj.

[@melodiefarraway6197]

Follow the money who gave coin to make document. Hmm surprizing

[@lynnsintention5722]

I started watching the film being a skeptic....But after time I had to conclude that if those two guys were acting, they should get an academy award! It did not at all feel like they were lying...much too much detail to have just memorized their script...There is something to this that smells like truth...How much might be exagerated who can say...But I think there is a core of truth here. Truly sad but you can see how they and their families were sucked in by the whole fame and wealth and just weren't thinking clearly. I kind of even believe that even Michael didn't really think what he was doing was wrong...I think he was mentally ill maybe.

[@bigfist0]

They spent 5 years making this remember... They are hoping to collect millions

[@StrongerThanYsterday]

No way !!! Really ???

[@lastweek3606]

So it fucking needs to be told

[@johnnychrist5605]

Austin watch a video buy a guy called the rageaholic called Michael Jackson rebuttal part 3

[@annlanders978]

Yes it is excellent. He knows more about Michael Jackson and the accusers than probably anybody on social media.

[@MsTruthhurts007]

You need to watch all 3 he brought up things I didnt know.

[@jeffreyviray509]

.. i can see balance on your review -- pointing out what is also lacking on this documentary... 👌🏼👏👍🏼 but for me .. even if someone from the family of MJ will be interviewed.. no impact on how much i believe the victims...

[@khurube6559]

Seriously make up your mind... You cannot say that michel is disgusting and shit... like you said it’s only one sided.. you cannot accuse michel... And why didn’t they come when he was alive?? Why now? cause they were afraid to make this assumptions when he was alive cause of being sued... Come on people let him rest in peace... This documentary is all about money and money that’s it... these clowns are just fort the money

[@thespecialcomment1641]

IF it would be true , they should have came out when he was alive. Accusing a dead man.. wow how easy, nobody that could fight it back. Time, place and evidence.

[@cengiztemi8713]

Yep. And you can't sue for slander on a dead person. You're free to say whatever you want

[@theoptimist4771]

89th view!!!!!

[@sorayaabbas3293]

Micheal jackson is inocent 100%percent thats clearly inocent

[@darkside9129]

I have a problem with people being paid off to walk away from a legal action and then after he’s dead again profit from saying they lied initially and now they’re telling the truth. I smell a rat. But he’s dead now so does that matter?

[@annlanders978]

Yes it matters. His reputation and legacy are at stake. His children are devastated. I heard that his youngest son has stopped talking in school. and his teachers are very concerned.

[@Judipops13]

@@mysticalmoon8590 ann landers is a Jakson estate bot - it's obvious

[@bigfist0]

BS

[@ronbroomhall5181]

these 2 guys are lying their heads off... desperate for money and fame

[@mhinde145]

Ron Broomhall Stfu you dumb fuck

[@betterleftunsed]

the biggest cop out of a review I've ever heard. you'll have no career if you try to please everyone all the time. eventually, you have to say something or you should stop filming yourself. this is the first review I've ever watched so sorry. but, damn, grow a pair. there's tactful and then there's spineless.

[@AustinBurke]

I encourage you to start your own channel and do it. You’ll then learn. You HAVE to be impartial when reviewing a film. It’s all about the film. Nothing more.

[@leotomo]

The point of a film review is to give your opinion on the film so others can learn from that opinion and it help in their own, it is very rare that a reviewer will get political and take sides if the subject matter inspires that, its just asking for trouble. He if fair and balanced. Watch more reviews of Austins and you will see he is rather good.

[@betterleftunsed]

@@AustinBurke I'm NOT doing my own channel. HE is. That's the point. Is that your argument when a politician is failing the country and is criticized. You say to the criticizer: "Well you govern the country. It's hard." Asinine. If he wants to film himself and put himself out there thats HIS choice to be open to criticism. THE WHOLE POINT OF A REVIEW IS TO SAY SOMETHING - HAVING AN OPINION. Are you actually saying that reviews are impartial? Look up the word review. it means taking a critical look at a work and I can't believe I'm even wasting my time typing this it is so unbelievably stupid to me. He needs to find something to say, that's all I'm saying. There is no point of tuning in for someone's opinion and hearing what sounds like a political dodging a divisive question at election time. It's just bizarre.

[@AustinBurke]

But I’m reviewing the film?? I’m not reviewing the situation. Yes, critiquing the film requires me to be judgmental but why would I sit here and say “well yeah Michael is a psycho” If the documentary itself sucked then TRUST ME, I’d let you know. And that’s what I’m reviewing. All people wanna do is argue nowadays. And that’s all that’s happening here. All over a KZbin video? One where I made my opinion clear. One where I said how much I appreciated the filmmaking. That’s literally ALL I can do as a critic is recommend the film. If you want a political debate then you’ve come to the wrong channel cause I’m not about that.

[@betterleftunsed]

@@AustinBurke I'm not going to fight with you. I'll just say this: Successful people take criticism, process it, and use it constructively (whatever that looks like and whether they ultimately agree that the criticism is valid or not). Unsuccessful people cover their ears and argue loudly at any unfavorable comment that comes their way.

[@annlanders978]

You were so uncomfortable because you were actually watching pornography disguised as a "documentary". I am surprised that HBO was able to get away with airing something this lurid, salacious and disgusting. I, for one, do not believe those guys for one second. But I also have done the research. That is key.

[@darthqueen45]

It’s so unsettling and very creepy

[@MikkoHere]

An Ernest and brave review of the film itself. Refreshing. Thanks.