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Better Man

In Theaters Wed Dec 25 2h 11m Biography Drama Music TRAILER for List
88% Tomatometer 25 Reviews Popcornmeter 0 Verified Ratings
Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie's perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie's journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist -- all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
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Rocco T. Thompson Slant Magazine Walking a dizzying line between the stupid and the profound, this exuberant, positively unique biopic is as hard to resist as it is to believe that it got made in the first place. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 28, 2024 Full Review Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle It’s a monumental technical achievement, expressive and haunting, especially in those moments when that nervous little monkey boy that became an insecure monkey man is menaced over and over again by his own former selves from the crowd. Sep 26, 2024 Full Review Kristy Puchko Mashable Rich in vibrant emotion, body-rocking musical numbers, daring performances, and a scorching tenderness, Better Man more than rocks. It rules. Sep 19, 2024 Full Review Tessa Smith Mama's Geeky An absolute spectacle of a movie, in the best way, with both incredible musical numbers and truly emotional moments. Robbie Williams is letting us see him at his worst, so we can understand who he really is. Oct 11, 2024 Full Review Cody Leach Cody Leach (YouTube) A musical biopic with a CGI ape is the last thing I would expect to work for me. Despite a rather cliche' and uninteresting life story, the ape element and the fantastical direction give this story a lot of heart and life. Rated: 3.25.5 Oct 8, 2024 Full Review Kate Sánchez But Why Tho? A Geek Community Better Man has heart in spades, never losing itself in its near-absurd premise. Instead, the film always presents a sincere and intimate portrait of Robbie Williams. Rated: 9/10 Oct 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

Movie Info

Synopsis Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie's perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie's journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist -- all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Director
Michael Gracey
Producer
Paul Currie, Michael Gracey, Coco Xiaolu Ma, Jules Daly, Craig McMahon
Screenwriter
Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole, Michael Gracey
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Lost Bandits, Footloose Productions
Genre
Biography, Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 2024, Limited
Runtime
2h 11m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital