Better Man

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2h 11m

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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

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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

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Richard Whittaker

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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

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Kristy Puchko

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Rich in vibrant emotion, body-rocking musical numbers, daring performances, and a scorching tenderness, Better Man more than rocks. It rules.

Sep 19, 2024

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Tessa Smith

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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

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Cody Leach

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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

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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

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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