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- Synopsis:
"Better Man" is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall and remarkable resurgence of Robbie Williams, one of the UK's bestselling artists of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) and with stunning visual effects created by the Academy Award winning team at Weta FX (Avatar, The Lord of the Rings), 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 'Take That', through to his unparalleled achievement as a record-breaking solo artist - all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring. - Actors:
- Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvany, Frazer Hadfield, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Tom Budge, Jake Simmance, Liam Head, Chase Vollenweider, Jesse Hyde, Anthony Hayes, John Waters, Leo Harvey-Elledge, Chris Gun, Carter J. Murphy, Asmara Feik, Rafferty Gleeson
- Directors:
- Michael Gracey
- Producers:
- Paul Currie, Jules Daly, Michael Gracey, Coco Xiaolu Ma, Craig McMahon
- Voiced By:
- Adam Tucker
- Writers:
- Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole, Michael Gracey, Robbie Williams
- Others:
- David Clayton, Luke Millar, Keith Herft, Peter Stubbs
- Studio:
- Entertainment In Video
- Genres:
- Documentary, Drama, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 07/04/2025
- Run Time:
- 135 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Atmos, English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Featurettes
- Trailer
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 07/04/2025
- Run Time:
- 135 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Atmos
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Trailer
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Reviews (1) of Better Man
Entertaining Music Biopic - Better Man review by GI
There's no getting away from the somewhat surreal aspect to this rather standard music biopic of Robbie Williams. That is the very obvious gimmick of portraying him as a chimp! I get the the idea; difference, cheeky, a scamp and perhaps even the hint of being a bit out of control but I'm not convinced it's enhances this film beyond the story which is another 'price of fame' narrative with the charismatic singer revealing his depression, alcoholism, drug addiction and emotional baggage built up from his childhood principally around his father who deserted him as a boy. However once you get past the monkey thing the film is entertaining and an interesting account of a somewhat unique character in British music. The film gets across the toxic world of the music industry but the use of the chimp guise soon wears off and offers little to the film overall.