The Robbie Williams chimpanzee biopic Better Man works far more than you might think
It’s not a gimmick to have the former Take That member embodied by a ‘performing monkey’ in his new movie – and this film doesn’t shy away from the star’s trauma, addictions or penchant for self-sabot
Film review: Biopic ‘Better Man’ grand intro to singer Robbie Williams
The pop star Robbie Williams is leagues more famous in his homeland of England than here in the States, American tastemakers having capriciously chosen to ignore his chart-topping '90s boy band Take That and megawatt solo career.
Better Man review – Robbie Williams monkeys around in a raw and emotional biopic
Robbie Williams, Take That’s cheeky chappie-turned-tabloid fodder solo phenomenon, described himself as a performing monkey, prancing and preening in front of the cameras and seeking the approval of the audience (or at least a banana or two).
Robbie Williams' chimp biopic sparks debate as Americans left asking same thing
Robbie Williams' new film Better Man has been well-received by critics, but social media has been awash with debate after it was revealed he would be portrayed as a performing monkey
Brits defend Robbie Williams after Americans say they have no idea who he is upon biopic release
Robbie Williams' weird and wonderful biopic Better Man was released in cinemas on Boxing Day (26 December) but there's one thing that has perplexed his fans - the fact that some Americans learning who he is for the first time.
'How I became Robbie Williams' chimpanzee'
It's 2001 and nine-year-old Jonno Davies is standing in the crowd as Robbie Williams entertains 65,000 people at the Milton ...
Robbie Williams divides ABC viewers after promoting new biopic, berating revellers at NYE performance in Sydney
Robbie Williams has divided ABC viewers after he promoted his new biopic and berated revellers at his New Year's Eve performance in Sydney.
Better Man cast: Who plays Robbie Williams in the new movie?
Yes, as we're sure you already know, Williams is portrayed by a CGI chimpanzee in the new movie. As director and co-writer ...
Review: Giddy, imaginative ‘Better Man’ is the next evolution of the music biopic
This stunner of a profile from Michael Gracey, the director of "The Greatest Showman," might finally get Americans to tune ...
‘Better Man’ Review: The Boy in the Band
The singer Robbie Williams’s caustic, often vulnerable narration is the melody that enriches this musical biopic’s otherwise ...
The Craziest Musical of the Year Is Finally Here
The unpredictable, improvisatory vigor of these musical numbers is an artful illusion. They have clearly been choreographed ...
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Interview: Director Michael Gracey and actor Jonno Davies Better Man
Set to entertain audiences from December, 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 ...
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Better Man
Michael Gracey’s Better Man is a musical biography of one of the UK’s greatest yet most annoying pop stars, Robbie Williams.
Four new films to see in the cinema this week
Clever Robbie Williams biopic Better Man and gripping Christmas shocker Terrifier 3, plus How to Make Millions Before Grandma ...