Better Man
Better Man
This is an amazing story about one of the most famous pop artists of the nineties and 2000s. Robbie Williams is not just a talented singer, he is a charismatic and scandalous star who, in his youth, set himself the goal of breaking through and becoming famous throughout the world. The film tells how Robbie felt wild as a child, and to prove to everyone that he was capable of achieving a lot, he immersed himself in music.
cubanal74 reviewedMarch 5, 2025
I finally watched Better Man because, having been a fan of the British group Take That and having listened to a lot of Robbie Williams' solo stuff, I was intrigued and curious to see how his story was being told THIS time. I say THIS time because Robbie has told his story quite a few times in many different ways. There have been documentaries, books, and even a Netflix limited series, where he pretty much told his entire story. The only way left for him to tell this same story was the biggest way, which is by way of a biopic. So he did just that. But the people behind the film decided to do something different and unusual. Instead of casting an actor to play Robbie onscreen, they chose to have a CGI monkey do the honors. It was an interesting decision, one that I personally would not have made. The film itself is an honest depiction of the turbulent life of a famous pop star. Robbie's story is told pretty much without leaving much out. We see the good parts, the bad parts, and the REALLY bad parts. Overall, I think it was a well-told story. But, like I mentioned before, I would have gone the traditional biopic route and hired an actual actor who resembles Robbie enough to play him. But I did enjoy the movie. I knew what was happening during much of the movie having been a fan of all these guys, Robbie and his former band. I recommend it to any fan.