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Why Robbie Williams says being portrayed as a monkey in 'Better Man' is 'genius'
Robbie Williams' biopic "Better Man" not only spotlights his colorful, sometimes controversial life, but depicts the famed British singer as a monkey.
No really, why is Robbie Williams a monkey in the new biopic ‘Better Man’?
Robbie Williams — who rose from the boy band Take That to become one of the biggest UK music icons of the ‘90s and early ’00s — is transformed into a singing, dancing chimpanzee thanks to the
Robbie Williams’ "Better Man" swaps insight for spectacle—Complete with a CGI monkey
Despite its inventive moments, the film's lack of insight and unlikable protagonist leave viewers disconnected
'Better Man' Soundtrack: All the Songs in the Robbie Williams Movie
The latest movie musical to hit the big screens is a biopic on U.K. musician Robbie Williams - with the twist that he's portrayed as a CG monkey. "Better Man" recounts Williams' tumultuous rise and life in pop stardom in the U.
'Better Man' review: Robbie Williams biopic connects even when monkeying around
There are moments in "Better Man," the often thrilling biopic of unabashedly cheeky U.K. pop star Robbie Williams, where you forget you're watching a CGI monkey in the lead role.
Robbie Williams: 'I've been a cheeky monkey all my life'
“In real life I don’t cry that much,” Williams says and then smiles. “You have a (expletive) biography about you and have the world go, ‘I’ve seen you and heard you’ and come tell me how you deal with it.'”
Robbie Williams biopic ‘Better Man’ feels like an evolution of the form
For many Americans, director Michael Gracey’s kaleidoscopic portrait of the Brit-pop sensation’s career will double as an overdue introduction.
Better Man Review: Rock Biopic Features Robbie Williams as a Chimpanzee
In Better Man, British pop star Robbie Williams is represented by a talking, dancing, singing chimpanzee. If you’re not on board with that premise, then very little else about Better Man will work for you,
Robbie Williams’ Monkey Biopic Is More Predictable Than Expected
It's not that the film's subject — bad boy pop star Robbie Williams — is offensive by any means, though his wry and self-effacing humor might not appeal to audiences with a low tolerance for that particular British register.
Who is Robbie Williams and why is he a chimpanzee in ‘Better Man’?
"Better Man" is a live-action biopic about Williams in which he's portrayed as a chimpanzee, unlike everyone else in the film. No characters comment on his appearance, however. The movie follows his ...
How “Better Man” pulled off its crowd-pleasing Regent Street number — after the Queen's death nearly derailed it all
"There's no insurance for the death of the Queen," director Michael Gracey says of being forced to halt production after the ...
Fans of 'The Greatest Showman' Should Go See the Monkey Musical 'Better Man'
In the odd musical biopic, famous British singer Robbie Williams is portrayed by a CGI chimpanzee, but you'll love it nonetheless.
Review: 'Better Man' is a thrilling biopic that resists the usual cliches
"Better Man" is a biopic that resists the usual biopic cliches that offer a glorified, watered-down version of a life, ...
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Movie Guy: 'Better Man' monkey gimmick works
Reviews by Sean McBride, “The Movie Guy,” are published weekly in the Idaho Press. Sean welcomes your comments via email at ...
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'Better Man' review: All hail Robbie Williams, a chimp for all seasons
However, not every song is a celebration. And it's in moments of anxiety that Better Man's monkey gambit is most impactful. Robbie Williams' self-saboteur is made literal. Robbie Williams shares ...