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LUIS BALAM (LB)

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Better Man by Robbie Williams is an incredible biopic that has it all and I dare say that it is better than Bohemian Rhapsody. Excellent movies.

LUIS BALAM (LB) on X: "Better Man de Robbie Williams es una increíble biopic que lo tiene todo y me atrevo a decir que es mejor que Bohemian Rhapsody. Excelente Películas. https://t.co/E7FZOYtOMf" / X

What a trailer!

It's unofficial editing but what a trailer!

Light them up!

Please watch this.

Big success of the movie in Peru!

100 000 tickets in cinemas have been sold by now & and now Peru is #5 within all countries of Better Man box office. It's around $2M.

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The film Better Man: The Robbie Williams Story  has sold over 100,000 tickets in Peru, positioning the country as the second-largest market in Latin America and the fifth-largest in the world in terms of admissions.

The film, directed by Michael Gracey , has found an enthusiastic audience in Peru that connects with the story of the famous British singer.

Through innovative staging, the film portrays the ups and downs of Robbie Williams' life, from his meteoric rise with Take That to his consolidation as a solo artist, exploring the personal challenges he faced on and off stage.

New data are in violet.

Box Office (by 21.03)

UK ($8,464,028)

Australia ($3,335,516)

France ($2,208,625)

Germany ($2,144,483)

USA ($1,983,648)

Mexico ($1,475,736)

Netherlands ($631,134)

Italy ($606,759)

Spain ($362,282)

New Zealand ($326,317)

Russia ($230,180)

Norway ($164,898)

Belgium ($128,393)

UAE ($104,258)

Finland ($90,070)

Czech Republic ($67,727)

Croatia ($51,958)

Colombia ($43,403)

Slovakia ($40,626)

Portugal ($40,510)

Romania ($37,873)

Hungary ($34,595)

South Africa ($29,944)

Bulgaria ($26,031)

Slovenia ($25,383)

Lithuania ($23,940)

Iceland ($13,149)

Total (offical data): $22 691 466

Total (Better Man user estimations): $28 400 000 (incl. Peru & additional unregistreted data of USA, Italy, Spain, Germany)

Thanks Alex.

Interesting that it has done well in Mexico but nothing in Canada

Thank you, Alex.

South America seems to be a good market for BM. He should really tour there. He has not been there for a long time and they still hold the faith.

Are there new streaming/DvD figures?

On 21/03/2025 at 20:12, Better Man said:

Big success of the movie in Peru!

100 000 tickets in cinemas have been sold by now & and now Peru is #5 within all countries of Better Man box office. It's around $2M.

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The film Better Man: The Robbie Williams Story  has sold over 100,000 tickets in Peru, positioning the country as the second-largest market in Latin America and the fifth-largest in the world in terms of admissions.

The film, directed by Michael Gracey , has found an enthusiastic audience in Peru that connects with the story of the famous British singer.

Through innovative staging, the film portrays the ups and downs of Robbie Williams' life, from his meteoric rise with Take That to his consolidation as a solo artist, exploring the personal challenges he faced on and off stage.

Really great to hear that it's done so well there. How long is it since he toured in those countries !!

12 hours ago, Sydney11 said:

Really great to hear that it's done so well there. How long is it since he toured in those countries !!

Gosh that's amazing! South America definitely deserves to be part of the tour.

Very good 1-hour chat in US about BM!

Must see for a good mood.

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Angels The cinematography for this was on another level - using perfectly timed zooms & sweeping over-the-head crane shots to merge the TOTP performance with Nan’s funeral; all to

@robbiewilliams ’ stratospheric secular hymn👏

📺 https://t.co/IEo3m4noWH" / X

What to stream: Catch a film that’s flying under the radar, including ‘Sugarcane’ by Spokane Indigenous filmmakers

March 25, 2025 Updated Tue., March 25, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.

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Julian Brave NoiseCat visits with family on the Mount Currie Indian reserve during a roadtrip with his father, Ed Archie NoiseCat, in the documentary“ Sugarcane.” (Sugarcane Film LLC)

Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service

Stop the scroll! Streaming movies at home can be convenient, but it’s also overwhelming, especially during this season, post awards and pre-summer blockbuster. Perhaps there are some under-the-radar films you missed from the past year, or perhaps you’re looking for some quality comfort escapism. Either way, here are a few choice picks that have recently become available — and that you may have missed — to keep in mind for your next at home movie night.

The absolutely delightful Robbie Williams biopic “Better Man” didn’t get its fair shakes when it hit theaters in late December/early January. This audacious project following the life story of the Take That bad boy and solo act pop crooner superstar features a CGI-animated monkey as Williams and, shockingly, it works. This musical fantasy directed by Michael Gracey (“The Greatest Showman”) is just so daring and heartfelt that it transcends the conceit, though the monkey gimmick just might be the key to its success. Stream “Better Man” on Paramount+, and then pair it with the three-part Robbie Williams docuseries on Netflix to get a better sense of, well, the man.

A few of the Oscar-recognized international features that didn’t win the top prize (that went to Brazil’s “I’m Still Here”) are now available to stream online and are worth a look. Italy’s Oscar submission “Vermiglio” was nominated for a Golden Globe and shortlisted for the international feature Oscar. This sensitively rendered portrait of a remote Italian village at the tail end of World War II delivers a look back in time at a way of life that’s now long gone, with a special emphasis on family and gender dynamics. Director Maura Delpero was inspired to make this film in her own father’s village, and the intimate connection to the place and people is palpable. A true gem. Rent it on iTunes or Amazon.

Denmark’s Oscar entry “The Girl with the Needle” was one of the final five films nominated for Best International Feature, and while this is a tough watch, it’s an essential one, especially considering the state of reproductive rights in America. Based on a true crime story from early 20th century Denmark, Magnus von Horn’s horror fairy tale examines the ways in which limiting choice and access to health care can result in cruelty and unimaginable acts. Stream it on Mubi or rent it elsewhere.

Another Oscar-nominated film is now available on Disney+ and Hulu. “Sugarcane,” directed by Emily Kassie and Julian Brave Noisecat, who hail from Spokane, is an astonishing film that uncovers atrocities committed at a Canadian Indian residential school. This film swerves away from sensationalism and focuses on the personal affects of this generational trauma on families, and finds hope in exposing these truths to light. It’s a wonderful, searing documentary that ultimately finds healing in its storytelling. Stream it on Hulu and Disney+.

Another film that went under the radar last year was the bold “La Cocina,” directed by Mexican filmmaker Alonso Ruizpalacios. Set in a large restaurant kitchen in New York City, the film stars Rooney Mara as a troubled waitress trying to get through her shift at a restaurant while grappling with various personal issues. The large ensemble cast also co-stars Raúl Briones as her chef boyfriend. The black and white cinematography of this film is absolutely astonishing. Rent it on iTunes or Amazon.

Finally, if you’re looking for an easy breezy comfort watch, the rom-com “Picture This” on Prime Video is just the ticket. The film stars Simone Ashley of “Bridgerton” Season 2 as a struggling London photographer who has an even worse love life, as she’s hung up on a former flame (Hero Fiennes Tiffin). Her family sets her up on a series of blind dates in advance of her sister’s wedding, only for her to find that love was right in front of her all along. Nikesh Patel from “Starstruck” is another standout supporting actor, playing against type in this charming comedy. Stream it on Prime Video.

What to stream: Catch a film that's flying under the radar, including 'Sugarcane' by Spokane Indigenous filmmakers

10 hours ago, Better Man said:

Very good 1-hour chat in US about BM!

Must see for a good mood.

Until the next time " Your ass is mine " . They sure enjoyed the movie. 😊

So, it's one of the first reviews from Japan.

Not bad for a start!

Just remind you that the premiere there will be tommorow. So pity w/o Rob himself.

Better Man

The big swing

March 27, 2025

I don’t generally bother with pop music rise-and-fall-and-rise- again biopics. The basic stories are pretty much the same, often hagiographic, and they come off as extended informercials for the now-much-nicer former bad boys’ comeback album. Add to that the fact that I’m mostly a jazz fan and have never really been into pop music, and most certainly not Britpop boy bands.

So why did I find this story about pop superstar Robbie Williams so engrossing and fun? Nothing particularly attention-grabbing in the story line, and I honestly couldn’t tell you even one of his song titles. 

Perhaps it was the immersive direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), always coming at you with innovative transitions, seamless montages, and kinetic song-and-dance set pieces that Baz Luhrmann would envy. 

But mostly because he represents the singer with a chimpanzee. 

Sounds nuts, and it is. But it works, brilliantly so. Jonno Davies does the motion-capture stuff, which rivals anything in the later Planet of the Apes movies, and Williams provides the voice. The ending is surprisingly moving. 

Fans of the singer and his music will obviously relate a bit more, but that shouldn’t deter anyone, especially fans of innovative filmmaking. Go see this movie, probably on the big screen. (135 min)

Don Morton

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A bold and emotionally resonant Robbie Williams biopic that fuses pop spectacle with surreal storytelling.

During 3 weeks Mexico has already overtaken Netherlands on IMDB talking about numbers of viewers and people who send their marks there.

So, Germany and Australia will be overtaken in a few days.

BTW, the average mark from Mexican viewers is 8.4.

Also more likely that more numbers of marks from USA than from UK will be in a few weeks.

No surprise due the fact IMDB is American website but anyway.

Robbie Williams is popular only in UK they said.

IMDb

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Japanese trailers:

Btw, just wanted to say thanks to Joseph & Philip for unlimited by pages threads nowadays.

So I suppose you have already noted now the Better Man thread is combined and not divided anymore :)

this is great, not realized it consciously but I love how the new forum is set up. Have I said lately how much I like to come here :-)?

and 65 pages of chat 😀