Better Man

LOL above --- Review Better Man review – Robbie Williams monkeys around in a raw and emotional biopic Replacing Williams with a CGI ape in an otherwise human cast pays off enormously in Michael Gracey’s warts-and-all tale of the pop phenomenon It was a throwaway comment: 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). But for director Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), it was the key to unlocking Williams’s conflicted relationship with his celebrity and his compulsion to perform. In a creative gamble to rival Piece by Piece director Morgan Neville’s decision to tell the Pharell Williams story with Lego animation recently, Gracey replaces Williams in this warts-and-all biopic with a CGI chimpanzee in an otherwise human cast. It’s a gamble that not only pays off – it’s arguably the main reason the film works as well as it does. Narrated by Williams (Jonno Davies delivers a motion-captured performance as Robbie the Monkey) in a tone that strikes a precarious balance between wry self-deprecation and maudlin self-pity, the story itself is pretty generic stuff: a by-the-numbers trawl through the early hardship of Williams’s working-class childhood in Stoke-on-Trent, father-son tensions and industrial-level substance-abuse issues. The film’s emotional beats – Williams’s doomed relationship with All Saints singer Nicole Appleton; the death of Robbie’s beloved nan – are hammered home with piledriver subtlety. But the capering ape device transforms what would otherwise be a rote addition to the rock biopic canon, infusing the story with humour, mischief and a sparky, unpredictable anarchy. Yes, Williams clearly takes himself pretty seriously and has a weakness for therapy-speak platitudes. But he also invites us to see him as a surly adolescent chimp in a shell suit. You have to love him for that. Better Man is a notable step up for Gracey. The synthetic, rather soulless panache of The Greatest Showman demonstrated his skills as a slick visual stylist, but here he directs from the heart, tapping into the rawness and vulnerability beneath the CGI monkey suit. 4/5 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/dec/2...P=share_btn_url

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Another performance in Australia but in Melbourne tomorrow. Seems it will be after his Q&A session about Better Man. Aslo I suppose since after this performance he will come to USA to do his promo there... Golden Globes Award will be this Sunday. @1874358149354025168

Tess, interesting point above regarding melotron... Will take more attention to this for other songs too. By the way, anybody ordered CD versions? It's forbidden for us so I'm waiting for someone of you to share the CD booklet. --- https://www.jbhifi.com.au/blogs/music/21-re...is-january-2025 This is the soundtrack to the excellent Robbie Williams biopic made by Aussie director Michael Gracey. The great showman is played by a CGI-generated chimpanzee in the movie, but the soundtrack features the artist’s classic songs, including Angels, Let Me Entertain You, and Rock DJ – all re-recorded for the film. Plus a new song, Forbidden Road. Better Man by Robbie Williams drops via Sony.

Happy New Year everyone! :yahoo: May everything be Better and Kinder in 2025!! *** This! Finally right comparison :lol: @1874325359132541251

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Still think for US it's important just to registrate the movie for big Awards so quantity of cinemas doesn't matter until Dec-10. Then - yes, it will be very important. Fingers crossed!

Hi Colm, Can't find it... can you put a link, please? Thank you in advance!

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IMDB rating is growing again! 7.6 now (was 7.5 yesterday) [NED 7.6 UK 7.7 OZ 7.8 SWE 7.1 US 6.5] So, if US people will change their mind... it's wondering to see what will be happened then. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt14260836/

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Oh, thank you Tess! While Forbidden Road sounds fine, She's The One in movie's version is epic. I really think the new version touches me even more now. Thanks to Helene for this party with Rob and really good featuring. She sang it very powerful and Rob wasn't lazy at last :))

Yes, strange... Maybe because it's winter holidays and movie is not so family? Anyway, finally at Rotten rates from ordinary people came. It's 99% positive now!! Did a post. https://www.instagram.com/stories/robbiewil...nl4ZXd4eTVweQ==

Ok, here is my Top-10 but it's difficult to point 1-10 places for them :) Revolution H.E.S. Me And My Monkey Sensational Random Acts Of Kindness Last Days Of Disco Soda Pop Into The Silence Karma Killer Disco Symphony (feat Kylie) * Better Man, I Will Talk A Hollywood Will Lsten are singles for me... because I have these CD singles in my collection *

37th nomination. DiscussingFilm Global Critic Award (DFGFCA) 2024 Best Visual Effects Alien: Romulus Better Man Dune: Part Two Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Gladiator II Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes https://nextbestpicture.com/the-2024-discus...ca-nominations/

And we even didn't ask about Mark Owen :)) https://x.com/landosfilm/status/1873754754184343749

This one is very interesting interview! The sights and sounds of ‘Better Man’: How Robbie Williams was transformed into a monkey we can believe in. VFX supervisor Luke Millar, cinematographer Erik A. Wilson, costume designer Cappi Ireland, and supervising sound editor Will Files join the chat. Gold Derby editor-in-chief hosts this webchat. 6WIL-G1h-DQ

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So, it's Richard Hawley who could be Robbie co-writer instead of Guy, you know :) UyYjBl7x8-U I like him, especially this song. w4kl_yPpt8M

Not bad for 'famous in UK only' artist!

upd 30.12 Events Festivals: 30.08.2024 - Telluride Film Festival (US) - World premiere + with Robbie 10.09.2024 - Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) (Canada) - Canadian premiere + with Robbie 25.09.2024 - Fantastic Fest (US) 10.10.2024 - Mill Valley Film Festival (US) 16.10.2024 - Santa Fe International Film Festival (US) 18.10.2024 - Middleburg Film Festival (US) 22.10.2024 - Chicago International Film Festival (US) ~26.10.2024 - Philadelphia Film Festival (US) 29.10.2024 - SCAD Savannah Film Festival (US) 02.11.2024 - Miami Film Festival GEMS (US) 09.11.2024 - St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) (US) 20.11.2024 - International Film Festival of India (IFFI) (India) - Asian premiere 04.12.2024 - Festival International De Cine De Los Cabos (FICC) (Mexico) - Latin America premiere 08.12.2024 - Whistler Film Festival (Canada) - Western Canadian premiere 14.12.2024 - Red Sea Film Festival (Saudi Arabia) - Middle East premiere 31.12.2024 - Haifa Film Festival (Israel) 02.01.2025 - Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) (US) More dates of the Festivals: https://awardswatch.com/2024-2025-film-awards-calendar/ Special premieres: 27.09.2024 - UK & European premiere (London, Odeon) + with Robbie 04.12.2024 - Spain premiere (Madrid, Capitol Cinema) + with Robbie' 06.12.2024 - Italian premiere (Rome, Auditorium Parco della Musica) + with Robbie 08.12.2024 - German premiere (Cologne, Cinedom) + with Robbie 10.12.2024 - Dutch premiere (Amsterdam, Royal Theater Tuschinski) + with Robbie 11.12.2024 - Australian premiere (Melbourne, Village Cinemas Crown) 13.12.2024 - French premiere (Paris, Le Grand Rex) + with Robbie 21.12.2024 - Russian premiere (Moscow, October) 29.12.2024 - UAE premiere (Dubai, Dubai Mall's Reel Cinemas) + with Robbie Other dates: 09.10.2024 - AACTA - Members Screening (Australia) 25.10.2024 - Film Independent - Members Screening (US) 16.11.2024 - Deadline Contenders Film (US) + with Robbie 26.12.2024 - Better Man - Worldwide cinema release 17.12.2024 - Golden Globes Nominee Luncheon (LA, USA) + with Robbie 02.01.2025 - Better Man - Pre-Screening Party + Q&A GALA with Robbie (Melbourne, Australia) 10.01.2025 - Better Man - US wide cinema release 06.02.2025 - AACTA Festival - In the Director's Chair: Michael Gracey on Better Man (Australia) More dates of the premieres per country: https://www.gawby.com/movies/7580822/releasedates The most important Awards dates: 05.01.2025 - Golden Globes Award 15.01.2025 - Nominations announcement for BAFTA 16.01.2025 - BAFTA 17.01.2025 - Nominations announcement for Oscars 03.03.2025 - Oscars Ceremony More dates of the Awards: https://www.goldderby.com/feature/2025-osca...s-2-1205955652/ Oscars predictions: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/mo...ast-1235957278/

Maybe somebody would like to come :) Friday 7 March 2025 7:30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall BETTER MAN Tickets: https://www.liverpoolphil.com/bookevent/bet...PVMHDCTRKTPPSHV Age Rating: 15 Director Michael Gracey Starring Robbie Williams, Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman, Jonno Davies Better Man looks at the rise, fall and resurrection of Robbie Williams – one of the UK’s bestselling artists of all time. Inspired by Williams’ life and how he sees himself, the film shines a light on the incredible highs and lows of celebrity and the journey to stardom. This fantastical musical will be filled with reimagined versions of Williams’ musical hits and iconic performances, with spectacular set pieces and stunning visual effects. Ahead of this film screening, enjoy an organ introduction from resident organist Dave Nicholas, who performs as our unique Walturdaw cinema screen rises from the stage.Please note, film screenings at Liverpool Philharmonic begin at the advertised start time. Please note this is a film screening only, and will not feature an accompaniment from the Orchestra. Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall https://www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/film/better-man/9335

Today is/was a premiere of Better Man in Dubai and Robbie has been on a red carpet. Here is more details: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/entertainment/...d-mental-health But this part is something new for us, isn't it ;) For fans eagerly awaiting new music, Robbie has good news. “Yes, a new album will likely release in April or May, depending on how the film does,” he shares. “My biggest hits have come from pain, but I’m not going back into misery to write a song.”