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Williams, of course, is the British superstar behind hits like ‘Rock DJ’ and ‘Angels.’
The film is directed byThe Greatest Showmanhelmer Michael Gracey.
Put simply, Williams is played in the film by none other than a CGI monkey.
Yes, you read that right.
Williams even voices himself in the movie, while Jonno Davies is the physical performer.
There are some genuinely gorgeous set pieces in there.
And it’s entertaining as its touching.
I hope this one has legs outside of the festivals," writes criticTomris Laffly.
“Better Man is a moving biopic about a Robbie Williams with some incredibly musical numbers.
And Robbie Williams is a CGI monkey the whole movie!
Its an exploration of fame and self loathing,” writes Vanity Fair’sRebecca Ford.
“#BetterMan is special.
Musician Robbie Williams tells his own story as a monkey, and nearly every part of it works.
you’re free to’t deny the raw honesty and visionary direction by Michael Gracey.
It’s a tear-jerking crowdpleaser, and you’ll never hear “My Way” the same way again.
is the verdict of Variety’sClayton Davis.
However, not everyone is totally convinced.
“Michael Gracey proves he’s not a one-hit-wonder when it comes to musical numbers.
The sequences in ‘Better Man.’
There’s no UK release date just yet.
