Better Man

Name: Better Man
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Released: December 25, 2024
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 77

2024

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Saban Films | Release Date: December 25, 2024 | Not Rated

Summary: Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. The film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, toBetter Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. The film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.… Expand

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Music

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 131 min

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RogerEbert.com Clint Worthington

Dec 25, 2024

You won’t see another music biopic quite like “Better Man,” regardless of your level of familiarity with its subject. There’s a surfeit of charm here that helps sell the nonsensical gimmick. Read full review

Polygon Tasha Robinson

Jan 15, 2025

Most musicals translate emotion into song. This one takes that a step further, translating emotion into a daring central gimmick. It’s experimental and explosive. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Sep 13, 2024

If Bob Fosse had fallen in love with CGI instead of jazz hands, this is probably the kind of movie he would’ve made. Read full review

Empire Alex Godfrey

Dec 2, 2024

The most batshit music biopic since Todd Haynes did the Karen Carpenter story with Barbie dolls, Michael Gracey pulls off the biggest cinematic surprise of the year. An absolute blast.  Read full review

Brian Truitt

Jan 9, 2025

The movie also has a lot in common with Gracey’s most famous effort, “The Greatest Showman,” featuring well-crafted, effervescent musical numbers doing what they can to make up for oversentimentality and an unfocused narrative. Read full review

David Fear

Dec 25, 2024

It’s all a very by-the-books music biopic, which the sole exception of which species is singing about manufacturing miracles and angels contemplating his fate. Read full review

Bob Strauss

Jan 8, 2025

Well, there’s one way for a biopic about a self-loathing, self-aggrandizing, self-pitying and self-involved music star seem different: Make him an ape. Read full review

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