Stranger Things – Season 1, Episode 4
Genre: Biography | Music | Fantasy
Directed by: Michael Gracey
Main Cast: Jonno Davies, Robbie Williams (voice), Steve Pemberton
Runtime: 2h 15min (135 minutes)
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Better Man (2024) is a dazzling, surreal, and brutally honest biographical film that reimagines the life of British pop icon Robbie Williams. Directed by Michael Gracey, known for his bold visual style, the film takes a wildly unconventional approach to the music biopic genre.
The story follows Robbie’s journey from a working-class childhood to global fame — first as a member of the era-defining boy band Take That, and later as a record-breaking solo artist. The film does not shy away from the darker side of success, exploring addiction, self-doubt, and the psychological cost of living life in the spotlight.
In a striking creative twist, Robbie Williams is portrayed for much of the film as a CGI chimpanzee, motion-captured by Jonno Davies, with Williams himself providing the voice. This bold choice symbolizes how Robbie often felt like a “trained monkey” performing for the world, turning fame into a surreal and sometimes dehumanizing experience.
Would you watch a music biopic where the star is portrayed as a CGI monkey? Share your thoughts on whether this daring creative approach works for you in the comments below.
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