The meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.The meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.The meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 11 wins & 38 nominations total
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I think how you view this film might depend on whether you have a bit of empathy or familiarity towards Robbie Williams, or at least like his music. If you don't have that empathy, or familiarity with his tunes/background, then this is more a saga about what the music scene, some years ago (and maybe now?) can do to an individual.
On the other hand, you could also view this as one "oh dear, look at me and how hard I found fame, given my tough background" self indulgent mea culpa.
I have to say, though, I enjoyed it. I think I must be on the empathetic, like the music side of things.
The idea of having a CGI monkey is excellent, if Robbie, or a look alike (maybe it is one) had starred, it would have felt far more self indulgent. As it was, it was watchable, well written and directed.
The film was, however too long (by about 15-20 mins), the middle too repetitive, and the ending too schmalzy. Still, the music is good and, generally not overdone (I hate musicals).
Worth a watch.
On the other hand, you could also view this as one "oh dear, look at me and how hard I found fame, given my tough background" self indulgent mea culpa.
I have to say, though, I enjoyed it. I think I must be on the empathetic, like the music side of things.
The idea of having a CGI monkey is excellent, if Robbie, or a look alike (maybe it is one) had starred, it would have felt far more self indulgent. As it was, it was watchable, well written and directed.
The film was, however too long (by about 15-20 mins), the middle too repetitive, and the ending too schmalzy. Still, the music is good and, generally not overdone (I hate musicals).
Worth a watch.
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film arose from multiple interview recordings filmmaker Michael Gracey made with Robbie Williams during the course of a year and a half in Williams' recording studio in Los Angeles, in the United States. Although the interviews weren't originally for a film, as Gracey "just wanted to capture [Williams] in his own voice telling his story," the majority of Williams' voiceover in the film is from those recordings.
- GoofsIn real life, Robbie Williams' shows at Knebworth happened in 2003, while his Royal Albert Hall appearance was two years earlier, in 2001.
- Quotes
Robbie Williams: Nice chatting to you, Noel.
Noel Gallagher: Fuck off, cunt.
- ConnectionsEdited from Robbie Williams Live at Knebworth (2003)
- SoundtracksMy Way
Frank Sinatra
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Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Better Man: La historia de Robbie Williams
- Filming locations
- Belgrade, Serbia(Concert)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $110,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,983,648
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $18,259
- Dec 29, 2024
- Gross worldwide
- $22,493,175
- Runtime2 hours 15 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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