How do you spice up another musician’s ego-soothing biographical drama?Monkeys.
I’m not joking.BetterManstarted as a conversation between English pop royaltyRobbie Williamsand directorMichael Gracey.
What Is ‘Better Man’ About?
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Everyone around Robbie is human.
His Sinatra-worshipping and neglectful runaway father, Peter (Steve Pemberton).
Dedicated mother, Janet (Kate Mulvany).
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Thankfully,Better Mandoesn’t require a blinding devotion to Williams' catalog or backstory.
The singer himself will star in the biopic directed by Michael Gracey.
However,Gracey’s execution still tugs at our heartstrings even when self-indulgence arises.
Entertainment is never that of gazing at a freakshow Chimp Williams isn’t some mascot or heckle-worthy hail mary.
Better Manis now playing in theaters.
