So, It’s Robbie Williams … But a Monkey?

As a cinephile with over three decades of movie-watching under my belt, I must admit that the upcoming biopic “Better Man” has piqued my curiosity like no other film this year. The concept of reimagining Robbie Williams as a CGI chimpanzee is nothing short of groundbreaking, and I can’t help but feel that Pharrell may have set the bar too high with his Lego autobiography.

As a passionate cinephile, I’m always amazed by the transformative power of cinema, and the upcoming biopic “Better Man” is no exception. Pharrell has shared his life story with Legos, proving that anything is possible; even becoming a CGI monkey, as we see in this case! To clarify, the chimpanzee starring in this R-rated musical film isn’t just any ordinary primate – it’s Robbie Williams! Yes, you heard that right. The movie tells the story of Williams going through some wild times, not about him simply playing around. Some might call it a monkey movie due to Williams’ playful comments on the press tour. “I’ve been a cheeky monkey all my life,” he told the Associated Press. “The film portrays a coke-snorting, sex-addict monkey – there’s no more cheeky monkey than that!” Michael Gracey, director of “The Greatest Showman”, is at the helm for this Paramount production. Here’s what you need to know about this fascinating primate flick!

What is Better Man about?

A Biopic on Robbie Williams: Better Man traces the journey of the British pop sensation, encompassing his rise to stardom, downfall, and comeback. The movie takes us through his life’s chapters, from his early days to his time in Take That, leading up to his individual success as a solo artist. The film explores his battles with substance abuse, tumultuous relationships, and the trials of fame and success. However, it’s important to clarify that Williams is portrayed as a monkey throughout the movie, while all other characters are human.

Uh, what? Why is Robbie Williams a monkey?

In the trailer, Williams expresses that he’s always seen himself as “less developed.” Director Michael Gracey wanted an unique approach for this project, distinguishing it from other musical biopics. As Williams often says, “I’m just a performing monkey,” or “I’m playing in the background like a performing monkey,” according to Gracey’s recollection to the BBC. This statement sparked the idea that we could tell Rob’s story not from our perspective but from his own self-perception.

What happens in the Better Man trailer?

https://youtube.com/watch?v=watch?v=KVeH5T4wxkE

The chimpanzee character named Chimpanzilliams, brought to life through motion capture by Jonno Davies and developed by Weta (responsible for Caesar in Planet of the Apes and Gollum in Lord of the Rings), commands a raucous audience with his boisterous declaration: “For the next two hours, I’ve got you all!

Why was one of its songs disqualified from the Oscars?

This year, “Forbidden Road,” composed by Willams for Better Man, was listed among the Oscars’ nominees for Best Original Song. However, the Academy found it less original compared to other entries. An Academy representative revealed that the song was disqualified from the category because it utilizes elements from the 1973 Jim Croce hit “I Got a Name.

When is it coming out?

The movie “Better Man” will be shown in selected U.S. cinemas starting on December 25, and it will become available nationwide in the U.S. on January 10.

2024-12-21 10:53