Movie | “Better Man” | Indian Lake | March 27-30
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Acclaimed Movie “Better Man” at Indian Lake Theater
The true story of British pop superstar Robbie Williams’ meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence.
The true story of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.
“Better Man” is a 2024 biographical musical drama film co-written, produced and directed by Michael Gracey about the life of English singer Robbie Williams.
In this unique film, Robbie Williams is portrayed as an anthropomorphic chimpanzee with computer-generated imagery (CGI), performed by Jonno Davies using motion capture and voiced by both Williams and Davies.
The movie follows Williams’ life story from his childhood in Staffordshire, England, through stardom with the British boyband “Take That,” his solo career and flameout, recovery from drug addiction, and ultimate redemption.
“Bob Dylan” the singer-songwriter’s debut album released in 1962.
Daring to substitute its marquee star with a VFX creation, the film pulls it off. Better Man makes a monkey out of the traditional musical biopic to thrilling effect.
The innovative approach challenges the conventions of the genre and enhances the storytelling experience. The character's evolution and emotional depth are amplified through a creative lens that captivates the audience.
This daring choice reinvigorates the biopic format, allowing for a fresh exploration of the subject's life and artistry. The film ultimately balances technology and narrative with a deft hand, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.
Praise for “Better Man.”
Robbie Williams today. He kinda looks like a monkey, right?
Writing for The Atlantic, film critic David Sims praised the movie. “It properly delves into its subject’s erratic persona, using the musical segments to advance the story instead of as mandatory breaks in the action. The result is one of the most thoughtfully constructed movies about a musician I’ve seen in years.”
The Washington Post’s Cary Darling observed, “If any miracles are performed here, they belong to [co-writer, producer, director] Gracey, who in one swoop has managed to reinvent the biopic, up the ante on the ongoing revival of movie musicals and raise the legacy of Robbie Williams to a level that feels fully earned.”
Adam Grant, a critic for the Detroit News, wrote, “There are moments in ‘Better Man,’ the often thrilling biopic of unabashedly cheeky U.K. pop star Robbie Williams, where you forget you're watching a CGI monkey in the lead role.“
“Better ” plays March 27 to March 30. Showtimes are 7 pm Thursday through Saturday, and 2 pm on Sunday.
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