Better Man review

 

Music artists biopics come and go. Over the years we've gotten almost every musical artist in history but we've not gotten one where a Monkey is in the lead role. Okay it's not actually a Monkey it is none other than Robbie Williams telling his life story through the lens of this Monkey like creature in a biopic that is moving and sensational as it is bewildering. Right from the get go it's clear we're going to be entertained and boy is this movie entertaining as not only does the man himself Robbie Williams narrate as we go he also lends his immense voice talents which includes a vast back catalog of hits ranging from the early days of Take That to modern day.

A cheeky-chappy is how Robbie Williams is best described especially his early days his attitude to music and overall how he acts is very showmanship and that carrys onto his adult life. Better Man does also deal with some heavy stuff like Robbie's vicious battle with alcohol, various drugs and the party lifestyle. He really did become an addict and it's not shyed away from in anyway as every couple of minutes he is seen to be ingesting something one way or another. Also very featured is his strained relationship with his father, his loving relationship with his deal old nan and his mom who was always there for him. 

Better Man is a fantastic look at a truly brilliant popstar / musician. Robbie Williams is no doubt about it one of the greatest artists to ever come out of the UK in my opinion. His life struggles are pushed to the forefront here and it is emotional it does tug at your heart strings and overall Better Man is one of the better biopics you will see for sure. It's full of many big, bold and brash moments which makes sense as the Director of The Greatest Showman is at the helm here. Better Man is powerful, moving and has a fantastic performance by Robbie Williams who doesn't shy away from anything in his truly topsy turvy life. Entertained?? absolutely!

★★★★