Better Man Reviews Lead to High Rotten Tomatoes & Metacritic Scores

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In a unique twist, the biographical musical titled “Better Man” delves into the life of renowned pop singer Robbie Williams. Interestingly, in this film, he is portrayed as an animated chimpanzee character using computer-generated imagery (CG). The movie made its debut at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2024, and subsequently had a limited release in U.S. cinemas on December 25. Critics have generally praised the film ahead of its broader release on January 10, 2025, earning it impressive Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic ratings.

Better Man reviews praise Michael Gracey’s Robbie Williams biopic

As Clarisse Loughrey from The Independent (UK) points out, “Better Man” manages to make us think a computer-generated chimp can genuinely express the pain and joy of pop star Robbie Williams. According to Loughrey, the film’s success is largely due to its unique “chimpanzee trick,” she says.

Wendy Ide from The Observer commended the movie for its unique representation of the main character as a chimpanzee. In her opinion, without this portrayal, the film would have been just another routine entry in the rock biopic genre. However, the way Williams was depicted as a monkey added humor, mischief, and an unpredictable, rebellious energy to the storyline.

City AM’s Victoria Luxford noted that “Better Man” seems to lack finesse, much like the character it portrays, yet viewers who are familiar with the pop star may gain a deeper insight into him upon viewing the film.

Clint Worthington from RogerEbert.com wrote a delightful review, stating that there’s an abundance of appealing qualities which make the seemingly illogical trick convincing.

Chris Wasser from The Irish Independent noted that the film “Better Man” fearlessly pushes boundaries within the biopic genre. Moreover, he emphasized that the soundtrack featuring Robin Williams’ tunes fits remarkably well with the musical aspect of the movie, and he referred to it as an “unexpected success.

Better Man gets solid Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic scores

The film “Better Man” currently enjoys a high approval of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes following 104 reviews. On Metacritic, it scores 78 out of 100 based on 30 reviews, indicating a predominantly favorable reception. As it hits theaters across the US, its creators will be eager for this positive critical acclaim to catch the eye of the broader public.

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2025-01-07 13:40