'How I became Robbie Williams' chimpanzee'
It's 2001 and nine-year-old Jonno Davies is standing in the crowd as Robbie Williams entertains 65,000 people at the Milton Keynes Bowl. "He was just this symbol of cool, and that stuck with me for a long
Better Man star says it was "liberating" playing a chimpanzee Robbie Williams
That was the challenge facing Jonno Davies when it came to Better Man which saw him play Robbie Williams, only as a chimpanzee, meaning his entire performance was done in motion-capture. But it was a unique task that Davies ended up relishing.
The Robbie Williams chimpanzee biopic Better Man works far more than you might think
It’s not a gimmick to have the former Take That member embodied by a ‘performing monkey’ in his new movie – and this film doesn’t shy away from the star’s trauma, addictions or penchant for self-sabot
'Better Man' review: All hail Robbie Williams, a chimp for all seasons
C heers to Robbie Williams. The English singer-songwriter who made the leap from boy band to tabloid target to record-breaking solo artist has delivered once again. Better Man is
Better Man review – Robbie Williams monkeys around in a raw and emotional biopic
Robbie Williams, Take That’s cheeky chappie-turned-tabloid fodder solo phenomenon, described himself as a performing monkey, prancing and preening in front of the cameras and seeking the approval of the audience (or at least a banana or two).
Robbie Williams' chimp biopic sparks debate as Americans left asking same thing
Robbie Williams' new film Better Man has been well-received by critics, but social media has been awash with debate after it was revealed he would be portrayed as a performing monkey
Brits defend Robbie Williams after Americans say they have no idea who he is upon biopic release
Robbie Williams' weird and wonderful biopic Better Man was released in cinemas on Boxing Day (26 December) but there's one thing that has perplexed his fans - the fact that some Americans learning who he is for the first time.
How Robbie Williams’ ‘Better Man’ Pulls Off Its Wild Human-Monkey Sex Scenes
There are plenty of ways to spice up a biopic, a genre of film often derided for being exasperatingly formulaic. You can play ...
Better Man cast: Who plays Robbie Williams in the new movie?
Yes, as we're sure you already know, Williams is portrayed by a CGI chimpanzee in the new movie. As director and co-writer ...
Four new films to see in the cinema this week
Clever Robbie Williams biopic Better Man and gripping Christmas shocker Terrifier 3, plus How to Make Millions Before Grandma ...
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Interview: Director Michael Gracey and actor Jonno Davies Better Man
Set to entertain audiences from December, Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the ...
Review: Giddy, imaginative ‘Better Man’ is the next evolution of the music biopic
This stunner of a profile from Michael Gracey, the director of "The Greatest Showman," might finally get Americans to tune ...
‘Better Man’ Review: The Boy in the Band
The singer Robbie Williams’s caustic, often vulnerable narration is the melody that enriches this musical biopic’s otherwise ...
Better Man film review — Robbie Williams origin story is an audacious coming-of-ape
Simply sign up to the Film myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. A little over a year ago, Netflix released Robbie ...