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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TEASER TRAILER FOR “BETTER MAN”
Right off its TIFF ’24 Premiere, we get a new Teaser Trailer and a new Featurette (WHY THE MONKEY??) for Robbie Williams’ fantastical Biopic-Musical, BETTER MAN! Paramount Pictures Canda release theatrically, this Christmas.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
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 greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Paramount Pictures and Sina Studios and Facing East Entertainment Present
A Lost Bandits / Footloose Production
In Association with Azure Centrum / Partizan Films / Rocket Science / RPW Productions / VicScreen
A Michael Gracey Film
BETTER MAN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Zhe Chen, Robbie Williams, Markus Barmettler,Philip Lee, Li-Wei Chu, Michael Loney, Thorsten Schumacher, Lars Sylvest, Mark Williams, Gregory Jankilevitsch, Klaudia Smieja, David Ravel, Domenic Benvenuto, Gianni Benvenuto, Zoran Stojkovic, Dean Hood, David Conley, Daniel Fluri, Adrian Grabe, Andres Kernen, Slava Vladimirov, Jared Underwood, Andrew Robinson
PRODUCED BY
Paul Currie, p.g.a., Michael Gracey, p.g.a., Coco Xiaolu Ma, Jules Daly, Craig McMahon
WRITTEN BY
Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole, Michael Gracey
DIRECTED BY
Michael Gracey
#TIFF24: “BETTER MAN” REVIEW
By Mr. Will Wong
If you loved Michael Gracey‘s THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, there is plenty to love about Robbie Williams’ lively Biopic-Musical BETTER MAN.
While Robbie Williams dominated the Pop world internationally in the early 2000s, often he was a tabloid fixture. The former Take That member went on to achieve superstardom around the world after going solo and this dazzling spectacle manages to balance high energy with Williams‘ personal struggles including being bullied as a boy, his relationship with his father, his failed relationship with Nicole Appleton, to his battle with drug and alcohol addiction.
Though presenting as a monkey the entire film, Jonno Davies channels Williams’ essence perfectly and is fantastic nailing the physicality of the role in some ofthe Film’s demanding dance numbers. This decision helps visualize Williams‘ feelings of self-deprecation and inner voices constantly telling him he isn’t worthy.
We did feel the pacing was a bit rushed towards the end as Williams begins to face his demons and work on his relationship with his father, whereas much of the focus is spent on his trouble times. BETTER MAN still is a triumph for this icon and his fans, hitting the right notes late in a big finish and visually looking spectacular.
BETTER MAN screens at TIFF ’24:
Monday, September 9
Roy Thomson Hall
5:30 pm
Tuesday, September 10
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
4:45 pm
Thursday, September 12
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
5:30 pm
Saturday, September 14
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
5:00 pm
#TIFF24: DAY SIX SIGHTINGS – ZOE SALDANA, KARLA SOFIA GASCON, ROBBIE WILLIAMS, RACHEL SENNOTT, DYLAN O’BRIEN, WILLEM DAFOE, J.K. SIMMONS AND MORE
Even at the half-way point, the star power still is electric at the Festival! Our Day Six sightings include:
•Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofia Gascon for EMILIA PEREZ
•Robbie Williams at TIFF ’24 for BETTER MAN
•Jason Reitman, Willem Dafoe, J.K. Simmons, Rachel Sennott, Gabriel LaBelle, Dylan O’Brien, Nicholas Braun, Ella Hunt, Kim Matula, Billy Bryk, Cory Michael Smith and more at TIFF ’24 for SATURDAY NIGHT
Highlights below:
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)
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