Better Man review
Join us for a review of Better Man, the surprising hit of 2024 about superstar Robbie Williams. You may think you know his story, but you've never seen the Angels singer and songwriter quite like this – as a monkey. Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) brings us a musical extravaganza set to Williams' most iconic tunes, and Popcorn Podcast comes undone as we break down what you need to know about this rollercoaster of a movie. Let us entertain you!
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BETTER MAN MOVIE REVIEW
(03:53) Musical biopic triumphs and fails
(05:17) Robbie Williams: baby monkey to adult ape
(08:55) The joy of compilation albums
(10:15) Robbie Williams' story is so complex and his trauma informs his songwriting
(11:49) Diving deeper into the father-son relationship
(13:25) How does Michael Gracey make a monkey work?
(18:10) Musical montages, Regent Street and the Royals
(20:56) Leaving Gary Barlow’s mansion and the power of coming undone
(25:55) Netflix documentary series about Robbie Williams explores mental health and addiction struggles – do we need more?
(27:11) Do you have to be a fan of Robbie Williams’ music to enjoy the film?
(32:13) The weight of an icon’s back catalogue
(38:02) The Australian supporting cast
(41:13) Better Man: a missive on mental health and the pitfalls of fame
