Time is running out to watch Robbie Williams' unique biopic Better Man on Prime Video. The film, which sees Robbie portrayed as a chimpanzee, is leaving the streaming service in 13 days.
Having seen Robbie go from cheeky Take That member to bad boy to pop stalwart, you may think you know the singer's story. But have you ever imagined what that would all be like if Robbie was a chimp?
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Better Man makes the bold decision to portray Robbie as a CGI chimp, with the rest of the characters appearing as humans.
Gavin & Stacey star Alison Steadman portrays Betty Williams, Robbie's grandmother, while Steve Pemberton plays his father Peter.
The cast also includes Kate Mulvany and Damon Herriman, with Raechelle Banno as All Saints member Nicole Appleton. Behind the camera is Michael Gracey, who previously helmed The Greatest Showman.
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Despite the whacky premise, the film received praise following its release, with Digital Spy writing that "Better Man genuinely is brilliant".
On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an impressive 89% positive score from both fans and critics. The Financial Times called it a "crowd-pleaser that feels like singing along to a psychiatric report".
Meanwhile, The Atlantic said the film "properly delves into its subject’s erratic persona, using the musical segments to advance the story instead of as mandatory breaks in the action".
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Variety said that "the execution is downright astonishing – we're talking Wachowski-level ingenuity as Gracey fashions sophisticated montages where you can't even spot the cuts".
KGET-TV wrote: "Those willing to take a chance will find a biopic that works because any fears of bad casting have been eliminated. What is left is a production with enough energy and originality to send the film world into a dizzying spin."
Better Man is available to stream on Prime Video.
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