Cinembetter Man tells the story of Robbie Williams with courage rare with the direction of Michael Gracey (the king of the show), the British star’s biography hits Brazilian theaters from Thursday (13) by writing

It is possible that when watching Better Man: The story of Robbie Williamsthe viewer may not even know who is Robbie Williams. However, certainly, the news must arouse interest in knowing – and listening – more of the British star.

The biography, which hits Brazilian theaters from this Thursday (13), stands out for the boldness and the way it plays with gender conventions, making use of an unusual creative choice: Robbie Williams It is portrayed as a monkey, created by visual effects, and it is this choice that defines the irreverent and unique tone of the feature.

The director Michael Graceyknown as The King of the Show (2017), embraces the show, exaggeration and musicality with vigor, creating musical sequences that are both great – “Rock DJ” is exciting – and emotionally charged – “Angels” can remove tears from more emotional. The energy of performances is able to create an environment in which Robbie Williams It seems to come alive, as if we were watching a singer’s show – and in the end we won this reward, with “Let Me Entertainment You”.

The decision to transform one’s own Williams In a monkey it may seem like an eccentric idea. However, throughout the movie, she proves to be a powerful metaphor for the maladjustment that the singer has always felt about fame and his own identity. The monkey is, in fact, a visual expression of its alienation, a reflection of the way the artist was treated by the industry, a persona built to entertain – as many members of Boy Bands From the end of the last century – but at the same time it is deeply vulnerable.

What is most impressive in Better Man is that, even following a booklet of cinebography, he is accurate when undressing Robbie Williams With honesty and courage, exposing the weaknesses of a guy who lived his life in his way. The narrative has the well -known ascension and fall structure, exploring the internal struggle of Williams among persona public and their personal insecurities. However, the uniqueness of the film lies exactly in the way it deconstructs this journey through the choice of the monkey character. When focusing not only on hits of his career, but also in the weaknesses and contradictions of the singer, Better Man can explore a more human and vulnerable side of the star, besides the simple brightness of showbiz.

The story is bluntly overlooked about the darkest issues of the singer’s life, such as depression, addiction, sex and self -destruction, themes that are addressed with an honest and often painful look. The combination of these elements creates an interesting contrast between the artist’s public and private life. The ability to Gracey in combining this more poignant side with humor, emotion and the energy of songs maintains the viewer involved in an exciting and exciting biography that walks between the blockbuster and the most honest session of therapy. It’s like Robbie Williams He was lying on a couch exposing all his wounds – while his pop clubs play in the background.

Better Man It is a film that challenges the expectations of kilograms, using the musical format to tell the story of a man in search of himself, and doing it very efficiently in the way and quite effective in his proposal. Everything is there: the supportive supports of the protagonist, the drama in the right dose at the time of redemption, and the structure that ascends to the satisfactory and rewarding ending. In short, even though the film is not completely free from the clichés of the most conventional kinegraphics, it stands out for its originality and the courage to face the complexities of the life of Robbie Williams With honesty and courage rarely seen in films of its kind.

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