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Robbie Williams: A monkey looking for acceptance and love
The article highlights the new film "Better Man" about Robbie Williams, in which he is portrayed as a CGI monkey and discusses his ups and downs in the pop business.
Robbie Williams: A monkey looking for acceptance and love
The new film “Better Man,” a fascinating biography of British pop star Robbie Williams, is getting people talking. Director Michael Gracey, known for “The Greatest Showman,” took an unusual approach to this project: Williams is portrayed as a CGI monkey. This is done because Gracey believes that viewers are more able to form an emotional connection with animals than with people. According to Williams, this project is of great importance to him because he "competitves for attention full-time." This dramatic story not only explores his rise to fame, but also his struggle with personality problems and addictions. The details of how high-resolution scans of Williams' eyes were used for the CGI depiction highlight the careful production work that went into the film Small newspaper reported.
“Better Man” takes a dramatic look back at Williams' career, from his early days in boy band Take That to his tumultuous solo rise. Importantly, the film not only highlights the heights of fame, but also the deep descents into his depression. Williams describes his experiences with a deep understanding of the challenges that come with fame. It becomes clear that he did not want to ignore the dark phases in which he fought against his inner demons and the psychological consequences of fame. He wants to show through his example that change is possible, even if it is not always painless BBC reported.
The concept of portraying the star as a monkey goes beyond mere surrealism. Williams believes the film is intended to provoke and make audiences think. His development from an insecure young man to a confident “Better Man” reflects the reality of many artists who have to deal with the pressures of fame. In his words: “Nobody wants to see a movie about a well-adjusted person who does normal things every day.” The filmic representation is both a homage and a critical examination of the dark sides of pop culture, which is characterized, among other things, by an intensive look at emotional challenges and constant pressure.