In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I discuss Better Man, the unconventional musical biopic that tells the story of Robbie Williams in a way no other music biography has dared to attempt.

At first glance, the decision to portray Williams as a CGI chimpanzee seems bizarre. But as the film unfolds, that creative choice becomes one of its greatest strengths, offering a powerful visual representation of insecurity, self-doubt, and the gap between how the world sees us and how we see ourselves.

Directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), Better Man delivers spectacular musical sequences and stunning visual effects, but what impressed me most was its willingness to confront addiction, fame, self-destruction, and vulnerability without glamourizing any of it. This is a film about the search for validation, the damage we do trying to outrun ourselves, and the long road toward self-acceptance.

I also talk about why the film resonated with me personally, particularly its portrayal of addiction and recovery, and why one reimagined musical number sent me straight to Spotify afterward. Sometimes the most moving stories aren’t about becoming famous—they’re about learning to live with yourself once the applause stops.

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