“Better Man” deserved, well, better. Yes, I really am talking about the recent musical biopic boasting an all-singing, all-dancing CG chimpanzee; it’s an absolute treat.
Despite landing strong reviews — it’s 88% on Rotten Tomatoes right now — the movie’s a certified box office. The movie cost over $100 million to produce, yet has recouped less than $20 million of its budget, as of the time of writing.
Frankly, its cultural impact seems more relegated to social media debates questioning just how famous the subject, Robbie Williams, actually was.
Speaking as someone who raced to the theater to see a movie taking a big creative swing, that’s a crying shame. “Better Man” is an emotional, entertaining watch from “The Greatest Showman” director, Michael Gracey.
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