Move over, typical biopicsBetter Man has arrived, and its taking everyone on an emotional rollercoaster. The film follows British pop icon Robbie Williams through his dizzying rise, dramatic fall, and ultimate resurgence. We sat down with Robbie himself to chat about the project, and trust ushes as candid as youd expect.Experiencing Himself Through OthersI dove in, sharing that I walked into the film spoiler-free and ended up in tears by the end. Robbies seen the film a few times himself. Ive watched it at festivals and screenings, and at times, Ive started to cry and felt like I was never going to stop, he admitted. Other times, hes taken a more meta approach: I sat there narcissistically experiencing people experience me, and that feels good too.Fairif someone made a movie about your life, youd want to watch the reactions too.Reactions That StickAccording to Robbie, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and surprisingly profound. It stays with people, he explained. They see themselves in memy trials, my ego, my lack of self-worth, and the imposter syndrome. And because Im a monkey in the film, people empathize more with animals than they do humans. Theres a breaking of the fifth, sixth, and seventh wall. I dunno.Robbies unique portrayalliterally as a monkeyis a bold storytelling choice, but it makes the emotional undercurrent hit even harder.Why Now?When asked why this was the right time for the film, Robbie kept it simple: Michael Gracey asked me, and he may not ask twice. Director Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) clearly knew this was a story that needed to be toldand told now.Lifting the Curtain on FameThe film offers a rare peek behind the glamour of fame, showing the raw, unfiltered truth of Robbies life. I dont have the smarts to not show you everything, Robbie confessed. I dont understand why other people dont. I know its unusual because people point it out. But that doesnt stop me from doing it.Hes refreshingly self-aware about his motivations, balancing altruism with ego: The nice part of me wants to do this for altruistic reasons, and the egoic part wants to do it for career reasons. The two arent separated.Monkey Business and a Stellar ArseA standout performance in the film comes from Jonno Davies, who plays Robbies human-turned-monkey counterpart. Robbie had nothing but praise: Jonno does an incredible job. Hes a wonderful person and has a great arse. The bottom half of his body is better than mine, and Im glad its up there representing me.When I joked about whether he had any notes for Jonno, Robbie grinned: Make sure theres a close-up on our arse. Those legs.More Than a MovieAt its core, Better Man isnt just a film about Robbie Williams; its a film about humanitys vulnerabilities and victories, touching on fame, addiction, relationships, and personal resilience. Whether youre a longtime fan or someone meeting Robbies story for the first time, prepare for a wild, heartfelt ride.Better Man is playing now in theaters, and you can watch the full interview below. More Stories: How to Help Los Angeles Wildfire Victims: Donations, Volunteering, and Essential ResourcesComedian and Actor Tony Slattery Dies at 65 After Heart AttackHouse Passes Bill Banning Transgender Women and Girls from School SportsThe Meteoric Madness of Better Man: Robbie Williams Keeps it Real and RawCarrie Underwoods Trump Inauguration Performance Sparks BacklashThe post The Meteoric Madness of Better Man: Robbie Williams Keeps it Real and Raw appeared first on Gayety.