Prime VideoBetter Man (2024)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime Video
Paramount+
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoParamount+PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of personal struggle, mental health, and the impact of celebrity culture on individual identity, explicitly without aligning with a specific political ideology or agenda.
The film presents a diverse social landscape, incorporating women and gay men within its depiction of the music industry and fan culture. Its narrative explores themes of family dynamics, addiction, mental health, and personal development, addressing social challenges without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'Better Man' integrates LGBTQ+ presence through positive references, such as the LGBT community being called the 'Promised Land,' and the depiction of a gay fanbase. While not central, these elements, alongside symbolic acknowledgments, contribute to a supportive and validating portrayal of queer identity and culture within the narrative.
The film portrays Robbie Williams' personal, albeit strained, relationship with God, culminating in a symbolic divine intervention that prevents a suicide. This suggests a nuanced, ultimately affirming view of spirituality and a higher power's potential for positive influence, despite individual struggles with faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Better Man" is a biopic where character genders, including Robbie Williams and Nicole Appleton, remain consistent with their real-life counterparts. The symbolic portrayal of Robbie Williams as a CGI monkey does not alter his character's gender identity, thus no gender swaps occur.
The film is a biopic about Robbie Williams, a real historical figure. The provided information explicitly states there is no indication of race swapping or alterations of racial identities in its casting or storytelling, confirming no characters meet the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.7
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.7
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