I watched the Robbie Williams monkey movie so you don't have to

[@d0ntreply]

they were able to be r-rated because this was an independent film. they striked a deal with paramount to get it into theatres for $25mill when the film was finished. i'm glad paramount didn't cut anything out.

[@HailToTheMeep]

Needing to be famous is an over compensation for not being seen. With the scene watching his dad leaving him and the absolute terror he has about being a nobody: HEART BREAKING depth. Personally I think that’s why and not because of the monkey. Similarly why we feel more for dogs since dogs are powerless against humans, they are innocent like children, his needs to be famous can suddenly be understood as NOT so much narcissism but the longing and the simplest desire to be loved.

[@BogoBob]

Yep he's desperate for attention and love. "I just want to feel, real love" he signs as a bullied child who's dad abandoned him. And he chases that from screaming fans, thinking that's love but ignores the "real love" from Nicole, and mocks her for genuinely loving her family and friends. It's a flaw and his desire for fame and not being "a nobody" is one of those. He still says today that he struggles with that need for the ego hit, and is fears for the day he can no longer play stadiums with huge crowds as he needs it for his ego. It's a brave move to show all his flaws and mistakes often showing he is clearly the bad guy in many conflicts, but that is why the move works well. it's not sanitized like bohemian rhapsody and other biopics.

[@721rena]

That's honestly i think the biggest reason i want to be famous actress is to be seen to be loved to be important to be validated to be remembered to be mortalized cause nobody in my family ever made me feel that way and then i was bullied alot by the other kids as a child then i was completely forgotten about and ostracized which was almost worst. Cause atleast if you were bullied its cause you were remembered i was later treated as unimportant and invisible afterwards. Then abused at home. Would like to say adulthood it got better but no it got worse. My life has been horrible. And for that i had always dreamed of being a famous actress.

[@yeoldegrayCat]

@@721rena I hope you find the love you’re looking for, even if its just turns out to be one person that gives it all to you. Good luck

[@Kiminoloko]

Hear me out, about your last point - i think the reason people reacted with “lol a monkey? Dumb” is because we just saw the release of joker 2, a sequel to a non musical that was only turned musical bc apparently Joaquin Phoenix had a dream where it was. It was a bold artistic choice done incredibly badly.

[@michaelaivalu]

Joker 2 is a musical because Todd Phillips wanted to tell the incels that they misunderstood the first movie completely and he's tired of their shit

[@shaunjackal]

​@michaelaivalu it's actually both

[@michaelaivalu]

@@shaunjackal ah okay, I only heard the first part so I figured that was just it

[@shaunjackal]

@michaelaivalu at the end of the day, that movie is a two pack of ass... respectfully

[@no.1spidey-fan182]

​@@michaelaivalu what??? You people constantlt fighting each other over tye dumbest of things is fun but also very sad to watch💀

[@joefather6084]

I've seen like 2 trailers for this film, and you explaining it in 10 seconds made more sense than both of those trailers combined

[@RobbieManic]

As someone called "Robbie" (not Robert - Robbie, as it says on my birth certificate, much to most people's astonishment) I spent my entire childhood being asked "oh, like Robbie Williams?" with my Mum being asked 5 mins after I was born if she was a Take That fan, which she isn't (thanks, Mum). Not only that, this biopic was scheduled to come out on my birthday on Jan 17th. Bit odd on the timing 😂

[@jsidiropoulou]

Robbie was born Robert, he was asked to change his name

[@RobbieManic]

@jsidiropoulou yeah, but everyone assumes I'm called Robert when I'm actually called Robbie (as per my birth certificate etc). Everyone thinks my Mum named me after Robbie Williams when she doesn't even like him lol. If I was born a girl or born as twins - male and female - I/we would have been called Nicole, and I was born around the time Robbie and Nicole Kidman dueted on that cover song. Again, my Mum isn't a fan of either celeb, she just likes the names.

[@daan9094]

jan 17th gang

[@MystifyMe97]

already out since boxing day in most countries.

[@ilexdiapason]

​@@RobbieManic any idea what your parents would have done in the event of twin boys/twin girls? roberta or nicolas perhaps?

[@CaptainFirefred]

I actually cried several times in this movie, be warned if you have not the best relationship with your dad. Also, the music is so well woven into the story, that it gave me a new perspective of the hits on display, by providing context. The monkey is a brilliant narrative device. 5/5 movie.

[@ricardojmestre]

@@CaptainFirefred thanks for the warning. :)

[@GjpgrD]

This is the kind of film that must be seen in a theatre. I'm sure it will pick up an even bigger audience when it streams. But go out & catch it on the big screen while you can. It is an experience!

[@How2bGee]

After watching the trailer I didn’t know it was a biopic. I’ve never heard of Robbie before so I just thought the characters name was an homage to Robin Williams 😅

[@rawfish_8.3]

It's craaazy to me that there's people that have never heard of Robbie Williams. But apparently he was never big in the US (for some reason)

[@imanamerican553]

​@rawfish_8.3 whatever his genre is(it wasn't really good) it wasn't huge in the US rnb rap and the revitalized of pop with the release of Britney spears ...baby one more time only a month after robbie williams "the ego has landed"

[@emv8869]

Wow. I went from never considering watching this movie because it felt too out there to genuinely interested in seeing it. Thank you for your video!

[@xinriji]

The monkey feels like a gimmick BUT the movie and plot and everything itself, with or without the monkey would have made it a solid amazing movie. The monkey adds more depth to robbie's perception of him and the role he plays in the wild chaotic world of the entertainment industry. I absolutely had so much fun and almost cried at some of the scenes. The CGI is also insanely well done omg

[@swingriots1549]

I remember when Robbie was the biggest thing around. He was definitely bigger than Timberlake in UK/Europe in the early 00s. I cant say I was much of a fan all the time, but he has enough hits i think are good enough for what they are and he was absolutely massive and given that it was 20 yrs ago, i think he and his team are aware that the nostalgic resurgence is due and they're getting ahead of it

[@BeyondDictation]

It can not be understated how much whiplash we all got from Rudebox

[@ManubibiWalsh]

That song slaps though! And also it shows this man is not afraid to experiment and get out of the pop safe space.

[@vagabondbombshell]

SO EXCITED to see it! Have tickets for next week. As a US fan, I can't get enough of him!!!

[@KingKhanAbz]

I think this is the biopic that Freddie Mercury wanted for his movie!

[@How2bGee]

Phrell made his biopic out of the Lego movie.

[@upper_class_owl1787]

Finally, someone else who dislikes Bohemian Rapsody as much as I do. Worst of all, it made Queen music and ear ache for a while after that bloody movie came out.

[@ricardojmestre]

Eheheh same here!

[@scooterboi8761]

I agree. I hate that song. Never really cared for Queen, either.

[@TDHMF]

Regal screened this film as a “Monday Mystery Movie” last night and I was blown away by it. I’m so glad they chose to use a chimp instead of a human. I was vaguely familiar with Robbie Williams and now I want to discover more of his music.

[@13JmdRichard]

He's an idol

[@paulacostescu1041]

I go rarely to the cinema... but the Better man deserves.

[@rob_barriecharles2042]

I hope the studio paid a lot for your youtube messages. You are making a lit of them.

[@UnwrittenSpade]

Your video ALONE convinced me to go see this! I’m not a Robbie fan though I love his dj song but I’m a massive music nerd and I think your take on this got me very interested

[@TrottersPad]

You don't have to be a fan to enjoy this movie, it's brilliant in it's delivery

[@tormentors]

3:17 I love Robbie I wasn't to excited about the monkey as a protagonist but I'd definetly wanna watch it when it hits theaters in Mexico

[@mellowfellow-h8r]

As you clearly like this film a lot, and you're recommending it to others, why is "so you don't have to" in your title?

[@cherryr9285]

it's a marketing gimmick, it's unfortunate but KZbin rewards negativity

[@themischief420]

why take it so literally

[@susie8799]

I wrote this movie off immediately when I saw the trailer because 1. I had no idea who Robbie Williams is because I’m American, I mean I heard one of his songs on Just Dance 2. I thought it was just another celebrity biopic with a stupid gimmick and this review might have just convinced me to go see it

[@bigrathole]

I went to a preview a few months ago. Not a big robbie fan or anything but me, my friend, and the random dude next to me all cried a little bit. I'm glad the lights didn't turn on immediately during the credits. It's catching a lot of heat from scrubs on socials who haven't seen it. They deserve all the trash they're going to accidentally watch instead this year. RIP

[@rickybryan1759]

Muppets are never acknowledged

[@dyskelia]

I’m American so Robbie Williams might as well be a made up celebrity as far as I’m concerned. But the concept of this biopic is tempting me to check it out. And yeah, it’s a shame that Queen didn’t let Sasha Baron Cohen do the biopic he wanted to do. Edit: the Bob Dylan movie is actually good. I was surprised for the same reasons mentioned here.

[@Liv-hx9xx]

I watched this movie at tiff and absolutely loved it, glad you did too

[@Fisheyemsn]

This movie is the definition of what art is...

[@BC-th3mx]

Maybe in Britain 😆😅😂🤣

[@FilmColossus]

0:06 he didnt make eye contact with the executive, he made eye contact with his manager who had told him never to hook up with fans

[@orelanavi2706]

Loved listening to you! Couldn't agree more! I love the movie. Best biopic! Even more than elton's. I completely forgot about the monkey in 5 minutes. Work perfectly. Some scenes were so hard to watch but that's what I love about Robbie, he never sugarcoat anything and he doesn't shy from the truth even if he's the bad guy. Will watch again no doubt.

[@lunarstain7545]

That opening line is supposed to be a dunk, but you just described the perfect cinematic experience lolololololoolooolo Going this afternoon, thanx!

[@dar-bear]

Saw this movie at one of Regal's Movie Mystery Mondays and I am so glad I did! You articulated the exact way I feel about it. I will have to check out the documentary next.

[@crickcrackcricketycrack5501]

HE IS A CHIMPANZEE, NOT A EFFING MONKEY!!!!!!! How does no one know one understand the huge difference between apes and great apes?

[@jmward4920]

Pretty much everything I watch or read about this movie is calling him a monkey and it's driving me absolutely crazy, we've had about 15 planet of the apes movies and people are still doing it... I came on the comments to find someone to vent my frustration to and you were the first comment I found after scrolling for a while... Nobody seems to understand. Every time I hear the word monkey it makes me so tense like fingers on a chalkboard 🤦

[@BogoBob]

@@jmward4920 to be fair the planet of the apes movies also have that flaw. "ape no kill ape" yet they kill humans all the time. Human, chimpanzee, orangutan, gorilla... ALL APES. Chimpanzee and Gorillas are more closely related to humans than to Orangutan.

[@journal.of.joshua]

To be fair guys, Robbie himself - and the poster for the movie itself - refers to the word "monkey". I understand the technical frustrations but how can you be annoyed at the general public when it's literally on the movie poster.

[@KingBuster90]

People use monkey as the umbrella term

[@ManubibiWalsh]

It doesn’t matter anyway, because in the movie he’s not actually an ape or whatever.

[@MrNorbo95]

Huh? There’s LOADS of parts where he makes monkey noises.

[@gnocchi5326]

just started watching, the decision to make main character different from everyone else reminds me of oyasumi punpun where mc was shown to us as a bird (and later, a shape), and it worked really well. so, I wonder why monkey seemed bad for some people

[@CynderBlue]

On paper this should not work.. but WOW it absolutely does.

[@clarics6804]

I think he was always acting “like a monkey” trying to be seen (he was indeed) his insecurities and mental health issues… I think it was a brilliant and smart choice. Maybe something like Rocket man would’ve been fun too but it’s great to see his story from his side.

[@sammydarko11]

Literally when the trailer first popped up as a ad a couple months ago i had no idea if the story was about a real person and couldnt understand like he was the only monkey but it gave me chills by the end and made me want to check it out

[@amethyst0ne]

Okay i bought a ticket a few minutes into the video . I love Robbie Williams music and read a biography ages ago but I didn’t think i would like the movie because the monkey element put me off but you’ve convinced me. I live in America and people don’t really have a clue who he is really , the theatre will probably be empty and i am very excited I also loved rocket man so referencing that helped with the convincing

[@ManubibiWalsh]

Yeah, tone-wise this is very similar to Rocketman. Colorful when it needs to be, excessive and bohemian hitting when the tone requires for it.

[@xron2562]

Was the theatre empty?

[@CarlMansell-zs8xl]

I love the Bojack reference. I know you are the only one that linked them as far as reactors go, and that show is low-key one of the best animated shows of the last twenty years. I love Robbie. He's a spectacular talent, and if you watch his big gigs like Knebworth and Swing when you're winning Live at the Albert hall I guarantee you will have a greater appreciation for him.

[@marshallstannus]

Thanks sm for the comment I’ve been listening to the live he did of my way and me and my shadow a lot, didn’t realise he had such pipes, I’ll check this out thank you!

[@kurtisbanks7655]

honestly this is great having the same music boipics is boring so this is great

[@CoachO2031]

I ended up watching this movie during one of the "Mystery Movie" nights. First thought was, "wow this ish!" lol but to be honest, this was one of the best movies I have watch in a long time. From the writing to the acting, I was hooked and engaged the whole movie. All 2 + hours lol. Great movie. Let's go!

[@deadpoolnerd]

I was intrigued by the trailers. I didn't know it was a biopic. I just thought it was a trippy music movie about an anthropomorphic monkey. But 3 minutes in this video you definitely sell this movie more.

[@SleepyCloud-i4z]

I never heard of this guy until now

[@karlryan991]

Only thing i wish the film did was give props to the irish song writer of angel ... even scene?

[@ricardojmestre]

I'm convinced, will watch it in the theater. Thank you!

[@erjo2567]

Did you see it yet?

[@ricardojmestre]

@erjo2567 yes I did! I don't like musicals at all but the movie is much more than that! I recommend it!

[@kellydannar2027]

I loved it. It got me several times. I also think the monkey helped it be more raw and real by completely eliminating the expectation that it was going to be “accurate”. That’s what drags a lot of biopics down. Best they either try to get it close to reality as they can but since reality is impossible they get criticized and it can drag or they just make a “good” story and get criticized for whitewashing, etc it. This just removes that barrier.

[@SDfan2002]

The movie’s got an 88%…. I HAVE TO.

[@kithmiranasinghe676]

I watched it twice. Its the best, and most entertaining biopic I've ever seen, and both times it finished i hear nothing but praise from the crowd. I hope more people open up to experiencing this movie!!

[@ManubibiWalsh]

I agree with so much of this. Didn’t think about comparing it to Bojack Horseman, but as a BJH fan… yeah, that sounds about right. Robbie as a personality really resembles Bojack, and Bojack’s journey resembles Robbie’s at some points. Except well, I absolutely hope Robbie is not responsible for someone dying from overdose under his watch. But that poem about the view from upside down… I wish there was a moment like that in this movie. And instead of the monkeys changing their attitude, I wish there were no monkeys at the Royal Albert Hall, because he already defeated them in that anime-like sequence. But anyway, I really enjoyed this. Went to see it with my sister, and we’ve both been fans of Robbie’s for pretty much most of our lives… and seeing it with her was great. She knows all the songs too. And she loved it as well. But I can absolutely see how it would be a fun movie for someone who doesn’t know him too. Like Rocketman, I mean… I knew nothing about the guy before watching that movie, only knew a couple of songs. But the story and plot made a hell of a lot of sense anyway. And my god, Bohemian Rhapsody. What a crock of shit indeed.

[@rob_barriecharles2042]

The comparison with bojack horseman is a crappy argument. You're saying Bojack Horseman is good because the guy has a horse for a head. Therefore, Robbie Williams with monkey is good. Bojack Horseman is good because the characters have emotions, real feeling, real situations, and all the characters flaws. The character flaws sometimes give the characters success but mpre often failure. Better Man is just about a singer who gets famous, and there is no attention to the other characters to form situations. Its just, here is the character, he got famous, the end.

[@CarmellaASMR]

to ur last point about how people reacted to the trailers - I think I saw a short version of the trailer and it made it seem like a movie made for kids where they do acknowledge he was a monkey and that's part of why his life is so hard etc. So idk if i saw some weird version of the trailer or maybe missed the opening few seconds where you see him as a human and he explains the premise, but i reacted EXACTLY as u described bc whatever I did see was p misleading. as per usual glad i watched ur take bc now it actually sounds good lol

[@zeneidafuentes8582]

When I first saw the trailer in theaters with my family I was a little interested because I wanted to see what the movie was going to be (I also think the CGI is pretty good). When I realized it was a biopic of Robbie Williams I was like "Oh, cool. A different bio-pic...but who's Robbie Williams?" I felt bad because I didn't know who Williams was and thought I needed to listen to more music, but whenever the film was getting big on TikTok I had realized that nobody in America knew who Robbie Williams was. The only song I've heard of him singing isn't even his but a cover of "Beyond the Sea". After seeing so much of clips and jokes online, I am interested in the film and I bet it's a really good film that does a good job at showing his life, but I think for us Americans it caught us off guard because we don't know who he is, the CGI monkey, and it made him seem like this big rock star but in reality he's a popstar who sings dance and pop music.

[@ChrisStockslager]

Doesn’t help that a huge majority of America doesn’t know who he is and doesn’t care either. So far, the movie isn’t doing well financially.

[@mpcinlv]

I listened to Better Man going through my Divorce in 2008. I did not expect to love this movie ... But, it works! The creativity and imagination was off the chart ... A+

[@horacebones493]

Rudebox sounds like something Jez and Superhans would make lol. As for gen z shutting down weird shit, it’s said that my generation are the new boomers, so it doesn’t surprise me.

[@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved]

Right now it is hated. But I guarantee years from now, people will definitely look at it differently...

[@themischief420]

"rock the dj"? my guy do you mean rock dj

[@MandyMorris-u9l]

I saw the film and cried I love you more and more rob 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💖💖💖💖💖💯💯💯

[@JoeChillton]

Selling it akin to Bojack, okay got me

[@mittag983]

He's very similar, it's crazy. Especially his relationship to his girlfriend and his dad.

[@inse0380]

People discussing this movie years from now will probably be like: "Remember that one movie about Robbie Williams where for some reason he was a monkey? That was kinda dumb ngl" "They made a movie about Robin Williams?"

[@arialydia8095]

I got a trailer for this at the cinema a few months ago and I was just like... what on earth is this

[@nickymo]

You really sold me I wasn’t super interested in this one but now I’d like to check it out.

[@iTsAmis]

“For you don’t watch it” is a title just go watch it. It’s such a good movie

[@PleaseTryAgainLater]

I misread, i thought this was gonna be about robin williams and juminji.

[@2424rocket]

This trailer played before “a complete unknown” and I thought the trailer was thrilling. Something original! Yes, lotta close minded people in the world. Can’t wait to see it. This for the Bob Dylan movie… It was good, but it wasn’t great. The Coen brothers should’ve directed it. Anyways… Looking forward to the monkey movie.

[@louleg23]

Thought it was great. Went to see it because I was intrigued, ended up loving it. Did not expect it to get so emotional! I really liked the way he owned up to his dickishness.

[@erjo2567]

I didn't know Take That started their shows at gay clubs. Wasn't Robbie 16 then? It sounds a lot darker than they portrayed it in the movie. Those poor kids were just thrown into the gauntlet.

[@judgepepper6351]

Wow tbh, this movie was heartbreaking yet awesome Thank you Robbie Williams for this film experience

[@elocin7648]

Saw it last night and I loved it. A pleasant surprise!

[@johnnymizanin4835]

Ameircan here with no prior connection to Robbie (though my high school GF was from his home town, so I always heard her talk about him). I hate musical biopics. At best they’re fine (the Bob Dylan movie). This is my 3rd favorite movie of 2024. I got it between Anora and the Substance. It’s amazing.

[@amelosoul5495]

I saw the trailer at the movie theater this morning. This is insane

[@mariellebosco]

did anyone else get a car ad mid video with (I'm pretty sure) the same music as that bohemian rhapsody clip??

[@Butterflyness75]

Good review but surprised you didn’t mention Michael Gracie and the fact he made the Greatest Showman. I could see the similarities in the production, loved both movies!

[@_mycotroph]

If the monkey is supposed to be a literary device for being a performer, or something... its VERY on-the-nose, and not funny or witty at all. It just is remarkably cringey

[@witch_haunts_ghost]

I absolutely loved this film. Thanks for your interesting review.

[@lostpear]

Absolutely agree... Great review. I had my doubts and only remember Robbie from the late 90s. This movie takes big swings and I think it's really great. It defied my expectations.

[@Josh-u8i7p]

FIRST OF ALL….WHAT WAS THAT INTRO😂😂

[@jcracoon]

My favourite thing about this movie is America acting confused coz they don’t know whom he is so they think he’s not actually famous… Umm… America, sweeties, not everything is about you. Not everything is about guns and bikinis. And that’s okay. 😊😂

[@thealternative9580]

How’s Betterman not the Eddie Vedder movie?

[@GrantKemp-ku1gc]

Great work on the review. Going to see it this weekend!

[@rlfolder5437]

This seems beyond stupid. “Metaphor” is “gimmick” spelled differently. If they need one to make a biopic, then maybe one is a bad idea.

[@Harold_Wilson]

That's a pretty jaded view on media. Even if you don't agree that metaphors enhance media, people hate it even worse when a message is shoved down their throats in the must obvious and bland way possible.

[@ISeenmyDreams]

@@Harold_Wilsonexactly like this garbage movie

[@Harold_Wilson]

@@ISeenmyDreams alright man 👍

[@deborahcabot3100]

Really enjoyed your perspective on movie and totally agree how Bohemian Rhapsody sugar coated Freddy Mercury, I was disappointed with the movie myself; however please checkout a Complete Unknown. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

[@coreynorthcott9201]

Its really good far better than i thought it would be. They did a good job well worth a watch

[@FelinaFairyphonic]

people having more empathy for animals than humans in movies but eating animals in real life is nuts. like, if you feel so bad when the dog dies, why do you pay for pigs to be murdered?

[@ricardojmestre]

👆🏼 Ditto

[@speckg7124]

This is y’all’s goat? 😂

[@churrocrudo]

Who TF is TOBBIE WILLIAMS?!!? Why is he all over my feedm?!!

[@Driver_X_]

Hes like an inverted LeBron, outside of the USA everyone knows who Robbie is in the same way that outside of the USA nobody knows who LeBron is.

[@GuidedByAngels]

Saw it yesterday, brilliance 🎉

[@illbeyoursupergirl]

Sold. After I wait out this covid 5 days I'm sat.

[@yvanaluz9994]

Doesn't work for me at all, it's just a gimmick that makes the whole movie look like a giant joke, trying so hard to either be so unique or random. Glad it's failing at the box office tbh.

[@cpettigrew3072]

Fact this Movie made in Melbourne, Australia

[@fastbowler]

But now, I have to watch the movie!

[@japetrini]

Who is Robbie Williams?

[@BerrySD]

I loved this movie.

[@clintonbarter9945]

Great review mate. I agree with everything you say on this Movie.

[@rob_barriecharles2042]

The comparison with bojack horseman is a crappy argument. You're saying Bojack Horseman is good because the guy has a horse for a head. Therefore, Robbie Williams with monkey is good. Bojack Horseman is good because the characters have emotions, real feeling, real situations, and all the characters flaws. The character flaws sometimes give the characters success but mpre often failure. Better Man is just about a singer who gets famous, and there is no attention to the other characters to form situations. Its just, here is the character, he got famous, the end.

[@haraldharam9334]

Monkey is Love ❤️

[@Absolemsays]

The movie was great!

[@VincentVo-qf7cu]

NAH ITS GOOD! ❤❤❤😭

[@AmazingJane137]

Awesome review. I want to see it now.

[@matthewlugo2417]

Who the hell is Robbie Williams

[@ghoultooth]

A member of Take That, he’s done a lot of solo stuff too now

[@vaporwave4880]

Who the hell is [insert absolutely anyone one hasn’t personally heard of yet]? Google has existed for a while now, friendo.

[@monkfruit2389]

Only knew him from the x factor when one direction was on plus his song called candy. Loved the song. Honestly, I'm disappointed to see he had a chance at a movie and put this weird cgi monkey crap in it. I don't get there being only one "person" who's a monkey at all :/

[@jimdotcom1972]

90's harry styles

[@vaporwave4880]

@@monkfruit2389 lol you so don’t get it.

[@lizwilldoit]

This comment goes to the creator of this thread. You have not the life experience to make judgement calls about people who have been around since before you were born. And you missed the whole point of the movie; it was not made to appeal to thoughtless, rude, young blokes.

[@marshallstannus]

I said I liked the movie? A lot lol