Better Man

Fame makes monkeys of us all

I really don't know much about singer Robbie Williams, or his time as an original member of the English pop group Take that.   What I do know, I learned after starting FH.  I quickly learned of Williams love of mooning, and have featured many images of  his butt over the years.  I also learned about the groups hit Do What You Like, and enjoyed the video, (HERE:) especially the ending with five band mates wet and naked, rolling on the floor. 

Boy bands have always fascinated me though, young guys, hitting huge fame in their mid to late teens, with a whirlwind career, usually spanning a average of three to five years.  It's hard to imagine having that sliver of stardom, where money is thrown at you, and both men and women want to have sex with you, and in addition to fame, alcohol, drugs and drama often follows.  For many, it doesn't always end well.

I recently saw the trailer for Better Man, a film called, billed as a singular profile of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.  Even though I didn't know much about Williams, I was really blown away by the powerful trailer.  As you can see, Robbie isn't played by an actor, but instead a CGI created chimpanzee.  What might have a silly concept, seems really ingenious, at least in the trailer.  Between the music and the clips shown, I really am looking forward to seeing the film.

After seeing the trailer, I did a bit of research and learned that Robbie 'quit' the group in 1995, five years it's formation.  The little I read indicates he was pushed out due to drug use and his unprofessional behavior  Reportedly he almost overdosed in 1994, the night before Take That was due to perform on the MTV video awards.  

Williams seemed to want more from music than a boy band could offer and went to what appears to be a relatively successful solo career.  He did 'sort of' return to the group in 2010, but his appearances with them remained inconsistent.   Hoping Better Man hits the theatre in my little town soon.