"Better Me", the latest acclaimed masterpiece directed by "The Greatest Showman" director Michael Gracey, was officially released on June 27, and the "Wild Summer Better Me" premiere was held in Shanghai on the evening of the release day. The event site turned into a sea of joy, allowing the audience to relax and feel the charm of the feast of song and dance.
Robbie Williams, the prototype of the film, personally sent his blessing and thanked the Chinese audience for their support. Director Michael Gracey gave sharp comments on the dancers participating in the "Better Me RockDJ Challenge". At the celebration party after the screening, the little pig demon from "Langlang Mountain" who will be on the big screen this summer had a "dream linkage" with the film and started the party.
Little Pig Demon and Robbie's dream joint party
"Better Me" is based on the real life experience of global pop king Robbie Williams. Director Michael Gracie once again directs a commercial musical blockbuster since the highly rated and well-received "The Greatest Showman".
Movie Posters
During the more than two-hour premiere, many legendary concert scenes and a medley of global popular songs such as "ROCK DJ", "FEEL", "BETTER MAN" and "ANGELS" prompted the audience to sing along, and the atmosphere was particularly warm.
Compared with traditional celebrity biopics, the character in "Better Me" is creatively transformed into an orangutan, which creates a sense of alienation and freshness, and also fits the character's slightly inferior and manic mood.
Premiere scene
Before the screening, Robbie Williams, who is currently on a global tour, specially presented a greeting video to say hello to the Chinese audience. He said, "'Better Me' is a story about fame, fall, redemption, emotion and self-rebirth. This movie reflects a part of my life and perhaps also a part of your life. I look forward to everyone joining me on this fantasy journey." He also expressed his love to the audience in Chinese, "I love you."
Robbie Williams greets Chinese audience
The long shot of the group dance on Regent Street in the film is an impressive climax. Director Michael Gracey introduced the experience of filming this scene to the audience via video link after the screening: "The dance shooting on Regent Street was one of the most impossible dreams I have ever had as a director. (We closed Regent Street during the filming) and 500 dancers performed on the street. I will never forget this moment."
Previously, the film crew had launched the "Better Me Rock DJ Challenge" online. The director also took this opportunity to comment on the participating dancers, and gave great recognition to the dancers' rhythmic and ingenious choreography. At the same time, he was also moved by the sincerity conveyed by their dance. The director said that he hopes that "Better Me" will find people who like it in China, and that everyone can gain something from this movie.
