Robbie Williams' big-budget CGI monkey biopic 'Better Man' tanks at the US box office, leaving industry execs scratching their heads.
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The film, with a reported budget of $150 million, only grossed a dismal $12 million in its North American debut, far below industry expectations.
Insiders say the film's bizarre focus on Williams' relationship with a CGI monkey co-star, rather than his iconic music career, left audiences confused and disinterested.