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A unique profile of British pop superstar Robbie Williams
The film was created from several interview recordings filmmaker Michael Gracey made with Robbie Williams over the course of a year and a half at Williams’ recording studio in Los Angeles, USA. Although the interviews were not originally intended for film as Gracey “just wanted to capture [Williams] in his own voice telling his story”, the majority of Williams’ voiceover in the film comes from these recordings. Robbie Williams: If you want to laugh, do it inside, OK?.
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I didn’t know what to expect from the film because I thought it would be quite odd to see Robbie as a monkey. Ultimately, the monkey adds a lot to the film. You fall in love with him immediately, and after a few minutes, it IS Robbie.
The story will touch your heart
Jonno Davies, who plays Robbie, is a brilliant actor. Even though you don’t see his face, he certainly knows how to portray him. It’s not just about Robbie the pop star, but also his younger years.
I have so much respect for him
He dares to be so vulnerable in this film, with many stories about his personal life, his career and the challenges he had to face. The music and the visual effects also add a lot to the film. The film is a mix of laughter, but certainly tears.