Featured in The 7PM Project: Episode dated December 5, 2024 (2024)
Synopsis
A unique profile of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. The film was born from several recordings of interviews that filmmaker Michael Gracey conducted 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.
Ultimately, the monkey adds a lot to the film
I didn’t know what to expect from the film as I thought it would be quite weird to see Robbie as a monkey. You immediately fall in love with him, and within a few minutes, it IS Robbie. Jonno Davies who plays Robbie is a brilliant actor.
I have a lot of respect for him
Although you don’t see his face, he certainly knows how to portray it. The story is one that will touch your heart. It’s not just about Robbie the pop star, but also about his younger years.
The film is a mixture of laughter but also tears
He dares to be so vulnerable in this film, with a lot of stories about his personal life, career, and the challenges he faced. The music and visuals also add a lot to the film. At the end, it left me speechless, with tears in my eyes, but most of all PROUD of who he is today.