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Featured in The 7PM Project: Episode aired December 5, 2024 (2024)
A unique profile of British pop star Robbie Williams. The film is based on several recordings of interviews that filmmaker Michael Gracey made with Robbie Williams over a year and a half at Williams’ recording studio in Los Angeles, USA. Although the interviews were not originally intended for a film, as Gracey “just wanted to capture [Williams] telling his story in his own voice”, most of Williams’ narration in the film comes from these recordings.
Eventually, the monkey adds a lot to the film
I didn’t know what to expect from the film, as I thought it would be really weird to see Robbie as a monkey. You fall in love with him immediately, and after a few minutes it’s 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 him. The story is one that will touch your heart. It’s not just about Robbie the Popstar, but also a story about his youth.
The music and visuals also add a lot to the film
He dares to be so vulnerable in this film, with many stories about his personal life, career and the challenges he has faced. The film is a mix of laughs, but certainly tears as well. At the end it left me speechless, with tears in my eyes, but most of all PROUD of who he is today.