Featured in The 7PM Project: Episode 5 December 2024 (2024)
Narrative
A singular profile of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.. The film emerged from multiple interview recordings made by director Michael Gracey with Robbie Williams over the course of a year and a half in Williams’ recording studio in Los Angeles, United States. Although the interviews were not originally intended for a film, as Gracey “just wanted to capture [Williams] in his own voice telling his story”, most of Williams’ voiceover in the film is from those recordings..
Ultimately, the ape adds a lot to the film
I didn’t know what to expect from the film, as I thought it would be quite strange to see Robbie as an ape. You fall in love with him immediately, and after a few minutes, he IS Robbie. Jonno Davies, who plays Robbie, is a brilliant actor.
The story is a heart-wrenching one
Although you don’t see his face, he certainly knows how to portray him. It’s not just about Robbie the Popstar, it’s also about his younger years. I have so much respect for him.
The film is a mix of laughter, but definitely tears
He dares to be so vulnerable in this film, with lots of stories about his personal life, career and the challenges he had to face. The music and visuals also add a lot to the film. By the end it left me with my mouth open, tears in my eyes, but most of all PROUD of who he is today.