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Tale
A unique profile of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. The film was created on the basis of several tapes of interviews that director Michael Gracie gave to Robbie Williams during a year and a half at Williams' recording studio in Los Angeles, USA. Although the interviews were not originally intended for the film, as Gracie “just wanted to capture [Williams] telling his story in his own voice”, most of Williams’ interviews were not included in the film. Robbie Williams: If you’re going to laugh, do it from the inside, okay?
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(2024). This film is not what I expected. From a biographical film of Robbie Williams, one would expect color, theater, music and dance, and this film does not disappoint. But where smaller biopics take you on a blockbuster journey, this film takes you on a journey through the soul of Robbie Williams, who tries his best to come to terms with getting everything he’s ever wanted but still feels that he this is not enough.
Johno Davies is magnificent as Robbie, perfectly conveying his movements and quirks
The film moves at a dizzying speed, and there are very few moments when the film stops to catch its breath, but to the credit of Michael Gracie and his team, the film still has a powerful emotional charge. The Weta team should also be praised for the incredible work of turning his character into a chimpanzee, which symbolizes how Robbie sees himself (a powerful ape, less developed than the people around him). Rachel Banno plays Nicole Appleton (of All Saints) and emotionally plays Robbie’s fiancee. Her dance performance and the montage of their meeting are indeed some of the highlights of the film.
The film benefits greatly from being an independent film
Steve Pemberton is perfect as Robbie’s father, the man who made him who he is, in the worst possible way. This sounds like a story that Michael Gracie really wanted to tell. Sex drugs and rock ‘n’ roll are presented in all their grotesque glory. Robbie Williams should also be praised for allowing the film to lay all its flaws and shortcomings at the feet of the audience.
His singing and voice work were also exceptional
He doesn’t succeed for most of the film, and the film is made even better by his honesty with the audience. This film is pompous and flashy almost throughout its duration, but, like the man it captured, beneath all its audacity it has a sensitive soul. This is the best film of the year, a visual and auditory feast. I hope he will achieve the success he deserves.