Movie Review – Robin’s Wish (2020)

Robin’s Want, 2020.

Directed by Tylor Norwood.
That includes Susan Schneider Williams, Bruce Miller, Walter Koroshetz, Mike Mullen, Carter Ham, Elaine Rogers, Shawn Levy, David E. Kelley, and Robin Williams (archive).

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SYNOPSIS:

Following the dying of her husband in August 2014, Susan Schneider Williams made it a private mission to quell public hypothesis. It meant reliving painful reminiscences, elevating public consciousness round his obscure situation, however greater than that allowed Robin Williams to lastly relaxation in peace.

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This documentary is sombre stuff and solely underlines how a lot Robin Williams meant to so many. It delves into explanation for dying and maps his psychological decline however retains the viewers at a distance all through. In between speaking heads from shut mates, neighbours and his grieving widow, the portrait of a humble man begins to disclose itself. Somebody in possession of a present which introduced nothing however pleasure to tens of millions, even when the person himself was naturally introspective and shy.

That his personal persona ought to contradict the general public face will shock nobody. Performers in any area crave consideration, search validation and but oddly concern adulation. Inherent insecurities plague each the gifted like Robin Williams and those that by no means attain the general public eye. If writer-director Tylor Norwood has achieved something via Robin’s Want it’s for instance that reality, in addition to rejoice the actor’s selfless acts of altruism.

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Past the debilitating illness which went undiagnosed till after dying, this documentary serves as a cinematic platform for Susan Schneider Williams. Somebody who remains to be grieving six years on and has constructed her life round championing analysis into Lewy Physique Dementia. Nonetheless, past the perception from medical professionals nothing new is dropped at the desk. Interviews with Hollywood huge hitters Shawn Levy and David E. Kelley may add credence, however they respect him sufficient to maintain their opinions free from conjecture.

Followers can be higher served shopping for Moscow on the Hudson, The World In accordance with Garp or Useless Poet’s Society in the event that they require illumination. For purists it could be prudent to buy Robin Williams: Stay on the Met or a boxset of Mork and Mindy. That approach audiences would expertise either side of the coin. In his need to be earnest Tylor Norwood affords up all of the details however not one of the emotion. For a documentary supposedly searching for understanding, Robin’s Want feels oddly medical.

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To a sure diploma this comes all the way down to the manufacturing values which give it the sheen of a made for tv particular. Tonally it veers between melodrama and subjective voice over with snippets of inventory footage, which means that Robin Williams the person will get misplaced. As fascinating as private recollections could be, Billy Crystal or the dearth of him speaks volumes. His involvement alongside the opposite present enterprise contemporaries may need added one thing particular.

Their friendship and on-screen chemistry helped cement annual fundraising telethons into the general public consciousness throughout America. If anybody was ready to supply illumination round that elusive expertise and present priceless perception it could have been Billy Crystal. It could have given Robin’s Want an important gravitas, grounding occasions and providing context. Sadly, this by no means occurred and audiences are left as a substitute with a movie which by no means really will get underneath the pores and skin of this comedic enigma.

ROBIN’S WISH is out now On Digital and On Demand on all main platforms. For extra info, please go to https://www.robinswishfilm.com/

Flickering Fable Ranking – Movie: ★ ★ ★ / Film: ★ ★ ★

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