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A fun biopic. Structurally, it's not that different from others in the genre, but the fact that Williams is portrayed as a monkey throughout really adds to the appeal. It's a simple trick, but it's an interesting representation of how pop stars are seen and treated, and it makes it a lot more fun to watch. The rest is a pretty predictable story of a young boy who doesn't really fit in, becomes a big star, and struggles with his fame. There's the good and the bad and the trouble at home. The performances are nice and the presentation is proper, but unless you're a big fan of Williams, it's not really all that special. Still, better than many of its peers.Read all
Some nice decors and fine cinematography, but boy were those songs grating. I'm not a very big fan of musicals to begin with, but the music and lyrics here seemed to be squarely aimed at children. The rest of the film is decent, though predictable and fleeting. Not a terrible film, but bring earplugs if you can't stand cheesy pop music.