Guardian - 20 January 2018, 20:37 (+ 2298 days 7 hours and 29 minutes) Movies & TV
Marina Zenovich’s look at the late comedy legend is filled with genuine affection and remarkable archive footage, but there’s a frustrating hesitance to go deeperMarina Zenovich has become a specialist in biographical documentaries, following her excellent films on Roman Polanski and Richard Pryor with this new film on the much-missed Robin Williams. The difference this time is that whereas her previous work allowed for significant critique of their subject, Zenovich appears to be coming only from a place of deep love and respect for Williams. This desire to pull punches in presenting his darker side beyond occasional lip service makes for a viewing experience where we often feel we aren’t getting the whole picture for fear of offending the recently deceased. Related: Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot review – Van Sant's disability drama misses the mark Continue reading...