Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018) Reviews

• New Footage & Interviews Headline This Doc

  zkonedog2018-07-20

  Recently, I've noticed a particular pattern that HBO Documentaries tends to use for their productions: They aren't afraid to tackle an already-covered subject (like Andre the Giant or Robin Williams), and along with hitting all the important beats they somehow uncover new footage and conduct really impressive interviews. This is exactly what happens in "Come Inside My Mind". Since his death in 2014 (and probably even before), Robin Williams has been the subject of many a documentary piece. This one covers maybe 70% of the same ground, but that other 30% is the key. In "Come Inside My Mind", I saw footage of both him and his work that I had never seen before. The interviews with his contemporaries are also riveting and seem to add new perspective rather than hit the same old beats. The bottom line here is that it is tough to make a really good, original Robin Williams documentary these days, but HBO pretty much manages to nail it here. While a scene or two here or there might feel a bit derivative, for the most part this is a very well-produced look at Williams both in front of and behind the cameras.

• Ugh.... I miss Robin so much.

  railroadchapin12018-07-20

  You'll laugh and you'll cry. Such a Powerful documentary. Many people in the entertainment industry have come and gone but this is by far the Toughest. :(

• Can't say enough....

  Mrbigham132018-07-19

  The man, the myth, the legend. Robin Williams touched millions across the world. This funny and at times sad documentary really gives a great inside look at the man who brought so much joy into this world. Ever since I was a child I've Loved and enjoyed Robin's films. He has a way to speak to any man, woman, or child. Such an incredible talent lost to soon. We should not weep for him but weep In gladness that such a man existed.

• It's Always The Quiet Ones That You Have To Look Out For!!

  vandrist2018-07-24

  I watch this documentary with a heavy heart. You never get to see the struggles that some actors have had to go until they retire or die. Watching this shortly after he would have celebrated his 67th birthday, it is difficult to put all that content and that much energy in an HBO special in just under 2 hours, but they manage to do so. When you watch this, it will leave you nothing short of wanting to binge watch everything Robin Williams has touched. Growing up to most of his movies, in the peak of his time, brings me back to my childhood. I can't remember the amount of times I've seen Mrs. Doubtfire, Aladdin, Good Will Hunting, and probably my favourite, Patch Adams, which I feel is borderline autobiographical, minus the medical aspect. I was really happy being able to see my childhood friend again and I know you will be too. I strongly recommend you watch this if you ever loved Robin Williams. You won't be disappointed.

• Excellent Documentary

  ejeileenj2018-07-20

  Excellent Documentary, he was an awesome person, the only thing negative i have to say about the filming is the music in the background seemed to over take his words i had to really listen to hear him over it