Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
Home Box Office (HBO) | Release Date (Streaming): July 13, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Critic Reviews
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12
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3
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleJul 12, 2018
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind captures that special quality that Williams had, the extra quality that went beyond the laughs, that communicated his whole being. Read full review
90
Film ThreatAnthony Ray BenchJun 14, 2018
It is constantly entertaining, inspirational, full of funny stories, and it at the very least provides a look, if only somewhat superficial one, into the brilliant, lightning-fast mind and kind heart of the great Robin Williams. Read full review
87
TheWrapAlonso Duralde
It’s a film that, early on, feels like a standard catch-a-rising-star celebrity hagiography, but as the story continues — and the impressive line-up of interviewees get deeper into their memories of Williams — the film achieves a balance between celebration and unfiltered recollection. Read full review
83
The PlaylistJessica KiangJul 19, 2018
This affectionate portrait avoids the major pitfall of comparable docs like Asif Kapadia‘s “Amy” or Kevin Macdonald‘s recent “Whitney” in that it steadfastly refuses to make Williams’ death the defining aspect of his life. Read full review
81
Paste MagazineAmy GlynnJul 19, 2018
As a birds’-eye view bio of the career of an important comedian who died too young, this film is funny, poignant and informative. Read full review
80
VarietyOwen Gleiberman
Zenovich, the director of “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired,” offers just what you want from a documentary like this one: She brings us closer to events that have been covered many times, deepening — or overturning — what we think we know about them. Read full review
79
The VergeTasha Robinson
It’s still an immensely satisfying and entertaining watch, because it spends so much time just watching Williams throw all his energy into whatever he does. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeMatthew GilbertJul 12, 2018
As a general survey of Williams’s life, as a collection of precious backstage outtakes, and as a nostalgic trip back into his comedy stylings, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind does the trick. It’s a sad, but satisfying, visit with a special man. Read full review
70
Village VoiceApril WolfeJul 12, 2018
This film seems meant to be more a kind, sweet eulogy than an illumination. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeFore
A film that doesn't shy from the well-known darkness in the star's life but prefers to remind us how funny he could be. Read full review
67
ConsequenceCaroline SiedeJul 18, 2018
Come Inside My Mind is a moving, engaging portrait of a beloved comedic icon, but like Williams himself, it sometimes lacks focus. Read full review
63
RogerEbert.comOdie HendersonJul 13, 2018
This is the generically structured and tamer “approved” version of a much richer story. Read full review
60
The GuardianCharlie Phillips
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. Read full review
60
Screen DailyAnthony Kaufman
Even those with only passing knowledge of Williams’ challenges—with drugs, alcohol, and self-esteem—aren’t likely to find any new revelations about the comic genius. Read full review
40
SlateInkoo KangJul 12, 2018
instead of focusing on the comedian’s complexities, Come Into My Mind focuses on his heartbreak. Perhaps Zenovich wanted to offer closure to fans still shocked by Williams’ final choice. But any artist is far more than their struggles. A proper remembrance would have understood that. Read full review
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