Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #48095 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-07-08
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 140 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
The rock-umentary Nobody Someday both challenges and reaffirms everything we know, love and hate about Robbie Williams. Directed and narrated by Brian Hill, the man behind the infamous early-90s Australian docu-soap Sylvania Waters, the film is a frank representation of Robbie's 2001 European tour, which isn't always that sympathetic towards the star. Although Williams' continuous discussion about his shortcomings is at times endearing, his obsessive chattering and self-pity about his alcohol and drug problems soon sounds like a worn-out old record. It's also not always apparent when Williams is playing the fool and when he is not: the infamous hotel room scene, when Robbie convincingly rants to the camera about the German Chancellor commandeering his hotel suite, is a case in point.

Shot in both colour and black and white, the film is a mix of some stunning live concert performance material and revealing behind-the-scenes footage. Key events featured include an obsessed fan pushing Williams off stage in Stuttgart, and the comical technical problems at the Paris gig. Despite the production's attempts to demystify star, it actually generates many more questions than it answers, adding further complexities to the brand/man known as Robbie Williams.

On the DVD: Nobody Someday on DVD has a bonus quiz presented by Andy Franks, which features questions about the film. Each correct answer results in exclusive clips from the tour which didn't make it to the final cut of the film. These include Robbie declaring his undying love for his housemate and life-long pal Jonathan Wilkes, and exclusive live performances from the tour. There's also a bonus photo gallery, which features some stunning photographs taken by Scarlet Page and Diana Scrimegeour. --John Galilee

DVD Description
DVD Special Features:

Interactive Quiz presented by tour manager Andy Franks, with exclusive cutting room floor footage
Exclusive tour photographs by Scarlet Page and Diana Scrimgeour
Picture: 16:9

Languages (including menus): English, French, German and Spanish
Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Stereo; French Stereo; German Stereo; Spanish Stereo
Subtitles: English; French; German and Spanish
Region Code: 1,2,3,4,5 & 6

Synopsis
Captured at perhaps the height of Robbiemania, NOBODY SOMEDAY, follows the cheeky performer during his 2001 world tour. Filmmaker Brian Hill was offered unlimited access, allowing for some particularly candid footage. The resulting film includes the thrills, spills, and tantrums involved in a huge touring act.

Customer Reviews

fresh and honest
If i wasn't a 'Robbie Fan', i would probably have viewed this DVD differently. Although it could be viewed as a little self-obsessed, it could also be viewed as the story of a man with a split life. Half his life, the professional side, has been in the main, enormously succesful, but his private life, has been hellish, (filled with drugs, alcohol, relationship troubles and all the rest we don't even know about)! Yes, this documents his ramblings and moanings, but give the guy a break and give him a bit of respect for being clean! In summary, the story is of a guy who starts off very depressed and hating his life and himself and ends up realising just how lucky he is. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. If it doesn't, you're probably not the 'Robbie Fan' that you thought you were. But all this aside the performances are amazing and there are lots of them. The DVD itself, is probably less important than the content, which is an insight into the man that is Robbie Williams!

Somebody Always
Having followed his career from the start it comes as no surprise that Nobody Somebody, a stark and honest account of life as Robbie Williams on a day to day basis, is both depressing and uplifting. Poet? Comedien? Artist? There are many sides of Mr. Williams that sit side by side in this no holds barred documentary of his rollercoaster ride of a life. If you're looking for a frank, unbiased and eye opening account from the man himself, exposing his darkest and happiest moments, look no further than this...

Moving, but perhaps too revealing
Robbie's clearly got something to be proud of. As Britain's foremost popstar, he's got the world (except America) at his feet, and he's not afraid to show off about it. However, this film-intended to be a revealing insight into the way he works, shows hm up to be perhaps a little to self-obsessed for his own good. There are some genuinely moving parts of this film, Robbie's tear filled eyes as he realises how lucky he is to be alive as he was attacked on stage in Stuttgart, and the title song-written for this film-is a touching piece as well. There's some great footage of him on stage-proving why he's so good, there's some hilarious bits as well, so it's well worth buying, just be prepared for occasionally wishing he'd shut up and get on with things....who knows, maybe he'll be Nobody Someday-he ought to enjoy being Somebody Today in my view.