When making a documentary about Robin Williams, it is so easy for the proceedings to turn into little more of a "greatest hits" compilation, so to speak. Cut together some of his best film scenes, talk show appearances, and stand up routines, and that doc would get a 7/10 rating form me in perpetuity. But in order to add something original to the coverage of Williams' life, an outside-the-box topic must be picked and stuck to. That is exactly what "Robin's Wish" does and is ultimately a great doc because of it.

"Robin's Wish" is very focused on the final few months of Robin's life--where he was clearly in an odd mental decline--and then the post-death diagnosis of Lewy body dementia. Largely shepherded by his final wife Susan, the record gets set straight here that Williams did not die of depression or drug use. He had a medical condition that quite literally attacked his brain.

Though incredibly well put-together, this doc is often very difficult to watch, what with the knowledge now that Williams was struggling with a disease he never fully understood in life. For a man in which a quick brain was his stock-and-trade, it must have been devastating to be stripped out that and not understand why.

About the only reason I can't give "Robin's Wish" the full 10/10 ranking is because it lacks input from many of his closest family members. Unfortunately, I believe this is because Susan Williams is not looked upon fondly by certain family members and a division exists there. That being said, there are no sour grapes aired out here. It more just a "conspicuous absence" sort of deal.

Overall, though, this is a top-notch look at the last days of Robin Williams' life, and the type of legacy the diagnose of Lewy body disease may have on his future legacy. Though incredibly sad in spots, it is also inspiring in that Robin's robust life legacy can be used to help others battling similar brain ailments.

I don't usually write movie reviews. Absolutely loved it, never heard of Lewy Body Dementia . What a devastating disease, my dad died from alzimers so I can relate. Really explains what Robin his family and close friends went through. Puts to rest all the rumors the media spread. I actually met him once on his way to an event and he stopped took pictures and talked with everyone that asked. So yes he was really the guy you saw.

Robin's Wish is a 2020 documentary based on Robin Williams struggle with Lewy's Body Dementia as well as the aftermath of his death on August 11th 2014. The documentary features interviews with Robin's 3rd wife Susan Schneider,Shawn Levy(Night At The Museum director),Robin's close friends and neighbours.

Similar to the last documentary Come Inside My Mind that documentary was based on Robin's life,whereas this one was aimed at his misdiagnose with LBD,what it does,what the symptoms are as well as the brain cells which gradually dies.

Having been a massive Robin Williams fan since childhood,I was really heartbroken when the news broke on his death 6 years ago. He was such a tremendous kind soul(never met the guy) but he loved making people laugh and cry.

At least his legacy will remain in all of our hearts forever. He left us with some great movies and he will always be my favourite comedic actor next to Jim Carrey.