Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story [MA]

Internationally acclaimed comedian, actor, and general rock star darling, Eddie Izzard. This is his story. 

It is well known and circulated news that I am a mad fan for Eddie Izzard. I’ve got the shows, I’ve seen him act, I’ve seen him live, I’ve heard his ringtones, and I have a Cake or Death T-shirt and matching bag. I now have his documentary and it has made me love him all the more. From humble, trying beginnings to “international credit card”, Eddie’s story is a truly inspiring one, with a singular, powerful message: believe. 

Internationally acclaimed comedian, actor, and general rock star darling, Eddie Izzard. This is his story. He is born, goes to boarding school where he decides what he wants his life to be. From there the path is paved with trials, tribulations, struggles, and disappointment. But through it all, the hero remains ever determined and focused, and through his ever-present belief in his self, Eddie has made it to the spotlight and earned the love of the world, which he very much deserves. 

By nature, I am not a documentary-liking person. As lame and childish as it is to admit this, I much prefer to shelter myself in the world of fiction, fantasy, special effects, movies, and books. It’s a wonder that I make sense half the time really. Reality is a place that I’ve been too and would prefer not to revisit, therefore docos have never really appealed to me. Ignorance is bliss is the motto that I (loosely) live life by. But Eddie Izzard is a person that I really love and admire, and so it would not be right if I did not own his documentary and know his story. 

Believe is a good doco as docos go. At the end of the day there really isn’t much to say about the film because the sole appeal is the story; the inspiring story, the story about someone you love, the true story. Eddie’s story is one that inspires the audience from its very core and his persistence and determination alone will make you a fan if you’re not already one. Divided into chapters of his life, Believe is a vibrant and eclectic collection of show snippets, interviews, and on-location guide and narration. We not only speak to people who know and have worked with Eddie, but his adoring (and sometimes not so adoring) audiences, which brings a stronger sense of realism to the piece. 

Featuring interviews with friends, family, teachers, co-workers, co-actors, and of course Eddie himself, Believe: the Eddie Izzard Story is a very good documentary filled with struggles, determination, courage, clout, comedy, and love. A film about a truly beautiful man and spirit. I LOVE YOU EDDIE!