A Complete Unknown Reviews
i dont like bob dylan and i dont like biopics .... but this film is wonderful. A brilliant achievement and so well sung. It makes you appreciate bob dylan's music and lyrics whether you like him as a person or not.
Chalamet delivered a really iconic performance here. Limiting the movie to just the beginning of Dylan's career was a great choice. I wish some of supporting roles were fleshed out more.
A biography of Bob Dylan, who is considered the voice of his generation at a time when people were more concerned with social issues and civil rights more than money.
Shallow movie, no insight into Dylan besides what's commonly known. Not much happened in the plot. 2+hr music video. Chalamet learned guitar but still seemed like Timmy doing a spaced out impression. Joan Baez was amazing
The real life adaption of this artist is unmatched. 8/10
Very impressed by Chalamet’s and Norton’s performances. Justifiably Oscar- worthy.
The writing and performances and choice to focus on particular relationshipas in the beginning of Bob's career lend themselves to a great film for those who know and like or know nothing about him.
The selection of the Actors was perfect. The performance of the actors was perfect. I originally resisted watching this movie. I was very concerned that the movie would not reach the emotional connection and feeling that Bob gave me in my 20s. I found myself recounting many amazing memories of that time for me. I am so thankful for the attention detail and the subtleties that only happened because the directors and staff are clearly huge fans of this man's Music and unique style. I applaud and thank you for this masterpiece.
I think for fans of Dylan only. It’s a thorough reconstruction of the era and the people but if you aren’t already familiar with the history you might wonder why they made this movie in the first place.
the cinematography is wonderful and really captures the environment and feel of New York and the folk scene in the early 60s but the movie is nothing original... we have seen this many times before; this typical biopic about the talented song writer that is a selfish jerk who gets everything he wants and then cries about it.... been done a million times better.... why not make a Jimi Hendrix movie, he was a nice guy from beginning to end. Dylan is just another narcists with a guitar.
Timothy Chalamet absolutely inhabits Dylan in a perfect performance. The slight historical inaccuracies don't prevent it from being a hugely enjoyable film.
As a Bob Dylan fan, I was a bit ambivalent about this film but I wound up loving it. Timothee's performance was fantastic and (I think) deserved the Oscar. Ditto Edward Norton as Pete Seeger. All the actors really learned and sang and played the songs, in addition to giving their performances their all. The scene where Dylan first sings The Times They Are A Changing at Newport Folk Festival and stuns the crowd, and then the scene where he goes electric and the crowd is furious, are both great. Also the scene where Dylan and Baez sing It Ain't Me Babe to each other and together, and the chemistry between them is electric. I truly felt transported to the time and place, and Dylan's character was developed but also still maintained some of its real life mystery and aloofness. The type of Hollywood film I love.
Thought Ed Norton's Pete Seeger was also very fun to watch. the scenes of the Village in the 60's were a throwback. I didn't know that Woody Guthrie had Huntington's Disease! I Found Bob to be quite dislikeable. the strongest takeaway was how frustrating it is for an artist who has had one or some very popular songs feels trapped by audiences who expect to hear them and not being interested in newer work. Also Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan's relationship was a surprise to learn about. I learned more about Joan Baez. and I did a lot of reading afterwards, in terms of what the movie chose to leave out, about politics.
I went into this without any expectations. I've never had any strong feelings about Bob Dylan, or any of the other artists featured except for Johnny Cash & Woody Gurthrie. I had no idea how close the relationship was between Cash & Dylan. The pacing of the movie was great; it was over 2 hours but never felt long, never dragged, and there are no scenes that I could think of removing or shortening. If you like any mid-20th-century folk music (including blues & country), I think you'll appreciate the songtrack. I wanted to dislike Elle Fanning's performance, because she so often looked like she was in distress, but in retrospect it was true to her character.
I give it a strong 4 stars. Mostly because it *enhanced* my memories of Bob Dylan rather than corrupted an adulterated them, and I was damn sure it was going to corrupt and adulterate them and I was going to regret viewing it, that's what I went in with. Throw stones at me if you must, but I had wished there was a reference to the Clancy Brothers in there, because I am Irish and I know Dylan loved the Clancy Brothers and emulated them and followed them around. At least that's what I've read about it and I believe it. I thought the movie was great! Its well worth seeing!
Clearly I'm not alone when I say I loved this movie. Not to be missed. I think (only in my opinion but it's 'my' review) it's the Forrest Gump for Gen Z's. A movie that changed my life when I first saw it.
It was well done. The story lingers a bit before leading up to what in most movies would be the successful climax. But in this movie it's the lack of success that was the story, and it did a good job of portraying that.
Esse filme, quando somado a "Johnny & June" (2005) e "Ford vs Ferrari" (2019), demonstra que James Mangold tem um forte interesse por cinebiografias. Nos três casos — sendo "Johnny & June" meu preferido —, o diretor extrai excelentes atuações de todos os atores envolvidos e constrói atmosferas imersivas, que realmente nos transportam para as épocas dramatizadas. "Um Completo Desconhecido" é ancorado por uma exímia atuação de Timothée Chalamet — que incorpora Bobby Dylan não apenas na aparência, mas também na voz, apresentando impressionantes habilidades vocais e musicais — e passa uma energia de sad boy cinema, que eu adoro.
A Captivating Surprise – Wonderfully Acted The Complete Unknown was an unexpected gem—a complete surprise that pulled me in from the very beginning. The film offers a mysterious and layered story that keeps you intrigued, and the performances are absolutely top-notch. The acting is subtle yet powerful, with every emotion perfectly delivered. The film's pacing, tone, and atmosphere feel authentic and engaging throughout. It’s a rare kind of movie that leaves you thinking long after the credits roll. Whether you're a Bob Dylan fan or just love a well-told, character-driven story, this film is well worth your time. A beautifully crafted and wonderfully acted film—I give it a solid 5 stars!
It sort of broke the music biopic formula and I like how it only focused on the early years of Dylan's career.Timothee Chamelet's performance war a highlight.I liked his version of Bob Dylan songs.Timothee's accent was too much but I would rewatch it.