A Complete Unknown
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New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
What critics thought
Timothée Chalamet's performance as Bob Dylan draws the most consistent praise, with admirers finding him magnetic enough to carry the film through its conventional biopic structure. Supporters see the film as an enjoyable, well-crafted portrait of a restless artist; detractors argue it stays on the surface, tidying up Dylan's contradictions rather than illuminating them.
“solid performances, unshowy direction, and organic editing”
Brian Tallerico·RogerEbert.com
“The movie offers answers that range from empty to artificial, leaving out the practicalities and manipulating dates and names in order to center the drama on a small number of personalities.”
Richard Brody·The New Yorker
Accolades
Genres
Biography, Drama, Music
Cast & Crew
James MangoldDirector
Timothée ChalametBob Dylan
Edward NortonPete Seeger
Elle FanningSylvie Russo
Monica BarbaroJoan Baez
Scoot McNairyWoody Guthrie
Dan FoglerAlbert Grossman
Boyd HolbrookJohnny Cash
Will HarrisonBob Neuwirth
Joe TippettDave Van Ronk
Eriko HatsuneToshi Seeger
Peter Gray LewisFrank (Lawyer)
Peter GeretyFederal Judge
Jay CocksWriter
Phedon PapamichaelCinematographyFrom the studio
A Complete Unknown
New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
What critics thought
Timothée Chalamet's performance as Bob Dylan draws the most consistent praise, with admirers finding him magnetic enough to carry the film through its conventional biopic structure. Supporters see the film as an enjoyable, well-crafted portrait of a restless artist; detractors argue it stays on the surface, tidying up Dylan's contradictions rather than illuminating them.
“solid performances, unshowy direction, and organic editing”
Brian Tallerico·RogerEbert.com
“The movie offers answers that range from empty to artificial, leaving out the practicalities and manipulating dates and names in order to center the drama on a small number of personalities.”
Richard Brody·The New Yorker
Accolades
Genres
Biography, Drama, Music
Cast & Crew
James MangoldDirectorTimothée ChalametBob DylanEdward NortonPete SeegerElle FanningSylvie RussoMonica BarbaroJoan BaezScoot McNairyWoody GuthrieDan FoglerAlbert GrossmanBoyd HolbrookJohnny CashWill HarrisonBob NeuwirthJoe TippettDave Van RonkEriko HatsuneToshi SeegerPeter Gray LewisFrank (Lawyer)Peter GeretyFederal JudgeJay CocksWriterPhedon PapamichaelCinematographyFrom the studio
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