I had planned to see this film in a cinema, but while I was on my way, I realized that I wasn’t consuming enough cannabis to enjoy more than a few of his songs—and one of those I actually preferred when Jimi Hendrix performed it. So, instead, my wife and I went for a bike ride, and I held off until it became available on Hulu. The thing is, even though his music isn't really my cup of tea, I’m very fond of the mus…

Those who admire Bob Dylan should understand that director James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown” isn't meant to be an exhaustive examination of the folk music icon, but it provides a worthwhile experience for anyone who enjoys his songs or is interested in learning about his beginnings. The movie offers a look into the 1960s when Dylan was first starting to gain attention, portraying him as an elusive, challenging, an…

It’s worthwhile to see *A Complete Unknown*, a film about Bob Dylan. My familiarity with him is limited; I recognize his name and maybe a couple of songs, which seems typical for me—I guess you could call me an uncultured person. So, going in, my main interest was how the story translated to the screen, and it’s quite good! Timothée Chalamet gives a mostly impressive performance; I did feel his acting style seemed…

Tribute films have become increasingly common lately, but their quality varies considerably. The overall success really depends on how truthful and detailed they are, and those elements can change quite a bit from one film to another. James Mangold’s portrayal of Bob Dylan, brought to life by Timothée Chalamet, is an example of this mixed bag. While the movie seems to handle authenticity reasonably well, it falls sho…

My childhood was steeped in Bob Dylan and Joan Baez – though my parents’ enthusiasm differed! It seems like that only made me inclined to disagree. The more my dad praised Dylan's genius, the less it seemed to register with me as a kid. I worried when settling down to watch this film that I’d fall back into that old rebellious mindset, but Timothée Chalamet gave a really believable performance and actually got me tap…