A Complete Unknown review

 

Musical biopics are a dime a dozen. From Walk the Line to Bohemian Rhapsody and everything else in between they musical biopic can be something truly remarkable or something pretty mediocre. With that being said A Complete Unknown which follows the early life and career of Bob Dylan is absolutely stellar in pretty much every aspect from the folk music that Dylan made famous to the relationships and bonds he shared whether they were to his benefit and liking or not. Timothee Chalamet is electrifying as Bob Dylan throughout. From his humble beginnings of just wanting to meet one of his heroes who is sick to his revolutionary talent that took the folk music world by storm it's a pretty fantastic performance that will lift your spirit and warm your soul. 

Directed by James Mangold this very much feels like a sister piece to Walk the Line from 2005 as not only does it feature Johnny Cash who sort of inspired Dylan at points it also feels somewhat similar in it's style, musical elements and overall direction. The rest of the cast do a great job here also with Elle Fanning being exceptionl as Bob's first love Slyvie and Monica Barbaro is senational as Joan Baez a fellow folk singer with the voice of angel who plays off Bob's more rough around the edges side perfectly. 


A Complete Unknown is easily one of the best musical adaptations in quite some time. Chamalet is fantastic like I said and it not only captures the essence of the man himself but it showcases the true strength and life of folk music even if Bob himself wanted to change up his musical style after a while. A terrifc and well made piece of cinema that is well worth checking out. 

★★★★

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