A COMPLETE UNKNOWN – This film of Bob Dylan’s early musical career covers the years from literally being a complete unknown to the controversial folk concert where he committed the horrid sin of playing electric guitar instead of acoustic. I’ve never been a Dylan fan although I like many of his songs when they are covered by other artists. I was interested in his journey though from point A to point B. Being an actor myself, I always find the arc of other artists’ career travels informative and often inspiring. If the film accurately depicts Dylan’s true character, he apparently was quite funny and also an asshole. He had that snarky, acerbic wit about him. Timothee Chalamet does a great job capturing the trademark gravelly voice and cadence. Ed Norton also shines as Pete Seeger. John liked it, but said it isn’t a film for everyone. He’s probably right. Definitely worth a view if you’re a Dylan fan or interested in Oscar nominations. This movie will probably win in several categories. Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.
