'A Complete Unknown' Review: A Flimsy Slice of Bob Dylan
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In A Complete Unknown, the filmmakers create a palpable tension as Bob Dylan navigates the conflicting worlds of folk music and burgeoning rock, hinting at his electric future.
Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of Dylan captures the songwriter's essence, embodying a character at a crossroads, facing both artistic identity and external expectations.
The film emphasizes Dylan's discontent with being pigeonholed as solely a folk musician, showcasing a young artist determined to explore broader musical landscapes.
With references to key music figures like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, the narrative underscores the generational tensions within the folk music scene of the early 1960s.
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