A new biopic titled, “A Complete Unknown,” has been positively changing the way people look at the genre as a whole. Since it was released on Dec. 25, 2024, it has been perfectly depicting the early life of Bob Dylan’s music career and the struggles he overcame to make him the man he is today. This movie has perfectly illustrated how biographies should look. You don’t have to be a fan of Bob Dylan or his music to enjoy this movie starring Timothée Chalamet.
“A Complete Unknown,” follows a 19-year-old man named Bob Dylan who has to prevail over many challenges in the everchanging period of the early 1960s. His passion for music and guitar was all he needed to make an impact on society. This movie shows the success that quickly overwhelmed Dylan, the obstacles he had to overcome to perform the music he wanted and write the songs that showed who he truly was as a person.
Dylan never liked the spotlight and always enjoyed simply writing and performing. This is shown throughout the movie, his love for music and his determination to improve. The director James Mangold wanted to expand upon Dylan’s relationships in the movie to show that he had fundamental people in his life that made his success possible.
Chalamet performed this role perfectly and he could possibly win an Oscar. He flawlessly illustrates how Dylan acts and his reactions to different situations in his life and allows the movie to shine under his portrayal of the songwriter. He sings in this movie, impersonating Dylan and covering some of his most famous songs. These performances give you a look at what Dylan was like as a performer and connects you to his music.
The movie as a whole resonates not only with people of the 60s, but with people in this current period as well. It shows issues and situations that are also relevant today, especially with young artists trying to get a big break. This biopic gives you motivation to perform what you love and not let other people get in the way. Throughout the movie, people stood in the way, but his love for his music overpowered their opinions.
“A Complete Unknown,” has the potential to change the cinematic genre of biopics and raise the standard for filmmaking. The acting from not only Chalamet, but the other actors as well, provides an inside look at Dylan’s feelings and connections throughout the early years of his career. Overall, this movie provides an entertaining look at one of the best songwriters of all time and the experiences that made him the musician he is today.
