Chalamet’s portrait of Dylan lacks the interiority that you’d want from the protagonist of a film.

James Mangold creates a musical biopic that isn’t brought down by the frequent tropes of the genre.

A Complete Unknownis now playing in theaters.

Elle Fanning and Timothee Chalamet as Sylvie Russo and Bob Dylan in A Complete Unkown.

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Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown

A Complete Unknown: Set in the vibrant New York music scene of the early 1960s, the film follows the journey of 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan. It captures his rapid ascent from a budding folk singer to a prominent figure in concert halls and on the charts, highlighting his impact on the music world.

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A Complete Unknown: Set in the vibrant New York music scene of the early 1960s, the film follows the journey of 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan. It captures his rapid ascent from a budding folk singer to a prominent figure in concert halls and on the charts, highlighting his impact on the music world.

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A Complete Unknown