It's a critic's job to be critical. That being said, I thought this was a very positive review even though he only gave it 3 out of 4 stars. Sounds like the acting is exceptional. This one opens today (XMAS) and I plan to catch it tomorrow. It's long, 2 hours 21 minutes, but I don't know how you could explore Dylan properly without it being somewhat lengthy.
Saw it yesterday, thoroughly enjoyed the film. Timothée Chalamet nailed the part. I had read that Ed Norton was playing Pete Seeger and had my doubts about that, but he was perfect in the role. Great acting by everyone in the movie. I highly recommend it.
Someday, everything's gonna be different
When I paint my masterpiece.
Someone posted on another site that said she liked the movie even though she's never cared for Dylan's singing. WTH!
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I haven't seen it yet. I did see Dylan in his younger years in the 1960's. Remember him performing All Along The Watchtower on acoustic guitar.
And I remember when a reporter asked Bob what he thought of what Jimi Hendrix did to his song All Along The Watchtower? And Dylan comically answered " That isn't my song. That is Jimi's song. I only WROTE IT" 
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Dickey Betts said several years ago that Bob Dylan is the greatest poet we have in the US.
Does this film render obsolete Scorcese's 'No Direction Home' and/or Murray Lerner's 'The Other Side of the Mirror'?
@dovetail: No Direction Home is a documentary, Other Side Of The Mirror is a concert film. So comparing either to A Complete Unknown, a motion picture which is not either of those, is comparing apples to oranges.
Hah!...I would beg to differ...but I am no beggar
I caught a minute of Edward Norton and Monica Barbaro on the morning news. I was intrigued by the era 61-65
this movie covers. Barbaro is stunning. She & Chalamet are wonderful musicians. Don't miss it if you have even a casual interest in Dylan. Robslob is spot on with his review. I had a hard time sleeping after this movie and thought of nothing the next day other than playing some Dylan.
Does this film render obsolete Scorcese's[sic] 'No Direction Home' and/or Murray Lerner's 'The Other Side of the Mirror'?
It's possible to paint two different portraits of the same person (something I'm Not There did to amazing effect) without competing against another. Especially someone as mythic as Bob Dylan.
Plan to scope it out if/when it comes to my neck of the woods. The closest theater to me is 100+ miles and that is just a two screen relic from the 1920's in a town of barely 5000 heads. Saw Dylan once with Van Morrison in Reno some 20 years ago or so. It was a cool gig.
@porkchopbob not suggesting competition so much as a complementary effect,,,
@dovetail: I can definitely see your point.
Saw it the other day with Strat Jr. Most fun I've had at a movie in ages. Loved all the characters especially JC and the blues guy. Miss Baez was sure easy on the eyes. Thank you for plugging in Mr. Dylan!
I was so touched by the film's realistic feel. Even Joan Baez flipping Bob the bird while dueting with him. And Chalemet truly becomes Dylan.
And by accident I discovered another Dylan biographical saga, "I'm Not There" from 2007. This film does justice to Dylan as the enigmatic figure, with six different actors, including Cate Blanchett, touching on various aspects of his life and career. Has the feel of a Fellini-type kaleidoscope. Emphasis on Dylan's own view of himself as a story teller. Movie opens with a young black boy named Woody sermonizing about life and his musical time. Definitely worth a viewing. Mine was on Amazon Prime.
