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Complete unknown - Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan

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NanKate Mon 20-Jan-25 16:57:47

Just seen the film which was excellent. Great music and acting.

My only criticism was that at times Timothee mumbled, however perhaps that is how Bob Dylan talks.

Tenko Mon 20-Jan-25 17:07:35

Thanks nankate . That’s on my list

TerriBull Mon 20-Jan-25 17:14:42

I want to see it, hopefully next week.

Casdon Mon 20-Jan-25 17:16:41

We went to see it last night, it was excellent. Really worth seeing for Dylan fans. I came away thinking what a wonderful man Pete Seeger was too.

petra Mon 20-Jan-25 17:30:01

The man was a genius.
One of his songs is on my desert island discs list.
Positively 4th Street.

Doodledog Mon 20-Jan-25 17:32:39

You got a lot of nerve, to say you are my friend 🎼

We were going to see it yesterday, but we didn't make it. I will try to get there before it closes though.

TerriBull Mon 20-Jan-25 17:40:32

petra

The man was a genius.
One of his songs is on my desert island discs list.
Positively 4th Street.

Positively 4th Street, my favourite too.

foxie48 Mon 20-Jan-25 17:41:23

Also on my list.

J52 Mon 20-Jan-25 18:18:44

Just got back from seeing it. Loved every moment, in fact when the audience clapped, on the film, I wanted to join in!
I was singing under my breath. All those songs bring back so many memories.

MayBee70 Mon 20-Jan-25 18:21:48

I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews for it! Masters of War is probably my favourite Dylan song.

Iam64 Mon 20-Jan-25 21:26:45

I’m just home after watching this movie. It was so good. Great acting and singing from the Dylan and Baez actors, good cast and dialogue.
There was something so poignant to watch 1961-1965 on the day of Trump’s second coming. All that hope and political commitment from young people. I don’t want to sink into nostalgia - I’m not under the illusion they were magical times but …….

petra Mon 20-Jan-25 21:40:55

Doodledog

You got a lot of nerve, to say you are my friend 🎼

We were going to see it yesterday, but we didn't make it. I will try to get there before it closes though.

Best line ever.
Yes, I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes. You’d know what a drag it is to see you
Priceless 😂

Retread Mon 20-Jan-25 21:59:38

"If Not For You" is my favourite Dylan song. "Babe, I couldn't find the door, couldn't even see the floor ..."

My daughter is taking me to see the film this weekend. smile

Nandalot Mon 20-Jan-25 22:12:45

Yes, I agree. Absolutely brilliant. Timothee Chalamet was so believable . I think that must be the way Dylan speaks but I agree,*NanKate*, he was hard to hear, but of course, at home, I am used to subtitles! I thought Pete Seeger was portrayed brilliantly as well. A lovely way to spend a dreary afternoon such as we had yesterday.

Doodledog Mon 20-Jan-25 22:13:08

I think my favourite line is 'I gave her my heart, but she wanted my soul, but don't think twice, it's alright.'

nanna8 Mon 20-Jan-25 22:22:09

I love Bob Dylan and often listen to his music. I will definitely look out for this.

Maggiemaybe Mon 20-Jan-25 22:27:18

We saw it today, it was fabulous. We went for a meal afterwards and felt our age when our friendly young waiter asked if we’d had a good day. Not only did this old woman confuse him by saying we’d been to the pictures, he’d never heard of Bob Dylan. grin

Kate1949 Mon 20-Jan-25 22:28:51

Thanks everyone. My husband loves Bob Dylan. We will go to see it.

Bridie22 Mon 20-Jan-25 22:32:46

Another recommendation, seen it today, brilliant.

Calipso Mon 20-Jan-25 22:41:37

Oh my days, he was the face of Bleu de Chanel, the men's fragrance in 2023 - utterly gorgeous. Thanks for the recommendation !

MayBee70 Mon 20-Jan-25 22:44:26

There are two Dylan documentaries on BBC iplayer at the moment; Shadow Kingdom and Scorseses No Direction Home Part 2.

foxie48 Wed 22-Jan-25 08:37:09

Thanks I'll definitely watch. I'm a huge Dylan fan.

Iam64 Wed 22-Jan-25 08:40:48

I’d watch it again. I’ve been re-visiting Dylan and Baez songs via my car Apple Music streamer. Wonderful

Patsy70 Wed 22-Jan-25 09:37:14

We’re huge fans of Bob Dylan and went to see it on Sunday - thoroughly enjoyed it. Timothée Chalamet was absolutely brilliant. Can’t wait to see it again.

CassieJ Wed 22-Jan-25 11:19:53

I saw it yesterday. I was really disappointed as he mumbled through the whole film. Very difficult to understand him. Music was good though.