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YouTube TVNew York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
“A Complete Unknown” is a drama of scruffy naturalism, with a plot that doesn’t so much unfold as lope right along with its legendary, curly-haired, sunglass-wearing coffee-house troubadour hero. Yet the feel — the effect — is that of a musical.And “A Complete Unknown” digs into the elemental power of what Dylan created during this period, tossing off songs for the ages as if he’d pulled them out of the ages. That the Dylan we see is kind of a cad becomes part of the film’s power. It’s ruthlessly honest about what an obsessive artist is really like.
A Complete Unknown Keeps The Audience At A Distance. We know very little about Dylan upon his arrival; his parents and upbringing are not top of mind. That’s part of the allure, and it keeps Dylan shrouded in some mystery as the focus turns to his music and its effect on people.A Complete Unknown's Performances Are A Standout. Timothée Chalamet Is Well-Cast. There’s also Chalamet’s performance.
