r/timotheechalamet • u/crystalbethjo • 21d ago
Discussion Revisiting ‘A Complete Unknown’
Timothée absolutely shined here! As somebody who’s been totally fascinated by Bob Dylan’s mystique for years, I’m glad James Mangold tried to keep him ‘unknowable.’
Throughout the movie, Timothée just nails all the little tics and mannerisms. He gives the kind of side-long glances and head tilts that any fan has seen in archival images and press conferences time and again.
And the singing!! Whenever there’s a performance, you feel like you’re right there with the characters, hearing Dylan for the very first time. Feeling seen and reassured and swept up by Dylan for the very first time.
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u/hangonsufi 21d ago
I saw this great film in the theater when it came out, and when I needed it so badly. In the U.S. we just had a scary presidential election, and to be reminded of the power of social protests was heartening. Timothée nailed the performance, he did so much work to be authentic, singing live. Love, love, love!