25 Jan 2025

Review: Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’

From Music 101, 2:14 pm on 25 January 2025

A Complete Unknown, the highly anticipated biopic film about the legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, is now showing in New Zealand cinemas. 

Directed by James Mangold, the film has generated plenty of buzz, particularly around the casting of Timothée Chalamet as Dylan—no doubt a move to introduce this musical icon to a new generation of fans. 

RNZ’s very own film buff Simon Morris shares his thoughts on Music 101.  

Film still of actor Timothée Chalamet playing Dylan, performing on guitar and harmonica

Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown Photo: Macall Polay