This was a fun one.

I asked 12 of the world’s leading Bob Dylan experts what they thought of Timothée Chalamet in the “A Complete Unknown” trailer.

They’re mostly impressed! https://t.co/VUvowxylz8

— Ethan Shanfeld (@ethanshanfeld) July 30, 2024

Btw, I've probably watched the trailer at least 20 times since last week.

We have a date. Christmas day.

A glimpse of the future. A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, a film by James Mangold, starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, coming only to theaters December 25th. #ACompleteUnknown pic.twitter.com/zjcX4t7YHQ

— Searchlight Pictures (@searchlightpics) August 6, 2024

If this were Fight Club, Chalamet's face is the one Norton would destroy.

As a resident Bob Dylan expert (especially when it comes to this segment of his life), please trust that this is all crazy accurate and IMO it looks incredible. Timothee is perfect. Cannot wait. https://t.co/2KfSEikm05

— Nic Curcio (@NicCurcio) October 8, 2024

Timothée Chalamet singing 'LIKE A ROLLING STONE' side by side with Bob Dylan #ACompleteUnknown pic.twitter.com/4c0fSQS8mq

— WatchMojo (@WatchMojo) October 8, 2024

Is the movie going to mention all his best stuff was written when he was dating a Communist?

That sealed the deal for me. And to be honest TC and Mangold have not done me wrong. Both of their films are always worth the time and attention. They just put out great stuff, so I'm all in.

"You're kind of an ******* Bob".

I'm in.

I love I'm Not There but this looks just as promising.

A few days ago, in anticipation of this film, I watched Scorsese's No Direction Home (2005), a documentary covering the same time period in three and a half hours.

Dylan provided a sit-down interview for Scorsese, but the rest of the movie is a pastiche of movies done by others.

I'm not sure how I missed it at the time, but it is an excellent movie, doing a fine job of showing the complexity that was Dylan.

Interestingly, one of the most important interviewees is Dave Van Ronk, upon whom the main character in the Coen Brothers' Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) was partially based.

Scorsese's movie does a good job of covering the folk scene in NYC in the late fifties and early sixties, before the Beatles hit.

I remember well my parents, my sister, and me (both of us in our early teens) gathering together in front of our B&W TV on Saturday nights in 1963 and 1964 to watch Hootenanny, a show that featured numerous folk music performers. In addition, Peter, Paul and Mary and The Kingston Trio both had huge hits and were often featured on the numerous variety shows of the time. Folk music had a really broad appeal in those days. (I know that purists discount the smoother sounds of PP&M and others as not being very authentic.)

I don't recall seeing Dylan, though I vividly remember seeing the Beatles.

I can't stand Bob Dylan's music but I want to see this. It looks well done.

This continues to look so damn good...

Damn. That looks nothing like Boyd Holbrook.

Looking forward to this...

Keep an eye out for A COMPLETE UNKNOWN reactions tonight from LA and a few NY critics. Final major potential Oscar contender of the season. Curious to see how this will go. I’ll be seeing it later this week. pic.twitter.com/rRx638ZhZR

— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) November 20, 2024

Really looking forward to this.

I guess they don't consider The Brutalist a contender?

Critics have seen The Brutalist. In other words, we know what we're dealing with there.

But no one has seen A Complete Unknown yet, not even critics.

He's saying this is the final major piece of the puzzle in terms of early critic screenings. After tonight, critics will have seen all major contenders.

Timothée Chalamet delivers the performance of the year in A Complete Unknown. A true tour-de-force where Chalamet is never seen. Chalamet’s performance is not just about the voice and look but rather all of the little nuances and mannerisms that he perfectly brings to his life in… pic.twitter.com/n1n2UqhoWC

— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) November 21, 2024

A COMPLETE UNKNOWN looks and sounds great, a standard biopic that truly comes alive when its iconic characters make passionate music together. Timothée Chalamet is well-cast but Monica Barbaro and Edward Norton steal the show as Joan Baez and Pete Seeger.#ACompleteUnknown pic.twitter.com/F8lqlSlxoN

— Abe Friedtanzer (@movieswithabe) November 21, 2024

TIMOTHY CHALAMET is terrific in “A COMPLETE UNKNOWN,” which serves as a sister film to “WALK THE LINE” (both superbly directed by JAMES MANGOLD) — Covers BOB DYLAN’S early years to 1965; great music & great performances by ELLE FANNING & MONICA BARBARO! Excellent film! SEE IT! pic.twitter.com/ms7tmkIi0u

— Scott Mantz 🖖 (@MovieMantz) November 21, 2024

Timothée Chalamet slides into Bob Dylan with an effortless yet focused determination in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Fearless in some hypnotic moments. For me, it's Monica Barbaro and Elle Fanning that anchor the story of an illusive, mysterious man that remains in that sphere. James… pic.twitter.com/dqUpbFIyFS

— Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) November 21, 2024

Not a fan of folk music and A Complete Unknown is superb and shockingly moving. Timothee is fantastic. Monica Barbaro is incredible. We need a Joan Baez spin off movie. #Oscars

— Gregory Ellwood - The Playlist 🎬 (@TheGregoryE) November 21, 2024

Was incredibly fortunate to see #ACompleteUnknown tonight at Fox. We were the very first audience to see the film. Fantastic response. I absolutely loved everything about it. The performances, the look, and obviously the music. It is a must see for any music fan. @searchlightpics pic.twitter.com/VTRN5yvCNM

— Hal Schwartz (@BullMarketEnt) November 21, 2024

A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is fantastic. Timothee Chalamet delivers the performance of his career as Bob Dylan. The Oscar race is heating up! Also I just drank an entire gallon of milk. It was delicious! I feel really good.

— jackson ✈ funnyvember (@cheaperby12film) November 21, 2024

I am not exaggerating when I say that Timothée Chalamet delivers the performance of the year. He's coming for all the awards... #ACompleteUnknown https://t.co/K4uJsMOovO

— Tessa Smith - Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) November 21, 2024

These are all legit critics/pundit-types, btw. No fanboys/shills or anything like that. Mantz is the only one I hardly ever see be negative, but considering everyone else (especially Ellwood, who's often a bit of a curmudgeon) I'm officially more stoked than ever.

The five posters feature Timothée Chalamet in full costume and take inspiration from ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’ and ‘Like A Rolling Stone’. Art by @needledesign. #ACompleteUnknown pic.twitter.com/h2SoygvNyK

— Searchlight Pictures (@searchlightpics) November 20, 2024

Wow, #ACompleteUnknown. Timothée Chalamet’s performance in this is superior. James Mangold and his entire team pull off a technical feat from sound, editing, costume, cinematography to production design, down to the subtleties of makeup and hair. Loved it. pic.twitter.com/7APq4rU1XN

— Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) November 21, 2024

A Complete Unknown manages to tell us everything about Bob Dylan while telling us almost nothing about Bob Dylan. Some would say that was the target. The movie is ultimately about the power of the individual and talent and how what we all want can turn on a dime, repeatedly.…

— David Poland (@DavidPoland) November 21, 2024

Very cool. Think I'll go listen to his first 5 albums today!