Bob Dylan steps on stage at the Newport Folk Festival. The crowd was expecting Bob Dylan, the American Folk singer; little did they know an electric guitar would soon follow. 

A Complete Unknown in theaters dives into the life of Bob Dylan. It captures the pivotal moments from his career, like his rise to fame, his embrace of the electric guitar, and his strange relationship with fellow Folk singer, Joan Baez. It explores Dylan as a person and how his music changed rock, folk, and the generations of musicians to follow.

There are many major actors in the film, Timothée Chalamet plays Bob. Fans might know him from Call Me By Your Name or Wonka. Other notable actors are Elle Fanning, who portrays Sylvie, his first love. Dan Fogler plays his eccentric manager, Albert Grossman. The members of his band were portrayed by Will Harrison, Charlie Tahan, and Eli Brown. 

The actors do an excellent job at playing these characters who have been written in history, adapting their character traits to fill scenes with heartfelt moments and many laughs. Their portrayal of these characters gives viewers an insight into what it was like to be with Bob Dylan. 

A Complete Unknown is rated R due to language, sexual situations, mild violence, and tobacco and alcohol usage. The rating is fair because the language is coarse enough that it could be disturbing to younger kids and certain audiences. The only thing that isn’t right about the rating is the implied sexual intercourse. Viewers do not see anything.

The setting plays an important role in the film. It takes place in New York and Newport RI. New York is an integral part of the film because it is home to the places where Dylan played his first shows. The climax of the film takes place in Newport, and viewers see Dylan go electric.

I would recommend this movie for music lovers, Timothée Chalamet lovers, and people who want to watch a compelling story about the eccentric character that is Bob Dylan. The characters provide laughs and a new perspective on Dylan. 

Bob Dylan changed music forever and introduced America to Folk.