The first reactions to Timothée Chalamet ‘s “ A Complete Unknown ” have started rolling in on social media ahead of the Bob Dylan biopic’s Christmas release date, with members of the press praising Chalamet, Monica Barbaro and more for their performances in the film. “Timothée Chalamet slides into Bob Dylan with an effortless yet focused determination. Fearless in some hypnotic moments,” Variety ‘s senior awards editor Clayton Davis wrote on X .
“For me, it’s Monica Barbaro and Elle Fanning that anchor the story of an illusive, mysterious man that remains in that sphere. James Mangold helms with confidence, with gorgeous sets and costumes. Much respect to one of the best to do it.
” Film critic Scott Menzel said Chalamet “delivers the performance of the year,” adding: “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 his portrayal of Bob Dylan. Great supporting performances too from Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez and Edward Norton as Pete Seeger.
” While the reactions to “A Complete Unknown” have been mostly positive so far, the biopic was panned by film critic Ryan Swen, who wrote , “It’s vile and deceitful — it’s cruel and it’s mean. Ugliest thing that you have ever seen.” The Playlist’s Gregory Ellwood , meanwhile, called the film “superb” and “shockingly moving,” add.
