At the Liberty:"A Complete Unknown"

DAYTON — Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. Set in New York in the early 1960s, when the 19-year-old Dylan came to the West Village from Minnesota during a time of vibrant music and tumultuous cultural upheaval. With his guitar and talent, he was destined to change the course of American music. He formed close relationships with musicians from the folk movement, including Woodie Guthrie and Pete Seeger. With their help, he rises to fame before growing restless with the folk movement and, refusing to be defined, makes a controversial choice just five years later that culturally reverberates worldwide.

The cast includes Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Boyd Holbrook, Norbert Leo Butz, Dan Fogler, Scoot McNairy, and Monica Barbaro. Rated R for language, with a runtime of 2hrs and 20min.

“A Complete Unknown” has a rating of 80% from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus that the film is “charged by Timothee Chalamet’s electric performance, this ballad of Bob Dylan might not get under the enigmatic artist’s skin but will make you feel like you’ve spent time in his company.” While the audience says, “The film exceeded all expectations, captivating us with its emotional depth and musical journey. The meticulous attention to detail was truly remarkable.” The audience rates it 96%.

The upcoming movie lineup includes “Mufasa: The Lion King” on Feb.7-11 and “Conclave” on Feb. 14-18.