Hey movie buffs music lovers! Been waiting to see Timothée Chalamet transform into Bob Dylan? Well good news the wait is over! A Complete Unknown the biopic about Dylan's early days is finally available to watch from your couch. Get ready to dive into the 1960s folk scene and witness Chalamet's take on a music legend.
From the Big Screen to Your Living Room: 'A Complete Unknown' Now Streaming on VOD and Peacock
If you missed A Complete Unknown in theaters or just want to watch it again you are in luck . This highly anticipated movie just landed on various streaming platforms. You can now rent or buy it on services like Amazon Apple and Vudu. Plus for subscribers of Peacock you can stream it directly there. No more waiting it's Dylan time!
Directed by James Mangold known for hits like Ford v Ferrari the movie takes you back to the very beginning of Bob Dylan's incredible journey. It focuses on a key period in his life when a young 19-year-old Dylan arrived in New York City ready to make his mark on the folk music world. The film builds up to his famous and yes controversial performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival where he went electric and changed music history forever.
Chalamet's Dylan Performance and More: What Critics Are Saying About 'A Complete Unknown'
Critics who have seen A Complete Unknown are praising Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan. Many say he truly embodies the young musician capturing his mannerisms and his musical spirit. Reviews highlight Chalamet's performance as a major strength of the film.
Monica Barbaro also gets a shout-out for her role as Joan Baez another iconic figure in the folk scene. Some critics even felt her performance was so strong it deserved awards attention. The movie really shines when it focuses on the music itself. The songs are central to the story which makes sense for a Bob Dylan biopic right?
While some reviews point out that the movie follows some familiar biopic beats overall it's considered an effective and engaging watch. Instead of just focusing on Dylan's inner life the film seems to explore his impact on the people and the world around him during a time of big social and political change in the 1960s. If you are a Dylan fan or just enjoy music driven stories this one is worth checking out.
Beyond Bob Dylan: Other New Streaming Releases to Check Out This Weekend
Looking for more than just biopics? This weekend has a ton of fresh streaming releases across different genres. Here are a few other notable movies that dropped this week that might grab your attention:
- Venom: The Last Dance (Netflix): Tom Hardy is back for one last ride as the symbiote antihero Venom. Expect action aliens and pure Venom silliness.
- The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Max): Return to Middle-earth in this animated epic set hundreds of years before the original trilogy focusing on the kingdom of Rohan.
- Nickel Boys (MGM+): This Oscar-nominated historical drama adapted from Colson Whitehead's novel is powerful and moving. It tells the story of young Black teens in a brutal reform school in the Jim Crow South.
- Presence (VOD Rental): Steven Soderbergh directs this unique supernatural thriller where the camera itself is the ghost haunting a house. Lucy Liu stars.
Ready to Watch? Here's Where You Can Stream 'A Complete Unknown' and More
Excited to watch Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown? Here's the quick guide on where to find it streaming:
- Rent or Buy: Amazon Prime Video Apple TV Vudu and other Video on Demand platforms.
- Streaming: Peacock (Subscription Required)
So grab your popcorn settle in and get ready to experience the early days of a music icon. A Complete Unknown is finally here for your viewing pleasure. Happy streaming!