{"id":105372,"date":"2024-12-11T15:17:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/?p=105372"},"modified":"2024-12-11T15:41:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:41:13","slug":"the-star-of-dune-plays-a-legendary-singer-in-his-next-film-will-he-get-a-new-oscar-nomination-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/2024\/12\/11\/the-star-of-dune-plays-a-legendary-singer-in-his-next-film-will-he-get-a-new-oscar-nomination-video\/","title":{"rendered":"The star of Dune Plays a Legendary Singer in his Next Film: Will He Get a New Oscar Nomination?! [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOVIE NEWS – Following a trio of Golden Globe nominations, the review embargo for the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown<\/em> has been lifted. The film is receiving positive reviews, with critics particularly praising Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet’s performance, which many believe could earn him his second Academy Award nomination.<\/h4>\n

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Currently, A Complete Unknown<\/em> holds a solid 74% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 50 reviews. A number of critics have highlighted Chalamet\u2019s transformative performance, with David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter<\/em> stating, “It shares many strengths with [Walk the Line] but has different weaknesses, though Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet\u2019s electrifying lead performance is not one of them.” Paul McGuire Grimes from Paul’s Trip to the Movie<\/em> also praises Chalamet’s portrayal of Dylan, saying, “Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet delivers an outstanding performance as Dylan. I never felt like he was simply transforming or impersonating, but rather channeling Dylan through his own being.” Meanwhile, Chris Hewitt of the Minneapolis Star Tribune<\/em> remarked, “Chalamet, whose range and confidence continue to expand, is sensational as Dylan. While he shares some of the singer’s lightness, he doesn\u2019t look or sound much like him. Yet, he captures an essence that makes us believe.”<\/p>\n

Not all critics were as impressed with the film. Palmer Haasch of Business Insider<\/em> noted, “A Complete Unknown excels when it lets the music, brought to life through live performances, stand on its own. However, the film overlooks both character and history, losing the connections that would truly give it depth.” Jonathan Sim from ComingSoon.net<\/em> criticized the film as being “plain,” stating, “At the start, Bob Dylan says, ‘You can be beautiful or you can be ugly. But you can\u2019t be plain.’ I wholeheartedly agree, because A Complete Unknown<\/em> is one of the most uninspiring biopics I’ve seen in a while.” Kevin Maher of Times<\/em> (UK) didn\u2019t enjoy the movie, though he didn\u2019t attribute the film\u2019s shortcomings to Chalamet, writing, “The failure of this trivial and lackluster Bob Dylan biopic is not Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet\u2019s fault.”<\/p>\n

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Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet Could Be On His Way to a Second Academy Award Nomination<\/h3>\n

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Despite mixed reviews, none of them seem to question Chalamet’s performance, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance By A Male Actor In A Motion Picture – Drama, thanks to his exceptional portrayal of the iconic folk singer and songwriter. His castmates have also praised his dedication to the role, mentioning how he cut himself off from all distractions to fully immerse himself in Dylan. Edward Norton, who co-stars with Chalamet, recently commented on Chalamet\u2019s commitment, and he too received a Golden Globe nomination for his supporting role as Pete Seeger.<\/p>\n

Chalamet is expected to receive his second Academy Award nomination, following his previous Best Actor nomination for Call Me by Your Name<\/em>, a film that helped kickstart a career already filled with exceptional performances before he even turned 30. He\u2019s undoubtedly one of the finest actors of his generation, and A Complete Unknown<\/em> serves as yet another brilliant example of his talent.<\/p>\n

Directed by James Mangold, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jay Cocks, A Complete Unknown<\/em> is based on Elijah Wald\u2019s book Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties<\/em>. The film focuses on Dylan\u2019s controversial decision to adopt electric instruments. Alongside Chalamet and Norton, the cast includes Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, and Scoot McNairy.<\/p>\n

Source: MovieWeb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n