Neil Young recently shared his thoughts on the new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet as the legendary musician. In a post on his website, Neil Young Archives, Young expressed his admiration for Dylan’s artistry while recalling a humorous moment from the past that he now looks back on fondly.
Young reminisced about a time when Dylan was on his tour bus, and he didn’t recognize him. In a mix-up, he asked Dylan to leave the bus, a moment that has since become a funny and cherished memory. Young wrote, “I love Bob Dylan and his music. Always have. He’s a great artist. Once he was on my bus and I didn’t recognize him and threw him off but that’s another story.”
As for the movie, Young praised it as a respectful and fitting tribute to Dylan’s early career, especially focusing on his rise within the 1960s folk movement. He encouraged fans of Dylan’s music to watch it, sharing, “This movie is a great tribute to his life and music. I think if you love Bob’s music you should see this great movie. I loved it.”
James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown has garnered positive reviews, particularly for its accurate recreation of the cultural and musical climate of the 1960s. Timothée Chalamet has received praise for his portrayal of young Dylan, even going so far as to learn to sing and play guitar in order to authentically capture the iconic musician’s style. Fans of Dylan and Chalamet alike are sure to appreciate the film’s dedication to honoring his legacy.