*Some spoilers ahead, read with caution*
How does it feel to be getting another music biopic? A little tiring, to be honest. The genre is a sturdy, tried-and-true staple in awards conversations every year.
Even the less successful ones are likely a box office draw and conversation starter for older filmgoers. In 2024 alone, we had films dedicated to the lives of Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse and Robbie Williams.
Easily the most well-regarded attempt at spotlighting an artist’s life from 2024 is James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown.”
Helmed by the eager Timothée Chalamet, the story is a snippet of the enigmatic Bob Dylan’s life–specifically his transition to electric.
