Walk: No, cold and rain (whatever would Ciwt have done in Alaska? See CIWT days 13/332...)
Distance: n/a
Ciwt was nervous there wouldn't be a suitable candidate for her Christmas Day movie-going tradtion. So she was happy A Complete Unknown opened here that very day (yesterday). and even happier that she enjoyed it.
First and foremost for the music. Often in these musical biopics, usually due to copyright or expense restrictions, just a line or two of a famous song is included and then it is on to another scene. But not so in A Complete Unknown which includes numerous complete Bob Dylan songs. (Think Blowing in the Wind, Like a Rolling Stone and many more). So, not only could Ciwt sing along in her head, she could appreciate Dylan's writing process, the context of the song and just the sheer genius of his poetic lyrics.
Secondly, for Timothee Chalamet who will certainly be nominated for a Best Actor Oscar and win several awards for his portrayal of Dylan. His courage and artistry are standouts. He plays and performs all of those songs directly on the camera (no precording and lip syncing) and does so brilliantly. Apparently even Bob Dylan himself was pleased. Ciwt certainly was.
Thirdly, for the great Ed Norton who surely will be nominated for Best Supporting Actor - or deserves to be. He also sings his songs directly on camera.
Finally, Ciwt respects A Complete Unknown's scriptwriting and directing for making no attempt to analyze, decipher or judge Dylan. Anything like that would have been artificial and conjecture and done to please the audience. Much as everybody would like to know much more about the inner and outer workings of the genius that is Bob Dylan, he is to this day and by choice a virtual complete unknown. Ciwt respects the movie for letting that be.
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