Competently put together but overlong, drawn out and conventional in the most boring way possible.
You never get a sense of who Bob Dylan truly was as a person, and you barely ever even know how he’s feeling.
We get it, he was a difficult but groundbreaking artist. We already knew that going in, and that’s pretty much all you are left with coming out the film as well.
The film also kinda fails to capture Dylan’s career and impact…
Unforgettable dialogue, delightful performances, a masterful grip on the tone from mister Billy Wilder (as well as some outstanding blocking), and a bittersweet sense of melancholy all throughout make this an absolutely timeless dramedy.
C. C. Baxter might just be one of the most likeable protagonists I’ve ever seen in a film (especially a romantically oriented one) because he’s a guy who would much rather get in trouble for it than brag about doing the right thing. And he does…
Easily the greatest ending to a film this year.
All of us are fun and games and tough façades until its time to face the fact that, deep down, to be human is to long for love, respect, compassion and connection.
The final scene of this film recontextualizes the whole film, as well as every single thing the protagonist does, to unveil that ultimate truth.
Mikey Madison is truly a powerhouse in this film. Endlessly funny, entertaining and endearing, but…
Cried like a little bitch.
Life isn’t supposed to be lived without some sentimentality.
Life is truly beautiful, but it will always depend on how you choose to see it.
A
