Rotten
There are those who will applaud what Haynes and his actors have accomplished, and I can understand its appeal on an intellectual level. But I am not a supporter of film without form or art without structure.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
I'm Not There
All I can do is be me, whoever that is.
2007 · 2h 15m · R
Drama, Music
Directed by
Todd Haynes
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I'm Not There
Overview
Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.
Director and cast
- Todd Haynes Director
- Christian Bale as Jack / Pastor John
- Cate Blanchett as Jude
- Marcus Carl Franklin as Woody / Chaplin Boy
- Richard Gere as Billy
- Heath Ledger as Robbie
- Ben Whishaw as Arthur
- Charlotte Gainsbourg as Claire
- David Cross as Allen Ginsberg
- Bruce Greenwood as Keenan Jones / Garrett
- Julianne Moore as Alice Fabian
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
76%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Only devout Dylan fans will be able to derive much sense out of it. Dylan novices can only sit back and surrender to the ride Haynes offers: It's a strange, surreal trip.
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
Rotten
How does it feeeel? Like a rolling shambles, much of it, and even a second viewing doesn't erase the sensation.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Fresh
To enjoy I'm Not There you should be just a little bit Dylan-crazy, fascinated by his talent, ornery personality and enduring cultural influence.
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Fresh
I think it's really interesting stuff and I enjoyed every aspect of it.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
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