I'm Not There

The movie is smart, challenging, and maddening. It is unassuming yet fascinating, more mysterious than disclosing, self-contained and wildly imaginative. It is entertaining, perplexing, and some parts are just obscure. So is he there or not? If he is not here, then where is he? In the end, who is really Bob Dylan? Is the movie truly about him, or is it about some imaginary 1960s singer concocted by a filmmaker who enjoys playing extremely complicated games?

All of these ideas raced through our minds as we watched I'm Not There - a brilliant film from the eccentric director Todd Hayness, who was also behind masterpieces such as Far From Heaven and Poison. Each of these thoughts are equally accurate and valid, because, after all, this film is about a changing man, a guy who refused to be defined - whether by fans, critics, or traditions.

Lots of arguments, theories and discussions were raised among fans. They are never really gratifying anyway, since we all know that whatever discussed here is literally screaming "I'm not there”, just like the movie’s title.

Release year: 2007

IMDB Score: 6.8/10

Metascore: 73/100