For many families, it’s a tradition to go out and see a movie in theaters on Christmas Day. The holiday season brings a plethora of options to watch on the big screen, including Moana 2, which currently holds the #1 spot at the box office, Wicked and Gladiator II follow close on the tails, but Red One offers a family-friendly Christmas film that will entertain the entire family. In addition to Wicked continuing the lead of musical movie releases, take a deep breath because theaters will also be offering select showings of a sing-along version of the film starting December 25. If you prefer to stay home cuddled under a blanket on that day, there are a plethora of movies that you can watch, like Gremlins, Die Hard, Home Alone, or even Elf, but if you’re looking for an excuse to get out of the house for a few hours, this article will tell you all about the new releases that come out on Christmas day!
‘A Complete Unknown’
For those who may feel like they’re “Blowin’ in the Wind,” this Christmas brings some salvation in the form of Bob Dylan. This biographical drama, starring Timothée Chalamet (Dune) as Bob Dylan, encompasses the life and controversial career of the folk singer during the early 1960s. We’ve seen Walk the Line and Rocketman, which featured the iconic musicians, Johnny Cash (portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix) and Elton John (Taron Egerton), and now we have a biopic about Bob Dylan, who will be portrayed by Chalamet. The movie was adapted for the screen by Jay Cocks and James Mangold based on Dylan Goes Electric, written by Elijah Wald. Mangold directed the film as well, and Timothée Chalamet served as a producer as well as the star.
The movie follows the beginning of Dylan’s career as a singer and songwriter after he moves from his hometown in Minnesota to New York. During this time, he also raised controversial topics revolving around his use of electric instruments, which ultimately revolutionized the music industry as we know it. How does it feel to bear witness to a cinematic homage to one of the greatest American musicians of all time? The film also includes Edward Norton (Fight Club) as Pete Seeger, Monica Barbaro (Top Gun: Maverick) as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning (Maleficent) as Sylvie Russo, Boyd Holbrook (Logan) as Johnny Cash, and Scoot McNairy (Speak No Evil) as Woody Guthrie.
A Complete Unknown
- Release Date
- December 25, 2024
- Runtime
- 140 minutes
- Director
- James Mangold
Cast
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Bob Dylan -
Pete Seeger
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