Who is not there in this film ?

Rating: 4/10 (22 May 2009)

Bob Dylan is the most revered icon of American culture whose life continues to be a heroic period of artistic creativity.As a feature film cannot do much justice to what he has achieved as a talented musician,iconoclast American director Todd Haynes' is just partly successful in bring this maverick musician's life to screen.Much of the film highlights emotional turmoil in Bob Dylan's life including the custody of his daughters."I am not there" presents an archetypal vision of American culture where musical icons are chased by zealous journalists and paparazzi to make their newspapers achieve higher sales targets."I am not there" remains free of controversy despite its regular depiction of reference to Vietnam war.This is an useful film not only for die hard admirers of Bob Dylan but also for those music lovers who are new to Bob Dylan's blend of music couple with poetry. Everybody can get to see hordes of unknown facets of Bob Dylan's life. Best element of this film is its vibrant soundtrack which features some of the most famous songs sung by Bob Dylan.There is excitement in store for people who are looking beyond music as Julianne Moore and Charlotte Gainsbourg shine as women in Bob Dylan's life.I am not there is an honest attempt to unravel the mystery of Bob Dylan phenomenon.