Dylan still going strong in the XXI Century

Rating: 10/10 (5 February 2008)

Being a Dylan fan I was eager to see the film when it first came out, however, because of one thing or another I only had the chance to see it during my lunch break today - a time of the day that I hate to see any film, let alone one about Mr Zimmerman (in my opinion leaving a cinema when its still daylight somehow manages to spoil even a very good film) anyway, what I'm trying to say is that even though it was very much daylight when I left the cinema that did not stop me enjoying it. It is very well acted by all and Dylan's story told in a very interesting manner. However, do not try to read much into the film - it is a commercial venture after all - as it does not tell anything new about the man. If you are a Dylan fan you already should know everything there is to know about him, if you are not, you probably will end up a little bit confused, however, I hope that at least it will make you just a little bit curious and hopefully you will start listening to his music. It is probably a good idea to do some research before you go to see the film as the way the story is told might confuse even those who think they know a lot about him. What we must not forget is that no matter what the critics or public say - Dylan will always be Dylan - the greatest poet of the XX Century and still going strong in the XXI Century. Like he states in the film "I'm no folk singer! Everybody knows that!" Enjoy the film for what it is and his music for the brilliancy of the lyrics. Not long ago he sang "It's not dark yet, but it's getting there" - it certainly is - but I hope he stays around for a few years more. Heroes usually die young but Dylan is living proof that by dying older the myth will live forever. What we must not forget is that, no matter how many films or documentaries are made about him, it is not the images that are important but the music ... or should I say the words!