A Complete Unknown gives a transcendent musician an inert biopic feature
“The song I really love from Bob Dylan is ‘All I Really Want to Do.’ This melody particularly resonated with me when it played during the final scene of Honey Boy. To me, it’s something extraordinary. Dylan’s poignant vocals harmonize beautifully with lyrics that reflect a keen understanding of how relationships can sour. In this song, Dylan promises another person, “I ain’t lookin to…deceive or hurt you,” and further adds, “I won’t simplify you, categorize you/Deny, defy or crucify you.” Many relationships in the world are self-centered and harmful. The subtle chuckle and yodeling that Dylan includes in his vocals serve as a quiet challenge to this bleak reality.