I'm Not There (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Buy This Item I'm Not There (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) by Weinstein Company  Available from Amazon  Click 'BUY IT NOW' to get price.  on 11-15-2008     Inspired by the life and songs of Bob Dylan, I'm Not There is "a profoundly personal and passionate film" (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) that captures the essence of this elusive genius. Six different actors -- including Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Richard Gere and Oscar® nominee Cate Blanchett in a "soon-to-be-legendary performance" (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) - each embody part of the Dylan legend: from Greenwich Village folk singer to electric guitar trailblazer to born-again preacher. Directed by Academy Award®-nominated writer/director Todd Haynes (Far From Heaven), I'm Not There is "unquestionably the year's most original American movie" (Thelma Adams, US Weekly). Reader Reviews Should have at least been nominated. If you have any interest in Bob Dylan and in very intelligent and strikingly original films -- you have to see this. It's really an entertaining and fascinating film on many levels. Never seen anything like it. I saw it in the theater and wanted very much to see it a second time, but by the time I had a chance it was too late. So, I'm very much looking forward to it's release on DVD at which time I will promptly order my copy. I say it deserved the best picture nomination and I said that as a great fan of NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN and MICHEAL CLAYTON. 2007 was an amazing year for the movies! On THAT I think we can all agree. Really this film largely has to do with the fabrication of social realities and personal identity, particularly through media. Do not expect a conventional movie here. This movie takes apart the standard biopic and rearranges the pieces, exploring and calling into question our perceptions. Dylan said he's "got to be me, whoever that is". He's got to be himself, whoever that is. This film shows that there is not really any "self" there that he is being or, at least, _has_ to be, in a certain sense. All the performances were great. Not just Cate Blanchett who did a marvelous and most memorable job and deserves the recognition. I wonder if we'll be able to forget her when we look at those old black and white photos and footage (particularly from DON'T LOOK BACK). All the portrayals of Dylan were fantastic. Heath Ledger was standout and, needless to say, it's heartbreaking watching his performance now. And (on a lighter note) you got to love David Cross as Allen Ginsberg. After having rambled on about all this, you can't leave out the music. If for nothing else, watch this movie for the music!

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