I'm Not There

I'm Not There (2007)

  • 77% of critics liked it
    (156 reviews)

  • 69% of users liked it
    (111,111 ratings)

Director Todd Haynes' unconventional biopic of the legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan features different actors playing the part of the Minnesota native at various stages of his remarkable career. Among the actors playing the singer are Cate Blanchett, who portrays the man during his Don't Look… More

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R, 2 hr. 15 min.
Directed By
Todd Haynes
Written By
Todd Haynes, Oren Moverman
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Nov 21, 2007 Wide
On DVD
May 6, 2008
The Weinstein Co.

Critic Reviews

  • James Berardinelli, ReelViews

    There are those who will applaud what Haynes and his actors have accomplished, and I can understand its appeal on an intellectual level. But I am not a supporter of film without form or art without structure.

  • Joe Baltake, Passionate Moviegoer

    For Better or Worse, Todd Haynes' 'I'm Not There' Reinvents the Biopic Genre

  • Peter Howell, Toronto Star

    How does it feeeel? Like a rolling shambles, much of it, and even a second viewing doesn't erase the sensation.

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

    To enjoy I'm Not There you should be just a little bit Dylan-crazy, fascinated by his talent, ornery personality and enduring cultural influence.

  • Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

    I think it's really interesting stuff and I enjoyed every aspect of it.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jennifer X


    I have spent a week contemplating what to say about this movie and still I'm left speechless. I'll always be left speechless, I think. This might be the first movie I've been left simultaneously awed and confused as hell. And by awed I mean AWED the highest extent of… More

  • Chris W


    I could be wrong, but I believe this is probably the most challenging and befuddling film I've ever seen. Be warned though, this is not a "straight" bio-pic about Dylan, and the unconventional manner in which things are done will likely simultaneously frustrate and… More

  • Drew S


    A bold, batshit film, and a perfect way to illustrate a man's life while barely discussing it at all. I don't know anything about Bob Dylan, but seeing all of these unusual stories, and unable to discern what was fact and what was Todd Haynes' imagination, I really felt… More

  • Curtis L


    I'd have enjoyed it more if I knew anything about Bob Dylan. I loved the approach to this film, and the meaning behind it. Unfortunately it was far too long and drawn out, and after a while I felt like I was watching a David Lynch movie. Cate Blanchett did a steller job… More

  • Anthony L


    I like a bit of Bob Dylan now and again but my lack of knowledge on the singer, or should I say, due to the fact I'm not completely obsessed by the man, I found this film a little hard to follow at times. That's said, the direction and performances were fantastic. I liked… More

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