The film was lauded for its performances, cinematography, and entertainment value.

However,A Complete Unknownmakes numerous big changesto Bob Dylans story that could be called into question.

Not every change has a significant impact on the story, though.

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The story became even more plausible because the two could have crossed paths.

Bob Dylan has a backpack in A Complete Unknown

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Bob Dylan frequently visitedfolk icon Woody Guthrieat the Greystone Psychiatric Hospital, where Wyatt volunteered.

However, this one is amusing for two big reasons.

Firstly, the rumor has been wholly debunked.

Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan singing on stage with another musician in A Complete Unknown trailer

Secondly, the true story surrounding the accusation is an example of truth is stranger than fiction.

Wyatt found the song in a folk magazine after joining an octet-singing group called the Millburnaires.

It sparked his creativity, inspiring him to write his own version of the lyrics.

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During a meeting of the Millburnaires, they opened the floor for new songs to sing.

He agreed if they didnt mention who wrote it.

However, the promise was broken, leading to his assertion that theyd never sing the song again.

Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) is guided through a crowded room by his manager, Albert Grossman (Dan Fogler), while wearing sunglasses and looking down.

to make it explain his refusal to sing the song, Wyatt created another lie.

Some, like the Blowin in the Wind controversy, have no basis in reality.

However, others have more merit.

Bob Dylan in clown makeup sitting at a counter behind a Grammy and an Oscar

Love & Thefthas remarkable similarities toConfessions of a Yakuzaby Dr. Junichi Saga andThe Great Gatsbyby F. Scott Fitzgerald.

However, this argument becomes flimsy when applied to songs outside the genre and other forms of art.

It comes down to each individual to decide for themselves where the line is.

An elderly Bob Dylan and Timothee Chalamet playing the guitar

That certainly is true.

Its true for everybody, but me.

I mean, everyone else can do it but not me.

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There are different rules for me… Wussies and p*ssies complain about that stuff.

Its an old thing its part of the tradition.

It goes way back.

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These are the same people that tried to pin the name Judas on me.

Judas, the most hated name in human history!"

(viaThe Rolling Stone).

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