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cluhowy
Jul 15, 2014cluhowy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Here is my take on this move (I’m Not (T)Here): I became an avid fan of Bob Dylan (aka Robert Allen Zimmerman) during my high school years (1969 – 1974) simply because I was exposed to his music constantly; listening to his records as well as my sibling’s slide guitar, harmonica and blues when he wasn't listening to Dylan albums. Dylan was born in Duluth and raised in Hibbing, Minnesota. The most significant early influence on his music was from his idol, activist and folk singer, Woody Guthrie. Woody’s acolyte was Ramblin’ Jack Elliott…Jack being one of the pseudonyms for Dylan in this movie. He was also influenced by the great black blues masters (Sun House, John Lee Hooker, BB King, etc.) from southern USA. His musical style and messages reflect these influences. The movie illustrates these themes by representing Dylan as a 10 yr. old black musician who befriends hobos on freight trains as well as other characterizations throughout the film. The characters portray Dylan at various stages during his musical journey. His songs, filled with the exposure of racism, corruption, the futility and meaningless of war (The Lonesome Tale of Hattie Carroll, etc.) were as truthful as his raspy, non-prettified voice, which the public quickly acknowledged and embraced. The songs reflect Jung’s Collective Unconscious, however Dylan refused to be categorized and labelled as an activist/folk singer appointed by the media to give voice to the ills in society. He has constantly evolved, never remaining musically stagnant, reflecting his life experiences and the evolution of his musical journey (which continues to evolve, change and refine as we speak). This film symbolizes the legend created by Robert Allen Zimmerman and pays tribute to his monumental impact on musicians as well as the world in which he lives. Don’t bother to look for him, cause he’s not (t)here; he demonstrates his mysterious essence, intangible, just beyond our grasp…like a wisp of vapour. This is in my humble opinion...a 5+ star movie in every possible way.