Unknown Actor Sets New Rotten Tomatoes Record for Timothée Chalamet Film

Timothée Chalamet achieves a remarkable milestone with his latest film, A Complete Unknown, as it secures a personal record on Rotten Tomatoes. In this James Mangold-directed biopic, Chalamet takes on the role of the iconic Bob Dylan, showcasing his vocal talents as he navigates the legendary singer-songwriter’s rise within the dynamic East Village folk scene. The film culminates in the iconic moment where Dylan electrified audiences at the Newport Folk Festival. Hitting theaters on December 25, Chalamet’s portrayal is already generating considerable Oscar buzz.

Early viewers of Chalamet’s performances in A Complete Unknown have taken to Rotten Tomatoes to express their enthusiasm, driving the film’s audience score to an impressive 95% on the site’s Popcornmeter, equaling that of Dune: Part Two. Additionally, the film has successfully surpassed the minimum threshold of 250 verified reviews, enabling it to officially display this audience rating.

Significance of the Achievements for A Complete Unknown

Audience Reception Outpaces Critical Reviews

Chalamet’s Top Ten on Rotten Tomatoes	Audience Score	Critics’ Score
A Complete Unknown (2024)	95%	79%
Dune: Part Two (2024)	95%	92%
Entergalactic (2022)	94%	97%
Little Women (2019)	92%	95%
Wonka (2023)	91%	82%
Dune: Part One (2021)	90%	83%
Interstellar (2014)	87%	72%
Call Me By Your Name (2017)	86%	95%
The King (2019)	84%	71%
Beautiful Boy (2018)	79%	68%
Lady Bird (2017)	79%	99%

It’s essential to approach Rotten Tomatoes ratings, especially the audience-driven Popcornmeter, with a degree of caution. These scores can sometimes be influenced by non-professional reviewers. The disparity between critics’ moderate score of 79% and the audience’s strong reception raises questions about the film’s potential in the upcoming awards season. Although Chalamet is being hailed as a frontrunner for the Best Actor award, the overall accolades for A Complete Unknown may hinge on its ability to resonate further with critics.

Analyzing A Complete Unknown’s Popcornmeter Score

Can Positive Buzz Translate into Box Office Success?

Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown — Custom Image by Yailin Chacon

If A Complete Unknown‘s 95% audience score holds true, the film is poised for a robust performance at the box office, especially given its Christmas release, which typically draws large audiences. It is anticipated that the film will resonate with both Bob Dylan enthusiasts and a younger demographic attracted to Chalamet’s captivating presence.

Notably, Elle Fanning’s character in the film is inspired by Suze Rotolo, a significant collaborator in Dylan’s career. However, at Dylan’s request, her name has been changed to Sylvie.

While the high Popcornmeter score may face fluctuations as more reviews come in, early indicators suggest that audiences are embracing Timothée Chalamet’s performance, intensifying his potential Oscar considerations moving forward.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

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