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Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 28
  2. Negative: 13 out of 28
  1. 80
    See it in one glorious shot, grab as much from it as you can and run like hell. I say that not because I hated Masked & Anonymous, but because I loved it.
  2. 50
    It's only when the film attempts to express its ideas in spoken English that logic dissolves into a muddle that would test the most rabid Dylanologist.
  3. 38
    An apocalyptic Bob Dylan song made cinematic, with all the vision and poetry dissipating in the transfer. It's as if the filmmakers listened to "Desolation Row" just one time too many.
  4. 30
    After a zippy first hour, the wackos wear out their welcome and the director, perversely, fails to show the big concert.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Negative: 4 out of 17
  1. SammyM.
    9
    This movie was as mystical as it was cryptic. A host of shining stars light up the screen through captivating dialogue. Features amazing musical performances. Expand
  2. FrankD.
    9
    A unappreciated film with great music, great narrative, and a very intelligent script.
  3. jw
    6
    Like a rare poison dart frog, I can appreciate the miracle of its evolution without wanting to pick it up and kiss it.
  4. [Anonymous]
    1
    Ugh. Fun to see two northern Minnesota kids(Dylan and Jessica Lange) perform together but, other than that, it is a major disappointment given the strong cast. Expand

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