Masked and Anonymous

Name: Masked and Anonymous
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Music
Released: July 24, 2003
Rating: 32
Cast: Bob Dylan, Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange, John Goodman, Luke Wilson

2003

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: July 24, 2003 | PG-13

Starring: Bob Dylan, Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange, John Goodman, Luke Wilson, Penélope Cruz

Summary: Set somewhere, sometime, in an America wracked by an endless and senseless civil war, this is the story of a benefit concert and a musician named Jack Fate (Dylan).

Director: Larry Charles

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Music

Rating: PG-13

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Stephanie Zacharek

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. Read full review

Dan DeLuca

Isn't a good movie, at least by any conventional definition of the word good. But it's not a bad movie, either. It's a Bob Dylan movie. Read full review

Edward Guthmann

A messy, ambitious comedy. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

Only Giovanni Ribisi, with a back-of-the-bus speech about the betrayals of insurgent and counter-insurgent politics, finds a genuine moment. All the same, for some unfathomable reason, Dylan's autumnal self-salute is not particularly difficult to watch. Read full review

Chuck Wilson

After a zippy first hour, the wackos wear out their welcome and the director, perversely, fails to show the big concert. Read full review

Ty Burr

The exact cinematic equivalent of a classic Bob Dylan song. It's also proof that what is towering genius in one medium can go insanely wrong in another. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

An incomprehensible Bob Dylan vanity project that is not only nearly impossible to sit through, but embarrasses a long list of stars who lined up to work for scale opposite the legendary musician. Read full review

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kaleees

May 28, 2021

the film is so underrated but Jessica definitely portrayed her role well here. She could have made more scenes

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FrankD.

May 7, 2006

A unappreciated film with great music, great narrative, and a very intelligent script.

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SammyM.

May 30, 2006

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.

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Oct 13, 2006

Like a rare poison dart frog, I can appreciate the miracle of its evolution without wanting to pick it up and kiss it.

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[Anonymous]

Feb 17, 2008

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.

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