The narrative structure - forward and backward, and background and reminiscence, all rearranged - was surprising, but I found it was pretty effective. I suspect it might have been confusing to some people who aren't Dylan's generation, but a film about Dylan which wasn't confusing wouldn't really be in keeping with the man.

I'm looking forward to the second part - and I hope the video recorder worked, because I want to see the first part again, and the whole thing together.