Deliver Me From Nowhere Review
A surprisingly faithful portrait of Bruce Springsteen, starring Jeremy Allen White, digs into Springsteen's psyche and finds plenty of fan-friendly gold.
The biopic, set in the Nebraska era, tells the story of a man making a record in his bedroom, a concept that may not have initially excited Hollywood. However, director Scott Cooper stays true to the small-scale nature of this chapter in Springsteen's life.
Jeremy Allen White's portrayal of Springsteen is helped by his ability to convey the emotions of a man paralyzed by newfound fame and haunted by his complicated relationship with his father. Although his actions are subtle, they are magnetic, particularly when performing with the E Street Band or creating the quiet, strange songs of Nebraska.
“Man makes record in bedroom” does not sound like a movie pitch to get Hollywood salivating
Author's summary: A faithful portrait of Springsteen's Nebraska era.