Deliver Me From Nowhere Review
The biopic, starring Jeremy Allen White, provides a surprisingly faithful portrait of Bruce Springsteen's life during the Nebraska era.
The film explores Springsteen's psyche, uncovering plenty of fan-friendly moments, despite its humble premise of "man makes record in bedroom". Director Scott Cooper deserves credit for staying true to the small-scale nature of this chapter in Springsteen's story.
Jeremy Allen White's portrayal of Springsteen is notable, capturing the musician's paralysis in the face of new-found fame and his complex relationship with his father. White's performance is magnetic, particularly in scenes where he performs with the E Street Band and creates 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 life.