Deliver Me From Nowhere Review
A surprisingly faithful portrait of Bruce Springsteen, starring Jeremy Allen White, explores the musician's psyche and finds fan-friendly gold.
The biopic, set in the Nebraska era, stays true to the small-scale nature of this chapter in Springsteen's story, thanks to Scott Cooper's direction and White's portrayal of Springsteen as a man paralyzed by newfound fame and haunted by his relationship with his father.
“Man makes record in bedroom”
does not sound like a typical Hollywood movie pitch, but the film's focus on the quiet, intimate moments of Springsteen's creative process makes for a compelling watch. White's performance is magnetic, particularly in scenes where he rocks out with the E Street Band or communes with his guitar and TASCAM as the songs of Nebraska take shape.
Author's summary: A faithful portrait of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska era.