“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” Review
“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” poster at the theater The Xavierite
Before this year, I didn’t consider myself a Bruce Springsteen fan. I knew of him, of course, but my knowledge barely extended beyond “Born in the U.S.A.” and a few other hits. When I heard Jeremy Allen White would portray him in an upcoming biopic, I wanted to dive deeper into his music. I’ve admired White’s acting since his early role on “Shameless”, so seeing this movie was inevitable. I just needed to familiarize myself with the artist and his work.
This marked the start of my exploration into Springsteen’s vast catalog. I quickly became a fan, albeit a new one, lacking some of the background and hidden references in his lyrics. I was unsure how compelling the movie would be from my perspective.
I watched “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” opening weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the story told. The film does have imperfections, but it excels in its portrayal of an artist immersed in the creative process.
The movie does not cover Springsteen’s entire life. Instead, it centers on the timeframe during which he composed “Nebraska”, his sixth studio album.
“One thing the film does exceptionally well is depict an artist in the midst of creation.”
Author’s summary: This biopic effectively captures the creative journey behind Springsteen’s iconic album “Nebraska,” portraying the artist’s immersion in his craft despite some narrative flaws.