All Jeremy Allen White & 'The Bear' Fans Must Watch This New Musician Biopic
This is not a tale of triumph – it is a story about survival and finding oneself.
Following the success of The Bear, star Jeremy Allen White continues to reach new heights. His next major role is as rock 'n' roll legend Bruce Springsteen in the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.
The movie, directed by Scott Cooper, focuses on one of the darkest and most fruitful periods in the musician's career: the recording of the 1982 acoustic album Nebraska.
What Is 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere' About?
The action takes place in 1981. Bruce Springsteen is at the peak of his popularity following the resounding success of his album The River. However, instead of continuing his triumphant march, he takes an unexpected and risky turn.
Weary of fame and plagued by depression, the musician rents a house in the middle of nowhere to record the dark, minimalist, acoustic album Nebraska.
His team, including producer Jon Landau, is horrified. They expected the artist to deliver another hit like "Born in the U.S.A.," not somber ballads.
'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere' Goes the Familiar Way of All Modern Musician Biopics
Springsteen's script doesn't reinvent the wheel, largely adhering to the genre's established formula.
It features the usual elements: creative rebellion against the system, the main character's inner demons, traumatic flashbacks depicting a difficult childhood with an alcoholic father, and standard locations, such as diners, bars, and empty apartments.
Director Scott Cooper, who previously directed Crazy Heart, works with familiar tropes, so fans of music biopics won't see anything new structurally.
The conflict here is primarily internal: a depressive abyss threatens to consume Bruce, jeopardizing his personal life and career.
The Movie's Main Asset Is Jeremy Allen White's Performance, Which Is as Poignant as in 'The Bear'
Despite its formulaic structure, the movie holds together confidently thanks to the lead actor's performance. Although Jeremy Allen White doesn't look much like Springsteen, he completely transforms into the role through his inner work.
He captures the dark energy and quiet obsession that drove the musician during this period. Jeremy brings the same emotional commitment, fragility, and intensity that captivated audiences in The Bear.
First and foremost, Springsteen is an achievement in its performances, proving that a powerful impression can be created even within a familiar formula when such a compelling and charismatic figure is at its center.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere'?
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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere has 60% from critics and 82% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the movie has a score of 6.8/10.
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On Letterboxd, it scored 3.2/5.0.
Where to Watch 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere'?
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is available to buy or rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
