The film 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' offers a unique, honest portrayal of Bruce Springsteen's creative process and personal struggles, diverging from typical biopics by focusing on the making of his album Nebraska and his internal battles with depression and ghosts from his past, rather than Hollywood-style hits or fame stories.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
The article reveals behind-the-scenes details of the Springsteen biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' including Springsteen's approval of the fictional girlfriend character, the film's focus on emotional truth and internal struggles, and insights into casting and scenes based on real-life events, emphasizing authenticity and Springsteen's personal history.
The Bruce Springsteen biopic 'Deliver Me from Nowhere' flopped at the box office, earning only $9 million in its opening weekend against a $55 million budget, likely due to mixed reviews, Springsteen's non-controversial image, and the lead actor's limited star power, contrasting with successful music biopics like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Elvis.'
The film 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' attempts to depict Springsteen's introspective creation of the album Nebraska but falls into conventional biopic pitfalls, lacking the daring or cinematic innovation to match the album's impact, and omits broader cultural and political contexts that shaped the music.
Bruce Springsteen's new biopic, 'Deliver Me from Nowhere,' has been released, offering an unexpected and emotionally impactful portrayal of his life, with Springsteen actively involved in its production and casting.
Scott Cooper discusses his film 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,' which offers an unexpected, intimate look at Bruce Springsteen's creative process during the making of his album 'Nebraska,' emphasizing its minimalist and personal nature, diverging from typical concert films and exploring themes of solitude and self-discovery.
The biopic 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' accurately depicts key moments in Bruce Springsteen's creation of the album 'Nebraska,' including his recording process and emotional struggles, but also includes fictionalized elements such as the character Faye and some dramatized interactions with record executives.
The article reviews the expanded edition of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska' sessions from 1982, highlighting the raw, sometimes generic renditions of songs, the transformation of tracks like 'Born in the U.S.A.', and the inclusion of new outtakes such as 'On the Prowl' and 'Gun in Every Home,' offering fans insight into Springsteen's songwriting process and dark thematic explorations.
Director Scott Cooper revealed that Bruce Springsteen is considering a sequel to the documentary 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' which explores his album 'Nebraska' and personal struggles, indicating Springsteen's openness to sharing more of his life story through film.
'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,' a biopic about Bruce Springsteen's 1982 Nebraska album, stars Jeremy Allen White and has received mixed reviews, with a 65% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praise White's performance and the film's deeper exploration of Springsteen's struggles, though some find it clichéd and lacking in energy.
The film 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' attempts to depict Bruce Springsteen's creative process during the making of his 1982 album 'Nebraska,' but falls short of capturing the essence of the music and the artist's struggles, making it a less compelling watch than the album itself.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ is a dark, character-driven biopic focusing on a pivotal year in Bruce Springsteen's life before his rise to superstardom, highlighting his artistic struggles, personal demons, and the making of his album Nebraska, with Jeremy Allen White portraying a moody, introspective Bruce.
The film 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' about the making of Springsteen's 'Nebraska' album is criticized for relying on typical biopic tropes, despite Jeremy Allen White's commendable performance as Springsteen. The film is backed by Springsteen himself and was promoted at major film festivals.
Jeremy Allen White discusses his intense preparation for playing Bruce Springsteen in a biopic, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges of embodying a beloved real person, the importance of delusion in acting, and his admiration for Springsteen's authenticity and resilience.
The article reviews the expanded edition of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska,' highlighting its raw, solo recordings and the contrast with the electric band sessions, emphasizing the album's dark, introspective nature and its enduring mythos.