Born to Flop: ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Struggles as Bruce Springsteen’s Biography
Bruce Springsteen is undeniably brilliant and gifted, yet often perceived as quite dull. The new biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, featuring Jeremy Allen White from The Bear, has earned only $19.4 million worldwide. This is disappointing for a Disney-produced film about an American music icon who has sold over 128 million albums during a 52-year career.
Audiences who have watched the movie generally appreciate it. The film holds a solid 83% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, ticket sales remain low, indicating limited public enthusiasm.
Why the Lack of Excitement?
- Springsteen is a great songwriter but leads a calm, drama-free life.
- His personal story is mostly introspective and lacks high-stakes drama.
- The film ends when Springsteen is 32, focusing on his anxiety struggles rather than bigger career milestones.
“Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere was not born to run.”
This approach doesn't offer the typical thrilling biopic formula or Oscar bait. Instead, it serves more as a reflective character study.
Summary
The film's subdued tone and focus on Springsteen’s quieter moments contribute to its box office underperformance despite its artistic merits.
“One of the greatest songwriters of all time happens to be a nice, mostly drama-free, soul-searching open book.”
Author’s Summary
This biopic’s success is limited by its focus on a less dramatic, introspective Bruce Springsteen, failing to attract broader audiences despite critical appreciation.
Would you like the tone to be more formal or conversational?