Springsteen-Deliver from Nowhere (Amazon Prime)

This is an excellent movie. The two leading actors, Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen and Jeremy Strong as Jon Landau, give strong performances. A talented cast supports them.

The film centers on the making of his second album, Nebraska, but it’s broader than that. It’s a moody film that explores Springsteen's struggles with depression and his relationships. The most significant is his relationship with his father. Throughout the film, there are flashbacks to Bruce as a boy with his father. Stephen Graham plays his father, Douglas, who was an alcoholic, and it’s implied that he was abusive. It is suggested that Springsteen’s depression was influenced by his father.

White shows the pressure Bruce is facing in his career right now. His stress increases because he refuses to compromise his artistic standards for record labels' demands. White doesn’t try to imitate Springsteen, but he adopts some of his mannerisms. And yes, he sings his own songs.

Jon Landau is Bruce Springsteen’s manager and record producer. He cares about Bruce, and his respect and affection show through. White and Strong complement each other well. Landau’s performance shows he cares for the person and champions the artist.

Stephen Graham playing Bruce's father is a bit unusual but captivating. Graham is an English actor and feels more at home in  Guy Ritchie films. He plays an important, even if tragic, role in Bruce’s life. Anyone who has an alcoholic father can relate to the character.

Odessa Young plays Faye Romano, Bruce’s love interest. Their relationship develops intimacy but ultimately dissolves due to his depression. The pain experienced by both Faye and Bruce is depicted effectively.

Rotten Tomatoes gave this film a 60% rating. I think they got shortchanged.