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Blinded by the Light

2019, Movie, 1h 58min

In 1987, during the austere days of Thatcher’s Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family, and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen.

Country: United Kingdom,United States

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Reviews

Critic Sheila O'Malley

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...captures the experience of being a fan, the pure exhilaration of it, and the sense of your vision opening out to vistas beyond your horizon.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Steve Davis

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This is the rare movie to acknowledge the impact popular music can have on our lives, particularly during the period of your life when you’re struggling to figure out who you are and – more importantly – who you want be.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Simran Hans

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The film’s puppyish enthusiasm – for both Springsteen and the unifying power of music – is potent.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Betsy Bozdech

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This infectiously charming comedy will leave you humming Springsteen tunes for days -- and cheering when its earnest main character starts living the life he really wants.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Leah Greenblatt

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...a tender, heartfelt ode to the music of Bruce Springsteen...

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly

Critic Richard Roeper

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...even when it feels as if we’ve seen this movie before, we’ve never seen it set to the sounds of the Boss, and we’ve never seen it from the point of view of this particular terrific kid and his family.

Read full review at Chicago Sun Times

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Blinded by the Light tells the story of Javed, a Pakistani-British teenager living in Luton, England in 1987. Javed struggles to find his place in a society that doesn't seem to accept him, facing racism and criticism from his traditional Pakistani family. However, everything changes when he discovers the music of Bruce Springsteen. Through Springsteen's powerful lyrics, Javed finds a way to express his feelings and understand his place in the world. He begins to write poetry and articles that speak to his experiences and eventually lands an internship at a local newspaper. As he becomes more confident in his voice and identity, Javed must confront the tensions between his cultural background and his desire to fit in with modern British life. The film is a heartwarming coming-of-age story that highlights the power of music to inspire and transform lives.

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You can stream Blinded by the Light on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home