SummaryInspired by a true story, based on Sarfraz Manzoor’s acclaimed memoir Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion and Rock N’ Roll, Blinded by the Light tells the story of Javed (Viveik Kalra), a British teen of Pakistani descent growing up in the town of Luton, England, in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry... Read More
Directed By:Gurinder Chadha
Written By:Sarfraz Manzoor, Gurinder Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges, Bruce Springsteen
Blinded by the Light
Metascore
Generally Favorable
71
User score
Generally Favorable
6.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
82% Positive
36 Reviews
36 Reviews
16% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Jan 30, 2019
91
This is one of the most joyous and exhilarating movies you will see this year and because there is so much passion flowing out from the music, screenplay, and acting, you totally forgive the film when it strays into the predictable and even a little bit of corniness.
Aug 12, 2019
83
Love, faith, Springsteen; that and a Sony Walkman are all it takes to surrender to the pure, ingenuous joy of Blinded by the Light, a Technicolor ode to the power of music so deeply tender and heartfelt that it disarms even the most misanthropic critic’s instincts.
User score
Generally Favorable
59% Positive
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
28% Mixed
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
13% Negative
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
Oct 14, 2019
10
While watching this movie, a dude went in a threw a flash bang in the theater, while being “Blinded by the light”, I heard the cries of people and gunshots. When I could see again, I was alone and had the entire theater to myself! Thanks! 10/10 would massacre again.
Sep 20, 2019
10
'Blinded by the Light' is incredibly awe-inspiring, meaningful, and an awesome movie, period. Definitely my top three this year, so far. From the moment this film began, it was clear that the message of this movie was to always follow your dreams. Nowadays, you'd never really get a film this impactful, but I am happy to say that this film does a flawless job stating what they want to say to the audience. Definitely a must-watch for all Springsteen fans and non-Springsteen fans alike.
Aug 13, 2019
80
Sure it’s cornball, but Chadha revels in it. You will, too, as the movie becomes an irresistible blast of pure feeling.
Aug 15, 2019
75
Chadha is showing how art, be it familiar or far from one’s comfort zone, can inspire a sense of freedom. Blinded by the Light does that wonderfully, in a jubilant story that’s told with grounded honesty.
Aug 14, 2019
70
The reality of intergenerational conflict is a given for Blinded by the Light, but nothing can stand up to the transformative power of the Boss. You can take that to the bank.
Aug 11, 2019
60
It is gleefully dorky, hopelessly earnest, sincere, quite possibly to a fault. It unfolds as a series of Springsteen-soundtracked set pieces, each shamelessly engineered to maximise catharsis, cheering and possibly weeping from the audience.
Aug 15, 2019
25
You can watch 100 movies and never see such joyless joy as in Blinded by the Light.
Sep 18, 2019
10
Still smiling after getting home. Great sound track. A look back at 80s Britain and a reminder of how we have move forward.
Oct 7, 2020
6
Story about a selfish individual who abandons his family so he can follow the prophet that is Bruce Springsteen. Main character is unlikeable and the story is full of the usual tropes you can see a mile away. Presents a very unflattering view of 1980's UK, a country seemingly inhabited entirely by white racist bigots. With movies like this most of the enjoyment is all the period music they throw your way.
Jul 6, 2020
6
While generally well done and with some sincere emotion, there's not a hint of originality anywhere in this movie. It's a standard coming-of-age, teenage boy rebels against his strict father movie.
Aug 17, 2019
2
Mama Mia **** wrong movie. I love The Boss, but Pakistani's living in England singing Bruce songs while dancing in the streets just felt cheesy. The message of the gets an A+ - I just wish the movie took itself more seriously.
Aug 16, 2019
1
I went to get popcorn and when I came back people were leaving the theater. I soon found out why. This move is crap, set to a Springsteen soundtrack.
Production Company:
- New Line Cinema
- Levantine Films
- Ingenious Media
- Bend It Films
- Rakija Films
- Orange Studio
- Cornerstone Films
- Endeavor Content
- Dream Cars
- Prairie Pictures
- StormStock
Release Date:Aug 16, 2019
Duration:1 h 58 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:For Anyone Who Has Ever Wanted to Dream. You're Not Alone.
Awards
Seattle International Film Festival
• 3 Nominations
Heartland Film
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Traverse City Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
