At best, there are four Springsteen songs, that they use whenever and wherever they can. We never hear Born In The USA but Born To Run is basically played on repeat throughout the flick’s runtime, plus of course, Blinded By The Light. He describes perfectly how you can feel really shit and lonely and paranoid in a. It’s on that road, but it never quite gets there – and that’s in part down to the limited number of songs they were able to get access to, at a guess. General CommentThis song is great, but definitely not about having a good time. This isn’t the ode to the life-changing magic of Springsteen that it ought to be. If you’re not a Springsteen fan, do not be deterred, but if you are a Springsteen fan, prepare to be a little disappointed. It’s a pretty straight line to draw, but Gurinder’s tales of balancing a Pakistani upbringing while developing your identity in a British world are always, no matter what your background, relatable.Īs Viveik’s character becomes more obsessed with his musical hero, he falls in love for the first time, starts exploring his abilities as a writer more, and ultimately, finds the strength to forge his own path.īlinded By The Light has a lot of things going for it and once it gets into its true swing is a real feel-good film that is a great way to spend two hours in a cinema. The whole team played well, but that new scrum-half. Used especially in the phrase 'play a blinder.' Primarily heard in UK. An exceptionally skillful or impressive display or performance.

With Bend It Like Beckham’s Gurinder Chadha at the helm as writer/director, it’s almost inevitable that there be some comparison drawn between the two films. After winning so much money at the bookies, Tommy went on a three-day blinder in the pubs and casinos.

Born To Run is a great way to pass two hours in the cinema with your mum (Picture: Nick Wall Photography)

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