By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Nov. 19, unless otherwise noted: Blinded by the Light (Blu-ray & digital) Details: 2019, Warner Home Entertainment Rated: PG-13, thematic material, language, ethnic slurs The lowdown: The music of Bruce Springsteen is the springboard for this story of Javed, a British Pakistani teen, who lives in Luton, England. The year is 1987. Javed writes poetry to escape pressure from his father and racial prejudice at school. His life is turned around when he discovers — and is inspired by — the music of Springsteen. The movie may be predictable, but it smartly displays how the influence of a rock star can change a person’s outlook about his environment, family and life. Critics enjoyed the film, giving it a 89 percent fresh rating at Rottentomatoes.com
New to View: Nov. 19
New to View: Nov. 19
New to View: Nov. 19
By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Nov. 19, unless otherwise noted: Blinded by the Light (Blu-ray & digital) Details: 2019, Warner Home Entertainment Rated: PG-13, thematic material, language, ethnic slurs The lowdown: The music of Bruce Springsteen is the springboard for this story of Javed, a British Pakistani teen, who lives in Luton, England. The year is 1987. Javed writes poetry to escape pressure from his father and racial prejudice at school. His life is turned around when he discovers — and is inspired by — the music of Springsteen. The movie may be predictable, but it smartly displays how the influence of a rock star can change a person’s outlook about his environment, family and life. Critics enjoyed the film, giving it a 89 percent fresh rating at Rottentomatoes.com