Though I generally try to avoid uplifting, sentimental movies, this one is so skillfully done that it's hard not to be swept along by the slick script and well acted performances. One very smart decision the director , or someone, made was to use subtitles for the lyrics in a few of Springsteen's songs. Never cared much for
his music because of his refusal to enunciate much of his lyrics. Here we at least get to SEE what his message is and how it resonates with the boy's personal life. Again, it helps to know this is generally a "true story" and to see family photos at the very end. Predictable and formulaic as this movie is, it overcomes these issues due chiefly to the emotional and heartfelt dedication of all involved. A really good family movie that nearly everyone should enjoy.
Review of Blinded by the Light
