The Nerdist article delivers a scathing review of the first trailer for Deliver Me From Nowhere, a biopic about Bruce Springsteen's creation of his 1982 album, Nebraska. The author argues the trailer is "terrible" and "cringeworthy," failing on almost every level.

The main points of criticism are:

• Miscast Lead: The primary issue is the unconvincing look of star Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen. The author describes him as looking like a "cosplayer" in a cheap Halloween costume, with "clearly fake sideburns" and a modern hairstyle that doesn't fit the era.
• Wrong Tone: The trailer presents the film as a polished, conventional Hollywood biopic. This clashes directly with the subject matter—the raw, gritty, and lo-fi Nebraska album, which was recorded on a simple 4-track recorder. The author feels the trailer's slick style is the "antithesis" of the album's spirit.
• Generic Dialogue: The dialogue in the trailer is criticized as being cliché "movie talk" rather than sounding authentic to Springsteen, undermining the performance.
• A Fundamental Misunderstanding: Ultimately, the author believes the trailer shows a fundamental misunderstanding of why the story of Nebraska is compelling. Instead of capturing the album's raw authenticity, it promises a generic and soulless film.

In conclusion, the article expresses deep disappointment, calling the trailer one of the worst they've seen in a long time and fearing the movie will fail to deliver on the promise of its powerful source material.

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