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November 6, 2020
When a small indie film uses the title “Jungleland,” it's natural to expect that Bruce Springsteen's famous tune will be heard. But, as with much of Max Winkler's moody, tender movie, the answer is yes and no. There's Bruce, but not the song you expected.
“Jungleland” is about two brothers trying to rise out of unrelenting misery. It's also a road trip movie and a love story. It has nods to “Rocky,” “The Transporter,” “Midnight Run,” “Pulp Fiction” and even the novel “Of Mice and Men.” And yet it's moving and allegorical, lifted by wonderful acting.
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