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Danny Collins

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An aging rocker (Al Pacino) decides to change the course of his life after receiving a long-undelivered letter from the late John Lennon.
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Thanks to Al Pacino's stirring central performance - and excellent work from an esteemed supporting cast -- Danny Collins manages to overcome its more predictable and heavy-handed moments to deliver a heartfelt tale of redemption.

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Jonathan Romney Observer (UK) 05/31/2015
3/5
Pacino's buoyant self-mockery goes a long way towards redeeming the actor, who's on genial and winning form. Go to Full Review
Donald Clarke Irish Times 05/29/2015
3/5
We sense an actor rediscovering the less frenzied energies that complemented his relatively rare furies when a young man. Go to Full Review
Steve Rose Guardian 05/29/2015
2/5
Pacino is good company, keeping his more mannered Pacinoisms in check, but none of it feels like a stretch for him. Go to Full Review
Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 20h
4/5
A decade later, Danny Collins endures as Al Pacino leads a strong ensemble through a heartfelt tale of redemption underscored by John Lennon’s music. Go to Full Review
José C. Donayre Guerrero EscribiendoCine 05/13/2024
6/10
Although the movie has an unnecessary introductory scene, it is never predictable. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 04/07/2024
4/5
The balance of charm and poignant dramatic focus will completely catch you off guard. Go to Full Review
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Michael M. @CaptBones 2d Al Pacino at his gritty best, albeit some storyline flaws, holds our attention. Annette Bening’s character steps out of the “adoring fan” stereotype sticking to her guns: “dinner with Danny?” No! No! No! See more Daniel S Dec 4 I honestly did not expect this movie to hit the way it did. After a streak of pretty mediocre films from Pacino, I almost skipped it completely. But the plot sounded just interesting enough to give it a chance, and that decision paid off big time. This turns out to be one of his strongest performances in years. Danny Collins is a burned-out, over-the-top rock star who has spent decades drowning in fame, excess, and bad choices. Then one unexpected event forces him to actually stop and look at the mess he’s made of his life. Instead of doubling down, he chooses to change. That decision sends him on an emotional journey to fix broken relationships and become a better person. It is not perfect, it is not easy, and that is exactly why it feels real. The movie pulls you in from the very beginning and holds your attention all the way to the credits. It is honest, funny in places, and surprisingly touching. See more Rebecca G Jan 11 Nice movie, felt like the end was a bit rushed though. See more Juan R 08/08/2024 This is a nice and sweet story well conducted and well acted. One of the best performances of Al Pacino. See more Gnr E 07/24/2024 It’s a touching story about redemption and second chances, making it an enjoyable watch for those who appreciate character-driven narratives. See more Mike C 08/15/2023 I am always curious to see how Pacino delivers in a role that was really not intended for a man of his acting stature. This flick is enjoyable but nothing to ogle over....decent background kind of flick and apparently Pacino used to sing a Ryan Adams tune non-stop on the set. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An aging rocker (Al Pacino) decides to change the course of his life after receiving a long-undelivered letter from the late John Lennon.
Director
Dan Fogelman
Producer
Jessie Nelson, Nimitt Mankad
Screenwriter
Dan Fogelman
Distributor
Bleecker Street
Production Co
Big Indie Pictures, ShivHans Pictures
Rating
R (Language|Drug Use|Some Nudity)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 20, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.5M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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