The Lennon Report

PG-13

Released Oct 7, 2016

1 hr. 27 min.

History

Drama

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7 Reviews

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On Dec. 8, 1980, John Lennon is shot outside of the Dakota apartment building in New York City, and emergency personnel have no idea that their John Doe shooting victim will turn out to be the world's biggest rock star. As surgeon's work to resuscitate Lennon, an ambitious young news producer, Alan Weiss, finds himself in a position to break the biggest story of his life.

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Nothing spectacular, the trailer pretty much covers it all. Just an alright movie with Lennon as the back drop. Nothing new is presented and the movie ends with the real hospital staff and reporter who was in the hospital that night.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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This could have been an excellent film; the subject is compelling and the details and POV are unique. But something critical was lacking that I can only describe as poor production values - a lack of quality that brought it down to the level of a student film or a project not yet polished and ready for release. The motley mix of actors - some with long-term careers and notable performances, and others who appeared to be novices in a high school play - was distracting and disappointing, with the actress who played the red-haired nurse striking a particularly discordant note. I commend Mr. Weiss and the producers for creating a film that reveals a side of this terrible tragedy that has never been adequately addressed; I just wish they had raised more money to give the film the 'polish' that it deserves.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Having been born after these events, I had little knowledge of what happened that nite. This film is beautifully crafted and the actors all give brilliant performances, particularly Richard Kind and his scenes interacting with fellow cast member, Gloria Mann. Their interaction as Dr Lynn and Sandra Shohen trying to decide how to negotiate Lennon's death with the media was poignant and raw. Karen Tsen Lee as Yoko Ono was dignified and heartbreaking and Rick Crom as Howard Cosell was also a standout. I highly recommend the film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Sensitive immersion in a painful night that seared a generation. Newcomer Walter Vincent is terrific! Loved the scene with Richard Kind and Gloria Mann. Devin Ratray was a much appreciated comic relief. But Karen Tsen Lee playing the grieving Yoko Ono stole the show.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

The Lennon Report is a fast-paced and emotionally charged movie about the night John Lennon was killed. The stellar cast delivers great performances that give insight into the emotional impact Lennon's death had on those who tried to save him. Just when you thought you knew everything about that night 36 years ago, the movie has an interesting twist that will leave you questioning accuracy in reporting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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This is a great film. The events of the night are told through the eyes of the law enforcement, journalists, and hospital workers which gives a unique angle at what happened that night. It was extremely informative especially since I was not alive during that time. I have wondered about that night for years when overhearing conversations about it and am now finally able to relate to what happened that night. Drama, funny at times, engaging, excellent! See it for history and entertainment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Jeremy Profe

Director

Adrienne Moore

Dr. Pamela Roberts

Evan Jonigkeit

Dr. David Halleran

Richard Kind

Dr. Stephan G. Lynn

David Zayas

Officer Joseph Medina

Devin Ratray

Phil Bernstein

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

Despite the admittedly unique angle, this ambitious drama gets crushed under the considerable weight of its artistic, as well as budgetary, limitations.

Oct 6, 2016

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

"The Lennon Report" offers no special insights into Lennon, or the country, or that awful night, but it does bring back the time. It looks and feels like 1980.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 6, 2016

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Rob Staeger

Village Voice

Profe does an admirable job walking us through the day's events, weaving together the accounts of people on the scene.

Oct 5, 2016

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Josh Goller

Spectrum Culture

Built upon interesting details that haven't been widely shared, but gets bogged down in minutiae.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 20, 2019

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Maitland McDonagh

Film Journal International

Dramatic recreation of the night John Lennon was murdered matter-of-factly recalls a dirtier, less tourist-friendly New York City and an era when bad news was no surprise.

Oct 6, 2016

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

The production doesn't have the budget to fully recreate the era, but "The Lennon Report" comes through with an original vision for a dire subject matter.

Rated: B-

Oct 6, 2016

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Synopsis

On Dec. 8, 1980, John Lennon is shot outside of the Dakota apartment building in New York City, and emergency personnel have no idea that their John Doe shooting victim will turn out to be the world's biggest rock star. As surgeon's work to resuscitate Lennon, an ambitious young news producer, Alan Weiss, finds himself in a position to break the biggest story of his life.

Director: Jeremy Profe
Executive Producer: James Camali, Eugene A. Camali
Screenwriter: Jeremy Profe, Walter Vincent
Distributor: Emerging Pictures
Production Co: Francisco Productions, Emerging Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Bloody Images|ER Medical Procedures|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 7, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 17, 2017

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