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Danny Collins

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
34K
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Al Pacino in Danny Collins (2015)
Aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins can't give up his hard-living ways, but when his manager uncovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love, and begin a second act.
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An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon.An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon.An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon.

  • Director
    • Dan Fogelman
  • Writer
    • Dan Fogelman
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Annette Bening
    • Jennifer Garner
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  • IMDb RATING
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    34K
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    • Director
      • Dan Fogelman
    • Writer
      • Dan Fogelman
    • Stars
      • Al Pacino
      • Annette Bening
      • Jennifer Garner
    • 128User reviews
    • 150Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Danny Collins
    Annette Bening
    Annette Bening
    • Mary Sinclair
    Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner
    • Samantha Leigh Donnelly
    Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale
    • Tom Donnelly
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Frank Grubman
    Katarina Cas
    Katarina Cas
    • Sophie
    Giselle Eisenberg
    Giselle Eisenberg
    • Hope Donnelly
    Melissa Benoist
    Melissa Benoist
    • Jamie
    Josh Peck
    Josh Peck
    • Nicky Ernst
    Brian Thomas Smith
    Brian Thomas Smith
    • Judd…
    Scott Lawrence
    Scott Lawrence
    • Dr. Ryan Kurtz
    Michael Patrick McGill
    Michael Patrick McGill
    • Neighbor Steve
    Kiff VandenHeuvel
    Kiff VandenHeuvel
    • Marty
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Guy DeLoach
    Eric Michael Roy
    Eric Michael Roy
    • Young Danny Collins
    • (as Eric Schneider)
    Davide Donatiello
    • Young Danny Collins
    Eric Lange
    Eric Lange
    • Dr. Silverman
    Aarti Mann
    Aarti Mann
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    • Director
      • Dan Fogelman
    • Writer
      • Dan Fogelman
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    8bbickley13-921-58664

    Charming little film

    Al Pacino was great in the movie.

    I would have never cast him has Danny Collins. Danny Collins is suppose to be a big folk singer in the 1970's. They used old photos of Al from the 1970's as album covers, i think one still from the God father, which made Danny Collins music seem instance and Dark (my kind of folk), but the music actually done was very pop and sounded weird actually being sung by Pacino, who looks more like a lounge singer.

    But the movie is not really about the music. Danny Collins is more about Collins attempting to charm his way into his son's life, a man who he has never met and has a family of his own.

    Pacino may have been slightly miss cast, but the man was charming and funny and was lighting up the screen with his charisma. similar to his role in Sent of A Woman.

    Definitely go see if you are a Pacino fan.
    billcurry-1

    Intellectually and Emotionally Stimulating Film

    Because this film is intellectually and emotionally stimulating in a subtle way, I had to drive 65 miles, from Lafayette to Baton Rouge, where it was in was in one compartment of a multiplex. That the compartment was Number Nine was a nice touch. But New Orleans had it in three theaters. My review: I enjoyed it. Been a fan of Pacino since Dog Day Afternoon, Plummer since Sound of Music, Lennon since fall, 1963. And I've never seen a movie with Annette Bening that I didn't' like. The script was good; I didn't see anything not to like. So why didn't the movie come to me rather than vice versa? Apparently, the theater owners where I live won't bet on a movie without car chases, guns, shooting, war, all sorts of violence, or juvenile, senseless humor, or mainstream sports. Perhaps a little thriller/horror/sci-fi/blockbuster (Titanic, JFK) might seep through. The sad thing is they may be right. A movie devoid of the aforementioned criteria might lose money here.
    8cosmo_tiger

    I am a little biased because Pacino is my favorite actor but this is a great movie and his best movie in a few years.

    "What would have happened if I got that letter when I was supposed to?" Danny Collins (Pacino) is a rock star who peaked years ago. He is coasting through life playing concerts when he can and playing the same songs over and over. When he is shown a letter that John Lennon wrote him many years before he rethinks his life and career. With a new look at life he heads to New Jersey to find the son he never knew and start writing again. As many of you know by now I am a huge Pacino fan. I think he is the greatest actor working today but some of his recent movies I haven't been a big fan of. He was great in The Humbling but I thought the movie was a little slow. This is a role that seemed like a stretch for him (he does his own singing) but because he is so great he pulls it off and it seems like a role he was made for. The movie is very fun and easy to watch. The cast is great and the writing is funny and heartfelt. Only an actor like Pacino can turn a clichéd cheesy line like "some dinners are worth fighting for" into something that is meaningful. Overall, I am a little biased because Pacino is my favorite actor but this is a great movie and his best movie in a few years. I give it an A.
    8lee_eisenberg

    surprises from our past

    Al Pacino puts on yet another good performance as an aging rock star who finds out that he received a letter from John Lennon and decides to make some changes in his life by getting to know his son's family. The soundtrack consisting of Lennon songs is really what helps the movie. It's not the most profound story, but who doesn't love hearing a Lennon song (whether with the Beatles or on his own)? Aside from Pacino, Annette Bening puts on the other really good performance. Her hotel clerk comes across as someone who needs as much of a change in her life as Danny needs in his. They both need a second chance, and Danny's quest for redemption just might be the opportunity.

    That this is based on a true story makes it all the more interesting. A letter from John Lennon would be worth more than I can imagine. I hope that Steve Tilston appreciates what's in his possession, and I hope that he appreciates Al Pacino's performance.
    rogerdarlington

    Another treat from the ever-impressive Pacino

    This is one of those films when the title tells you nothing so, unless you see a trailer or have a recommendation, you could miss out on a real pleasure. It must have been tempting to use a title like "How A Lost Letter From John Lennon Enabled Danny Collins to Find Himself" but perhaps that would have said too much. Certainly the storyline is very loosely inspired by the true incident of English folk singer Steve Tilston's discovery that Lennon had written to him in 1971.

    On the other hand, maybe knowing that the lead role is taken by Al Pacino would be enough for some people to view the movie, since this is an actor who consistently gives brilliant performances. Except that the character of Danny is much tenderer than most of Pacino's roles (think "The Godfather" movies all the way to "Righteous Kill") and the portrayal is much less histrionic than many of his earlier roles (think "Scarface" or "The Devil's Advocate"). Blow me, Pacino even sings in this film.

    One of the many delights of "Danny Collins" though is that Pacino (now in his mid 70s) is not the only star. There are excellent performances from Christopher Plummer (even older in his mid 80s) as his agent, Bobby Cannavale as his son, Jennifer Garner as his daughter-in-law, and Annette Bening as a hotel manager. Writer and director Dan Fogelman has given good lines and meaningful roles to his ensemble cast and it pays off a treat. And we get to hear some Lennon classics.

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    • Trivia
      Inspired by the story of singer Steve Tilston, who learned of the existence of a letter that John Lennon had written to him 34 years after the letter was written.
    • Goofs
      Near the end, Danny Collins hands over his credit card to pay for his hotel, but never bothers to get it back. That's because he is turning in his room's key card, not his credit card.
    • Quotes

      Mary Sinclair: I'm sorry, are you on drugs?

      Danny Collins: Currently or in general?

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, a clip of a Steve Tilston (the inspiration for Danny Collins) interview and a couple of newspaper headlines (that describe Tilston's finding of the John Lennon letter) are shown.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jennifer Garner/Eugene Levy/Modest Mouse (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Mary
      Written and Performed by Ryan Adams

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Imagine
    • Filming locations
      • Hilton Woodcliff Lake, 200 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, USA(Where Danny Collins begins his journey toward family, and self)
    • Production companies
      • Big Indie Pictures
      • ShivHans Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,637,066
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $72,459
      • Mar 22, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,835,752
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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