Danny Collins

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  • 2015


MOVIE IS accessible predictable entertaining cinematic melancholy
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77 % Certified Fresh
$ 10 Million
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Positive Reviews 81
Negative reviews 14
Average Rating 3.2/5
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3.2
In fact, this qualifies as his best and most easygoing film performance in a good decade. Av Club
3.5
The screenplay not only excels with delivering drama but it is also quite funny. We Got This Covered
2.5
At this point you might be forgiven for mistaking the film for an extended Hilton commercial. Austin Chronicle
1.5
Dipping into schmaltz on occasion, Danny Collins, for the most part, manages to rise above its predictability. Austin Chronicle
3.0
You think you know where this is going, but its a pleasure to see Fogelman slow down the flow for his two erstwhile Ricky Romas, kicking around lifes .. Time Out
4.0
movie : Danny Collins (Pacino) is a loaded rock star who is addicted to the lifestyle that comes with it.He hasnt penned an original song in decades b .. ETimes (TOI)
4.4
The film is less about the likelihood of people changing their essence than the necessity of accepting peoples flaws along with their virtues, and mak .. Rogerebert
2.0
Its an encouraging premise, and one which is squandered in every way imaginable by this weedy and entirely second guessable comic drama. Telegraph
3.5
The story had a chance to be more dynamic and energetic than it was, but overall it did a fine job presenting an alternate reality cautionary tale. The Young Folks
3.0
Writer director Dan Fogelman gives Danny sparky characters to bounce off of, and got charmers to play them: Christopher Plummer is Dannys rascally man .. Ny Daily News
3.5
The best aspect of the film is the music. Both Ryan Adams and Theodore Shapiro deliver a sweet sounding score, as well as a couple of nice tracks. JoBlo
3.1
One of the things that partly excuses the movies mush is that its a kind of musical. The Globe And Mail
3.1
It has been more than 20 years since Al Pacino went rogue, Hoo ah! ing his way through Scent of a Woman.And with only a couple of exceptions (OK, mayb .. Philly
3.5
Its an audience of like age and inclination that will find Dan Fogelmans utterly predictable but reasonably engaging movie, very loosely based on a re .. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Its cute, with an R rated edge that doesnt insult the sensibilities of the AARP audience this should appeal to. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
However, the superlative acting still makes it a film worth checking out. Tv Guide
3.8
The movie itself is like Danny; its gaudy, a little flabby, and quite a bit shameless, but it has an almost irresistible charm and a huge smile, and y .. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.5
In 1971, John Lennon read an interview with up and coming English folksinger Steve Tilston in which Tilston worried that success would inhibit him cre .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Its the first time we see it, but its not the last.The film isnt afraid of the emotions beneath the circumstances. Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
The film is beautifully punctuated by Lennons best post Beatles songs. Usa Today
2.0
We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video He is is infinitely watcha .. The Times
3.0
The charm spreads and coats the whole movie like butter over hot pancakes. News Review
3.0
Its a joy to watch the mischievous banter between them, and their gradually developing bond. Radio Times
4.0
His patter with Bening is well handled and the film is performed with such heart and good humour that it gets away with its own mawkishness.There is p .. Independent
3.5
The movie has an anonymous, corporate sheen to it cinematographer Steve Yedlin (Looper) might as well be shooting that Hiltons welcome video but it me .. The Wrap
3.1
Al Pacino playing an overripe rock star ruing his misspent youth (and middle age) might seem like an opportunity for enthusiastic hoo hah ing and a wh .. News Day
2.8
As written and directed by Dan Fogelman, star Al Pacinos role never allows the actor much opportunity to cut below the surface.In The Humbling, Al Pac .. Cs Monitor
2.0
And viewers are supposed to care because its Pacino theyre watching.But hamming his way through a maudlin story is not the best way for the actor to w .. Film Journal
3.0
Pacino plays Danny, a once promising American balladeer who long ago traded in sensitive self expression for bouncy Neil Diamond like pulp. The Guardian
2.0
Its up to the decent supporting cast and Lennons back catalogue to do the emotional heavy lifting.Maybe thats just as well: Pacinos singing is almost .. The Guardian
3.0
Theres nothing resembling a surprise in this movie, but its simple tune works due to the quality of the performances. The Guardian
3.0
But the actor brings such a charming attitude to the role that his performance feels far more genuine than the story itself. Az Central
4.0
The Lowdown: Bright dialogue and great chemistry between Al Pacino and the rest of the cast raise this fairly predictable comedy drama to very enjoyab .. Mountain X
3.0
Dont Give Up Too Easily On The Scruffy Danny Collins Enlarge this image toggle caption Bleecker Street Bleecker Street Al Pacino as a jaded, aging roc .. Npr
2.5
The movie feels a little bit like a logging version of There Will Be Blood, except that the characters in this study arent really worth consideration. .. Star Tribune
4.0
Al Pacino and Annette Bening create a fun chemistry together in this splendid film about a mans fearless search for redemption. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Its unremittingly corny, but funny, moving, well observed and very nicely acted, not just by Pacino and the ever watchable Bening, but also by the exc .. Daily Mail
3.2
.Writer Dan Fogelman (Crazy, Stupid, Love.) directs the comedy with a gloss that renders the story nonbelievable, but a cast of old pros (Christopher .. Ew
4.0
A story about soul searching, it should appeal to folks old enough to remember the 60s, and to those who wish they could have been there. Flim List
4.0
Hugely, irresistibly enjoyable, with star chemistry to spare, genuine laughs and tears, and the bonus of apt Lennon songs on the soundtrack. Empire
4.0
Susan Grangers review of Danny Collins (Bleecker Street) Danny Collins is an unexpected delight!.Al Pacino delivers his best performance in years as a .. Susang Ranger
2.5
The plot is so preposterous its hard to believe it claims to be based on a true story. Observer
3.0
Frankly, the entire cast is fantastic, making more of a story that starts off promisingly but winds up in all too familiar places. Common Sense Media
3.8
Its a subtle performance, suggesting lots of thought and suppressed emotion. Sf Gate
3.1
The chemistry between Pacino and his cast mates gives this lightly amusing contrivance surprising emotional resonance. Slant Magazine
3.1
Every emotional moment has its comedic counterpoint, keeping the movie light, easy and utterly low stakes. Washington Post
3.5
In the age of Viagra and testosterone supplements, grumpy old men shuffling into senescence are a vanishing species. The New York Times
4.0
Theres a bit of everything here from slapstick farce and broad comedy to cute, cuddly romance which leaves it feeling like a film with an identity cri .. Express
3.1
You dont have to believe any of it to enjoy a lot of it, however. Chicago Tribune
3.1
So shameless is this movies urge to batter you into laughter and tears that you give in, exhausted and maybe even a little grateful. Boston Globe
3.2
Their time together is melancholy and charming and includes some of the films funniest bits. Reeling Reviews
3.5
Their time together is melancholy and charming and includes some of the films funniest bits. Reeling Reviews
1.5
The very talented cast is very game, but theres nary a word or an act here that is very convincing. Flickfilosopher
3.0
Donald reviews comedy drama Danny Collins, staring a dialled down Al Pacino, and Tara reviews French crime thriller The Connection.Plus, Donald talks .. The Irish Times
5.0
Ive made this comparison before, but this kind of movie is the cinematic equivalent of comfort food. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
The top notch cast makes this Bleecker Street release almost tolerable, but the spectacle of a dissolute hedonist suddenly acquiring a heart and a con .. Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Danny Collins is the cinematic equivalent of a well sung easy rock tune, enjoyably light and bouncy, with some darker notes hidden within the chords. Detroit News
3.5
But beneath the sitcom cutesiness and boldfaced sentimentality, the film manages to keep just enough reality coursing through to stay grounded. Variety
3.2
The third era, this era, I will define as the Mumblecino Era.His three most recent films showcase a 74 year old Pacino playing the roles of men who co .. Consequence Of Sound
2.0
Watching Pacino has its rewards, but this story of a man seeking redemption in his golden years fails to provide either him or us with sufficient chal .. Movie Habit
4.0
Fogelmans production makes for somewhat undemanding viewing, but of the best kind.Its charming when it wants to be and moving too. Hey U Guys
3.1
The moneys good, but the soul stealing is getting harder to bear. The Star
2.5
Writer director Dan Fogelman seems to sense that the problems of a rich, pampered 74 year old dont amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world, and .. Oregon Live
3.0
Danny Collins Al Pacino handles this cheesy role like a pro.DANNY COLLINS (Dan Fogelman). Now Toronto
3.8
(And Fogelman cant resist panning down a row of gray haired men gazing wistfully at the pool.) La Weekly
3.0
Whenever the family drama threatens to overwhelm, a dash of romance lifts the mood again. Digital Spy
3.0
Pacino on song..Al Pacino brings all of his post Scent Of A Woman baggage to the role of Danny Collins, a washed up rocker whos become a parody of his .. Games Radar
3.8
Thing is, each of these narrative speed bumps is appreciated because the performances are so good. Tamp A Bay
2.5
The idea of Al Pacino as a narcissistic 70s rock star who checks into a suburban New Jersey hotel to bulldoze his way into the life of a grown son who .. New York Post
3.1
Yet theres undeniable humanity and gentle humor running through this tale of redemption. Red Eye Chicago
3.5
You see a lot of very talented actors in Danny CollinsPacino, Plummer, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garnerstriving to make the material worthy of them.And .. The Stranger
4.0
That said, one might think from Dannys perspective that an afternoon in the company of the overeager Hope would be enough to send one packing: the cha .. The Arts Desk
4.0
As in the case of that earlier script, though, Mr. Fogelmans better writer keeps infusing those contrivances and set pieces with warmth, welcome surpr .. Wsj
3.5
It has personality, warmth and great actors delivering great turns. Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
Inspired by an actual letter John Lennon wrote a young musician in 1971 to dispel the myth of fame, this otherwise fictionalised drama milks the titul .. Scmp
2.0
Hopes ADHDwhich mostly manifests itself as the usual cloying, movie kid behaviorprovides a major plot point that illustrates the fundamental confusion .. The Dissolve
3.5
But its Pacino whos naturally the films savior, making a predictable ride enormously enjoyable. Cinemix Tape
3.5
As a film in the sub genre of middle age crisis drama, it is more accessible (read: mainstream) than Alexander Paynes work and, certainly, it breaks n .. Straits Times
4.0
And following last Falls Toronto Film Festival debuts of The Humbling and Manglehorn, this entertaining movie gives further proof to the revitalizatio .. Dead Line
2.0
Like The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel franchise, it doesnt turn thespian greats into cuddly cuties. Metro New York
4.0
This is a hugely entertaining, mainstream crowd pleaser about how we can all try to be our better selves, fail spectacularly, and then pick ourselves .. Movie Mezzanine
4.0
And yet, thanks to the charm of its cast, it miraculously manages to prove entertaining. Seven Day Svt
3.0
The film never fully recovers from that trite, labored lapse.Special becomes generic. Tony Mack
3.1
Somewhere between these consistent clubbings with theme and moral there is a decent and very human little movie, one that captures the joy of the more .. National Post
3.0
This is the directorial debut of Dan Fogelman, who scripted the excellent Crazy, Stupid Love and the not so excellent The Guilt Trip, and despite stic .. Sky
3.0
Consistently amusing and, during the final act, surprisingly touching. Its also a little too predictable to be a classic. Daily Star
3.0
Danny Collins is exactly the type of feel good movie that critics hate and audiences love.Its a treacly, paint by numbers redemption story about an ag .. Toronto Sun
4.5
Of course, how can you not love 85 year old Plummer in tight skinny jeans and a crushed velvet blazer.
3.0
In fact, most of the soundtrack is taken up with Lennons songs instead. Fw Weekly
2.5
Yet the film remains a basic case of a cliched story undermining strong performances. Sf Examiner
2.5
The editing and camerawork establish an easy storytelling rhythm.Theres wit in the writing. Grant Land
2.0
Semi fresh on the heels of The Humbling, here is Al Pacinos second self conscious portrait of the artist as an old man in as many months.Danny Collins .. Sf Weekly
4.4
Its a sweet movie that is simultaneously attuned to the way painful memories metastasize and linger to the point where theyre hardly even memories at .. Am Ny
3.0
Danny Collins is, at times, an engaging and downright hilarious comedy drama that will have you laughing through the tears but this is simply owing to .. Film Ireland
3.8
The film is a fun watch, though I couldnt help but feel that it over used the music of John Lennon. Schmoes Know
4.5
However, unlike most of his films from the past decade and a half like Jack and Jill, this one doesnt stink. Mid Day
2.0
The following is kind of based on a true story a little bit..There is a germ of truth to the opening disclaimer to this simultaneously hackneyed and l .. Seattle Weekly
2.5
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3.0
Bening has a great squinchy smile thats an ideal match for Pacinos evil grin. Ex Press
4.5
But its not necessary: cunningly directed and well acted, its a wholly rewarding film on its own. Daily Public
4.4
But its a beautifully acted piece all aroundfrom a seemingly rejuvenated Pacino to lovely supporting turns by Plummer, Annette Bening and Jennifer Gar .. City Weekly
2.8
The locale is both epic and dazzling, yet reeks of such douchiness that it can only be a Hollywood mansion. Dork Shelf
1.0
As soon as it becomes clear that the film is really about the megastar Danny bantering with starstruck hicks and learning how to love again, it sinks .. Dare Daniel
1.5
Well, theres the hit, and the one song hes writing in the Hilton thats supposed to be his redemption. Nuke The Fridge



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