An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon.
A Hugely, irresistibly enjoyable, with star chemistry to spare, genuine laughs and tears, and the bonus of apt Lennon songs on the soundtrack.
Hits all the routine beats but is plenty entertaining, with Pacino rediscovering his enviable pizazz to headline a quality ensemble.
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.
Selfish but sweet, Al Pacino's old rocker is a hit.
If you are a Pacino fan and willing to go along for the ride then there is quite a lot to enjoy in Danny Collins.
A long-delayed letter from John Lennon sends a rock star into a late-life tailspin in a film that doesn’t ask enough of its star.
The film manages the odd grace note here, largely thanks to Cannevale’s performance, but Fogelman can’t resist amping up the melodrama.
A self-mocking Al Pacino pulls off this portrait of a tacky American cabaret singer in search of authenticity.
Does everything work out a little too easily and neatly? Yes, perhaps, but the charm and warmth are hard to resist and the tender, heart-stopping final scene between father and son is worth the price of admission alone.
General release. Check local listings for show times.