Reviews for this film from our members:
- Nicholas Bell @ Ioncinema
- Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: While Pacino isn’t exactly the most convincing rocker, he’s dialed down his propensity to play to the rafters in a performance grounded in humility yet still entertainingly energetic.
- Jim Dixon @ Examiner.com
- Mark Dujsik @ Mark Reviews Movies
- Excerpt: Danny Collins wisely and surprisingly finds a middle ground for Danny’s transformation.
- James Jay Edwards @ FilmFracture
- Excerpt: Danny Collins’ Gives Al Pacino A Chance To Tug The Heartstrings, Tickle The Funny Bone, And Sing A Few Songs
- Kimberly Gadette @ Doddle
- Excerpt: While the plot sounds like an old familiar tune (dissipated artist changes his wicked ways when he realizes that love of family/friends is worth more than fame/fortune), it’s Danny’s dazzle that intoxicates.
- [New – 10/29/15] | Hugo Gomes @ http://cinematograficamentefalando.blogs.sapo.pt [Portuguese]
- Sarah Gopaul @ Digital Journal
- Excerpt: In ‘Danny Collins,’ Al Pacino once again steps into the shoes of an aging performer, but this time with more humour and compassion.
- Susan Granger @ www.susangranger.com
- Excerpt: Al Pacino delivers his best performance in years…it’s engaging, captivating entertainment.
- Travis Hopson @ Punch Drunk Critics
- Excerpt: Like the title character, Pacino has found it’s never too late to begin anew.
- Stefan Pape @ HeyUGuys
- João Pinto @ Portal Cinema [Portuguese]
- Jason Pirodsky @ Expats.cz
- Excerpt: The scenario is obvious, but Danny Collins has one real plus: Al Pacino in the titular role of the aging rocker who hasn’t written a song in 30 years and finds himself crooning the same old shit to his adoring fanbase of senior citizens chewing on licorice throughout his concerts.
- Frank Swietek @ One Guys Opinion
- Excerpt: While Fogelman’s script is extremely calculated and heavy-handed, the cast’s nimble execution turns it into an agreeable way to pass the time.
- Betty Jo Tucker @ ReelTalk Movie Reviews
- Excerpt: I love the fun chemistry between Al Pacino and Annette Bening!
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