Jan 06, 2016 danny collins, of course, is the character that al pacino plays in the movie of the same name, which came out in march 2015, and for which pacino was just nominated for best leading actor in a. But when his manager uncovers a 40 yearold 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. But when his manager christopher plummer uncovers a 40 yearold 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. But when his manager christopher plummer uncovers a 40 yearold 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.
Inspired by a true story, danny collins stars al pacino as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hardliving ways. Dont give up too easily on the scruffy danny collins. There are also many good notable performances in the supporting cast like bobby cannavale who probably has his best performance ever. The film is beautifully punctuated by lennons best postbeatles songs. The reality behind dan fogelmans first feature as a director is its most interesting element but that arch legend is right. Mar 19, 2015 music, film, tv and political news coverage. With al pacino, annette bening, jennifer garner, bobby cannavale.
But as an onscreen text at the start of fogelmans film states, danny collins is only kind of based on a true story a little bit, which means it. The story has been reset in america, with pacino playing a veteran, hardliving rocker who decides to reform after receiving the letter. Danny collins stars al pacino, jennifer garner, josh peck, melissa. But when his manager christopher plummer uncovers a 40yearold undelivered letter written to him by john lennon, he changes course with the help of a new friend annette bening and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. The story of steves lost letter from john lennon inspired the hollywood movie danny collins starring al pacino in the title role, now available on dvd. The following, we are told, is based on a kind of true story, a little bit. Broll provides a compilation of behind the scenes footage from the film. The true story that the fictionalized danny collins is based on goes like this. Pacino is a total rock star in danny collins usa today. Danny collins begins with a quirky breath of fresh air. Mar 27, 2015 the true story that the fictionalized danny collins is based on goes like this.
The danny collins true story reveals that the real letter was lost for 34 years, not 40. The new film danny collins takes this incident and turns it into something quite different. In real life, it was intended for steve tilston, a british folk singer. Singer danny collins al pacino with his manager frank grubman. Inspired by the true story of folk singer steve tilston, the film stars al pacino, annette bening, jennifer garner, bobby cannavale, and christopher plummer. It scales to the life choices we make, the loved ones we neglect, the pressures we bow to, and the temptations we indulge. Danny collins isnt a return to absolute greatness for al pacino, but it does serve as a crowdpleasing vehicle for the former michael corleone. Seeing dannys transformation is a joyful adventure. Discover the true story that inspired the danny collins movie. John lennons letter to steve tilston, the real danny collins. For most of us these are small defeats and compromises. The story was pounced upon by hollywood writerdirector dan fogelman, who originally intended to call the film imagine, but later opted for danny collins the fictional name of the main character. Dan collins american football born 1976, american football player.
In danny collins, al pacino injects a zany charge of adrenaline into the title role of a rich, dissolute pop star belatedly seeking redemption for four decades of excess and wasted talent. The letter from john lennon behind danny collins the new. Danny collins, bleecker street, christopher plummer, al pacino, very happy birthday, finding true love, john lennon, true stories, digital jennifer garner looks absolutely stunning while promoting her. The following is based on a kind of true story a little bit. The opening intertitle admits that danny collins is kind of based on a true story just a little bit, which is accurate because it takes its inspiration from the actual event of john lennon reading an interview in a 1971 issue of zigzag magazine seems to me like an actual british version of rolling stone with. After receiving a letter from john lennon 37 years late, washed up rock star danny collins decides to make. Inspired by a true story, al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hardliving ways. Story al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hardliving ways. Nov 20, 2014 inspired by a true story, al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hardliving ways.
Danny collins, about an old pop star discovering the true meaning of life, is an appealing comedy with an unabashed streak of melodrama, sharp dialogue, and a superb ensemble cast, anchored by a lead performance by al pacino in lovable scamp mode. In 1971 a young british folk singer named steve tilston gave an interview to zigzag magazine in which he expressed concern at the thought of becoming rich and famous. Al pacino is the life of the party as danny collins, an aging rock icon still making bank from oldies concerts. The letter from john lennon behind danny collins the. Mar 20, 2015 danny collins, about an old pop star discovering the true meaning of life, is an appealing comedy with an unabashed streak of melodrama, sharp dialogue, and a superb ensemble cast, anchored by a lead performance by al pacino in lovable scamp mode. Will danny turn his life around and reconcile with his son. Fast forward to now and new film danny collins in cinemas from friday 29th may, whose plot is founded on this episode in tilstons recent.
Al pacino is the showstopper in danny collins popmatters. The film was released in theaters on march 20, 2015. His cd truth to tell is one of the telegraphs best folk albums of 2015 too. Everything you need to know about danny collins movie 2015. The story is so much bigger than that of a burnedout, aging rock star. Danny collins is about an aging 1970s musician who discovers, 40 years after the fact, that john lennon sent him a letter that had never been delivered. Fatea awards male vocalist of the year 2015, proof if needed, that after 45 years in the business steve can still deliver the goods. Aging 1970s rocker danny collins al pacino cant give up his hardliving ways. Danny collins film wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Additionally, while danny collins doesnt break any new ground, its a solid directorial debut for fogelman, even if the topnotch cast carries the film through its many predictable moments. This was just months after the beatles had split up in december 1970. Al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hardliving ways. Then you have jennifer garner and the delightful and funny christopher plummer.
Inspired by the true story of folk singer steve tilston, danny collins is a beautiful film, that offers great emotional depth. Danny collins is a 2015 american comedydrama film written and directed by dan fogelman in his feature directorial debut. But as an onscreen text at the start of fogelmans film states, danny collins is only kind of based on a true story a little bit, which means its safe to assume that the real tilston whos. Dan collins footballer 18721925, played australian football for st. Al pacino left and the real danny collins, steve tilston right, who in 2005 became aware of a. So there may be a nugget of selfregard at the heart of this story. Mar 20, 2015 in danny collins, al pacino injects a zany charge of adrenaline into the title role of a rich, dissolute pop star belatedly seeking redemption for four decades of excess and wasted talent. Aug 20, 2015 additionally, while danny collins doesnt break any new ground, its a solid directorial debut for fogelman, even if the topnotch cast carries the film through its many predictable moments. Text on the screen at the start explains the film is kind of based on a true story a little bit. The real story behind al pacino s danny collins the godfather star plays a faded musician inspired by a longlost letter from john lennon but what happened to the reallife singer the storys. Inspired by a true story, danny collins is a fun comedy that delivers some good laughs. Danny collins, bleecker street, christopher plummer, al pacino, very happy birthday, finding true love, john lennon, true stories, digital jennifer garner looks absolutely stunning while promoting her latest movie. Danny collins 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. How a letter from john lennon to folk singer steve tilston.
In 1971 john lennon wrote to aspiring folkie steve tilston. Al pacino takes on the role of an aging rock star in need of an oil change in danny collins. Danny has one mission in new jersey, and that is to meet the son he fathered for the first time. Tilstons story is the loose inspiration for danny collins, a film opening march 20 written and directed by dan fogelman whose screenplay credits include cars, tangled and. John lennon wrote the letter to british musician steve tilston in 1971, the same year he is depicted as having written the letter to danny collins al pacino in the movie. A 21yearold british folk singer named steve tilston started to see his career rise. Well into his career, the folk songwriter steve tilston received a. The following is kind of based on a true story a little bit. Tilstons story is the loose inspiration for danny collins, a film opening. Daniel collins, danny collins or dan collins may refer to. Steve tilston premiere interview danny collins youtube. Danny collins has a great plot and its inspired by a true story. Danny collins, of course, is the character that al pacino plays in the movie of the same name, which came out in march 2015, and for which pacino was just nominated for best leading actor in. Daniel collins canoeist or danny collins born 1970, australian olympic canoeist daniel collins priest died 1648, canon of windsor daniel collins hurler born 1994, irish hurler daniel j.
But when his manager uncovers a 40 yearold undelivered letter written to him by john lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a journey to rediscover his family. Ends on thursday may 21st inspired by a true story, al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hardliving ways. Al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hard living ways. Whats the story inspired by a true story, al pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker danny collins, who cant give up his hardliving ways. The man whose story inspired al pacinos new film is a grizzled, 65yearold. The man whose story inspired al pacino s new film is a grizzled, 65yearold grandfather from hebden bridge, yorkshire, who, with his battered guitar, still soldiers cheerfully around the british folk circuit. Over 40 years later it inspired al pacinos movie, danny collins. As the film opens, collins is a kid in 1971, doing an interview, being told by the reporter.
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