Danny Collins (2015)

A charming drama based on a true story, Danny Collins follows a selfish has-been rock star who re-examines his life when he receives a letter from John Lennon - 40 years after it was sent. He starts by moving into a hotel near to his estranged son and utilises his eccentricities and considerable wealth in an effort to slowly close the divide between the two. Danny also pursues the hotel manager Mary, whose cool-headed advice acts as a moral compass for him as he writes his first song in decades. With solid actors top to bottom, the film is peppered with John Lennon songs as well as a few originals. These combine to make this an enjoyable trip down the path to redemption - particularly when disaster strikes. When the acting, music and story are this good it's easy to imagine watching this one several times over.

9/10