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- 2018
- PG
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 38 m
- 2018
- PG
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 38 m
Summary Laurel & Hardy, one of the world's great comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, they re-connect with their adoring fans. The t...
Directed By: Jon S. Baird
Written By: Jeff Pope, 'A.J.' Marriot
- 2018
- PG
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 38 m
- 2018
- PG
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 38 m
Stan & Ollie
75
7.4
Where to Watch
Summary Laurel & Hardy, one of the world's great comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, they re-connect with their adoring fans. The t...
Directed By: Jon S. Baird
Written By: Jeff Pope, 'A.J.' Marriot
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 41 Critic Reviews
75
88% Positive
36 Reviews
36 Reviews
12% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
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0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 41 Critic Reviews
75
88% Positive
36 Reviews
36 Reviews
12% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
A gentle movie. It’s valedictory, with a sense of the ephemeral nature of life, the inevitability of regret, and the bittersweetness of looking back on past happiness.
This film succeeds because it knows how to strike the right balance between laugh-out-loud comedy and quiet, effective drama. The clichés are there, but its heart beats loud enough for us to embrace and forgive them.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 93 User Ratings
7.4
80% Positive
74 Ratings
74 Ratings
18% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
2% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 93 User Ratings
7.4
80% Positive
74 Ratings
74 Ratings
18% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
2% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
A funny but also very sad biography of Laurel and Hardy, brilliantly brought to life by Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly and an excellent supporting cast. My father loved these comics and thought they were hilarious, but I never “got” their appeal. Through this film, Coogan and Reilly made me appreciate these men as performers and friends, perhaps because there was more to this film than simple physical comedy. I experienced their warmth, struggles, and deep friendship. Reilly was very good, but Coogan was brilliant – he had all the gestures of Stan Laurel down pat, but he also made him a fascinating and lovely human being.
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Depicting the later years of the life of Laurel and Hardy and their comedy tour of Britain in 1953. No longer making movies and not in the public eye anymore, Stan and Ollie re-connect with their fans as they begin their tour. You don't even have to be a die hard Laurel and Hardy fan to appreciate the joy that is Stan & Ollie.
Not only do Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly look the spitting image of the real Laurel and Hardy but from the get go they become fully immersed in their characters, I never questioned it for a moment. Their performance and their chemistry was absolutely perfect. I never had any doubts about Coogan's acting ability, particularly his impressions so when he was cast it made sense but I never held John C. Reilly in high regard until now. Oscar worthy performances without a doubt. The script is very witty and the supporting characters add that little bit extra. Highly recommended but don't go expecting a laugh out loud comedy, it's not that kind of film. It's charming, delightfully entertaining and an all round feel good movie.
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Coogan and Reilly’s performances are among the best either has ever given. This film, which pays wonderfully funny tribute to two comic legends, richly deserves them.
It is eccentric, sad and stirring to the core. Oh yes – and incredibly funny, too.
Stan & Ollie salutes an under-appreciated comedy duo while exploring the hardships of fading into the limelight; appropriately, the movie itself is rather forgettable even as the actors deliver brilliant performances in every scene.
The story is tender and heartbreaking.
As Laurel and Hardy learn by the end of the film, every gig is an opportunity. Good on Coogan and Reilly for possessing the same workhorse mentality – and better luck next time, boys.
Both of these actors deserve oscar nominations. Not only do they do an excellent job of playing the real men, but their comedic characters as well. The movie picks up steam in a gentle way and by the end it is powerful and exceptional.
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A close look at the final days of one of comedy's greatest couples, revealing that their talent for making people laugh was in their blood. Not to mention that the interpretations are a prodigy. Take note of the opening credits sequence that pays homage to A touch of evil.
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A quaint, if fleeting glimpse into the true-to-life friendship between the titular vaudeville legends in question, "Stan & Ollie" may feel a bit sanitized and safe, but it's the earnest intention and soulfully winsome performances that make this the mild delight that it is. Director Jon S. Baird treads on a lot of well-examined thematic material here (aging, friendship, maintaining relevance in art, etc.) so I can't say there's anything fresh or novel about this story. But, again, picking this movie to shreds is like trying to smack a puppy upside the head -- it's just too innocent and good-natured to ignore.
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Production Company
Entertainment One,
BBC Film,
Sonesta Films,
Fable Pictures,
Entertainment One Features,
Baby Cow Productions,
Laurel and Hardy Feature Productions,
Left Bank Pictures,
S&O,
Sierra / Affinity
Release Date Dec 28, 2018
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating PG
Tagline The untold story of the world's greatest comedy act.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
British Independent Film Awards
• 7 Nominations
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
