Sunday, January 27, 2019

STAN AND OLLIE


STAN AND OLLIE: Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are nothing short of brilliant in their portrayals of the comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy.  Together, they capture all the warmth, humor and  mannerisms of the comic legends.

In 1953, with their golden age of Hollywood long behind them, the two try for a comeback by going on tour to various variety halls in the British Isles while waiting for the financing to come through on a proposed picture. Small houses are a bit discouraging at first, but soon they have regained their old prominence until long buried tensions arise once more and Ollie falls ill.

This wistful, nostalgic look at the talents they possessed will bring tears of joy to your eyes and a tug at your heartstrings.  It is magical movie-making and a fond farewell to two of the best.  Go see it!!!

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