Stan & Ollie
Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: December 28, 2018
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GreatMartinJan 18, 2019
While there are a few good things about "Stan & Ollie" there are too many negatives to make it worthwhile seeing.

John C. Reilly as Oliver Hardy and Steve Coogan as Stan Laurel were a top comedy duo in the 1930s and by 1950 were barelyWhile there are a few good things about "Stan & Ollie" there are too many negatives to make it worthwhile seeing.

John C. Reilly as Oliver Hardy and Steve Coogan as Stan Laurel were a top comedy duo in the 1930s and by 1950 were barely making a living. Both actors are excellent in their roles though, sometimes, Reilly's prosthetics go astray. Most people, under 50, probably won't be familiar with these comedians and their routines might provide puzzlement as to why they were so famous even to the older folks in today's audience.

As a film about two comedians, it is more of a drama than a comedy, telling the story of their lives in the 1950s doing a tour in England to almost empty theatres and hoping to make a movie that might never be made.

Shirley Henderson as Lucille Hardy has a very hard to hear, and understand, accent while Nina Arianda as Laurel's Russian born wife Ida seems to get the most, what there are of them, laughs in the film and the two women are more of a comic team than their husbands.

In the 1940s Abott and Costello were more popular while they, in turn, would soon be surpassed by Martin and Lewis.

"Stan & Ollie" has 3-4 laughs and near the end a few tears but all in all it does nothing for them putting the spotlight on the team and really doesn't entertain the audience.… Expand
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DukeJonFeb 19, 2020
Somewhat interesting if you are a fan of the comedy duo, however the film falls flat in the most basic of ways; it makes them come across as being unfunny. Seriously, their wives are a lot funnier than they were in this film.
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tropicAcesFeb 11, 2019
Perfectly fine, if not too basic for its own good. Reilly and Coogan have solid chemistry and do good impressions of the real duo.
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Compi24Jan 29, 2019
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 makeA 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.… Expand
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RalfbergsOct 21, 2020
Great acting, but movie wasn't for me I guess. Maybe because I dont know enough about real life Laurel and Hardy work so it might be reason for such rating I admit. I guess the fans of their work would love it, but since I don't know much ofGreat acting, but movie wasn't for me I guess. Maybe because I dont know enough about real life Laurel and Hardy work so it might be reason for such rating I admit. I guess the fans of their work would love it, but since I don't know much of it, then for a viewer like me wasn't that amazing… Expand
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KeithDowJan 29, 2019
The most notable aspect of ‘Stan & Ollie’ is the performances of Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly, who play the titular roles of the legendary comedic duo. Viewers can spend a fair amount of time after watching the film debating who deservesThe most notable aspect of ‘Stan & Ollie’ is the performances of Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly, who play the titular roles of the legendary comedic duo. Viewers can spend a fair amount of time after watching the film debating who deserves greater acclaim for bringing their respective parts to life—and neither side would be right or wrong, as either stance would be purely a matter of subjective opinion and both have received their fair share of award nominations. Otherwise, taken in its entirety, ‘Stan & Ollie’ is a bit too pedestrian to garner any sort of effusive praise, and despite a fairly compelling third act, the end result is largely forgettable.… Expand
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bataguilaJun 3, 2019
Empieza muy floja y boba, pero la 2da mitad es lo que vale la pena, terminas con empatía con los personajes.
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