STAN & OLLIE (Theatrical Release USA 2018)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì 

Stan & Ollie—a rare Wow! biopic—features John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan in this terrific movie about the comedy duo,  Laurel and Hardy. Despite being panned by many major critics, the movie completely wins in its ability to catch the emotion of aging entertainers as health issues and/or other factors hinder ability to entertain. The film finishes sweetly and provokes good discussion after viewing. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline 

Laurel and Hardy attempt to revive their careers. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Jon S. Baird for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Faye Ward for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: Stanley Laurel (Steve Coogan), Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly), Lucille Hardy (Shirley Henderson), Ida Kitaeva Laurel (Nina Arianda), Bernard Delfont (Rufus Jones), Hal Roach (Danny Huston), James W. Horne (Joseph Balderrama), Nobby Cook (John Henshaw), James Finlayson (Keith MacPherson), Harry Langdon (Richard Cant), and Cynthia Clarke (Susy Kane).  

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Anyone who loves Laurel and Hardy should enjoy this trip down memory lane.

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Ben Meyers