Stan & Ollie - a snapshot in Laurel and Hardy's later careers.
Documentary drama.
Laurel & Hardy were one of the world's greatest comedy double acts. As a child I remember their black n white TV features transmitted regularly in the UK. What I didn't know was that they fell from Hollywood mega stardom and came to England in the early 1950's to tour smaller venues in order to revive their careers and earn a living. Their wives were equally interesting characters, who later joined them for moral support.
The impersonations of both characters were played perfectly, their famous mannerisms and voices were flawless, the chemistry between them was spot on, and their classic comedy routines were recreated impeccably. You never doubted for a moment that they were Stan and Ollie.
This is a touching film that demonstrates the friendship these comic geniuses had for each other with some moving scenes, especially scenes about Ollie's failing health that made the lady sitting two seats to my right to cry.
Highly recommended.
9/10
Laurel & Hardy were one of the world's greatest comedy double acts. As a child I remember their black n white TV features transmitted regularly in the UK. What I didn't know was that they fell from Hollywood mega stardom and came to England in the early 1950's to tour smaller venues in order to revive their careers and earn a living. Their wives were equally interesting characters, who later joined them for moral support.
The impersonations of both characters were played perfectly, their famous mannerisms and voices were flawless, the chemistry between them was spot on, and their classic comedy routines were recreated impeccably. You never doubted for a moment that they were Stan and Ollie.
This is a touching film that demonstrates the friendship these comic geniuses had for each other with some moving scenes, especially scenes about Ollie's failing health that made the lady sitting two seats to my right to cry.
Highly recommended.
9/10
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