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  1. Stan & Ollie movie review (2018)

    There are some entertainment-based duos for whom the mention of one name automatically conjures up the other: Brackett and Wilder, Ashford and Simpson, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Abbott and Costello, and of course, Laurel and Hardy.The title of Jon S. Baird's funny, entertaining biopic "Stan & Ollie" refers to that last duo by their first names as a gesture of intimacy and familiarity; it ...

  2. Stan & Ollie

    John S. Baird's Stan & Ollie is a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage and the perfect farewell to the world's most famous comedy duo. Rated: 4/5 • Nov 2, 2023. The movie is a pitch ...

  3. 'Stan & Ollie' Review: Laurel and Hardy, a Double Act as Romance

    It's a funny and dark moment, one that comedians would understand. But this movie is not a dark portrait of the expectations of a fickle audience. This loud dispute is necessary for the ...

  4. Stan & Ollie

    John S. Baird's Stan & Ollie is a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage and the perfect farewell to the world's most famous comedy duo. Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 2, 2023 ...

  5. Stan & Ollie (2018)

    Stan & Ollie: Directed by Jon S. Baird. With Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Shirley Henderson, Nina Arianda. Laurel and Hardy, the world's most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song: a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain.

  6. Stan & Ollie review: Film traces Laurel & Hardy's last days

    traces the last days of a legendary Hollywood comedy duo: EW review. At the opening of Stan & Ollie, a charming, bittersweet snapshot of the final days of the Hollywood slapstick duo Laurel ...

  7. Stan & Ollie review: Insightful and endlessly touching

    Stan & Ollie is one of a number of recent movies - including Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool and My Week with Marilyn - that follow the downbeat experiences of big-name Hollywood stars in ...

  8. 'Stan & Ollie': Film Review

    But even if it only occasionally provokes big laughs, this sweet, small film makes you smile most of the way through, which may be a more uncommon feat. 98 minutes. Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly ...

  9. 'Stan & Ollie'

    The film captures the tumultuous period when Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan) and Oliver Hardy (John C.Reilly) embarked on one final tour of Britain during the 1950s.

  10. 'Stan & Ollie' Review: An Affectionate Laurel and Hardy Biopic

    Film Review: 'Stan & Ollie'. Portraying Laurel and Hardy's final comic collaboration with bittersweet affection, Jon S. Baird's film is a laid-back, gamely performed tribute. Stan Laurel, the ...

  11. Movie Review: Stan & Ollie (2018)

    Outside of the stellar performances from each lead actor, the film also features great complementary music from Rolfe Kent, along with the duo's recognizable theme song, "Dance of the Cuckoos.". Stan & Ollie also excels visually, between its costume work (namely Reilly's prosthetics) and Laurie Rose's frames.

  12. Stan & Ollie Review: Steve Coogan & John C. Reilly Deliver ...

    Stan & Ollie is a touching, hilarious tribute to the legendary comedy team of Laurel & Hardy. ... Movie and TV Reviews. By Julian Roman. Published Jan 29, 2019. Your changes have been saved.

  13. Stan and Ollie Review

    Stan & Ollie wisely uses the thin, almost imperceptible difference between the comedians' lovable façades and their real, painful, personal squabbles to push the film forward. Stan Laurel is ...

  14. Review: Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly bring Laurel and Hardy to life

    Propelled by lovely, engaging writing and wonderful performances, "Stan & Ollie," the story of the bittersweet final bow of legendary duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, should move and delight ...

  15. Stan & Ollie Review

    Stan & Ollie. Is a Synthetic But Sweet Biopic of Two Born Entertainers. For one reason or another, I've seen a lot of vaudeville in movies this year — both recent and old releases. I have ...

  16. Stan & Ollie movie review & film summary (2018)

    Advertisement. "Stan & Ollie" is full of tender moments between the men and their wives, but it saves its loveliest moment for the men. Watch how Laurel decides to comfort a bedridden Hardy late in the film. Coogan's act of kindness toward Reilly feels perfect—the visual is comic but the sentiment is genuine and almost heartbreaking.

  17. Stan & Ollie

    Stan & Ollie is a 2018 biographical comedy-drama film directed by Jon S. Baird ... Stan discovers the movie has been cancelled for insufficient funding. Unable to tell Oliver, he continues work on the script. Their wives, Ida Laurel and Lucille Hardy ... [21] [22] On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 92% ...

  18. 'Stan and Ollie' Review: A Nice Mess, A Nicer Biopic

    'Stan & Ollie' beautifully pays tribute to the bond between Laurel and Hardy, says Peter Travers — and kudos to the actors. Our review. 'Stan and Ollie' Review: A Nice Mess, A Nicer Biopic

  19. Stan & Ollie Review

    Stan & Ollie opens with the film's first and last bit of show-off direction, a lengthy tracking shot that follows Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan) and Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly) around a Hollywood ...

  20. Stan & Ollie Movie Review

    Our review: Parents say (6 ): Kids say (3 ): This gentle, sweet story of two of cinema's most legendary comics is a small delight, a warm hug of a movie with superb, spot-on performances, some big laughs, and genuinely touching moments. Inspired by -- and focusing on -- the duo's late-career theatrical tour, Stan & Ollie changes the timeline a ...

  21. stan and ollie (2018)

    Stan & Ollie Review: Steve Coogan & John C. Reilly Deliver Greatness Movie and TV Reviews Stan & Ollie is a touching, hilarious tribute to the legendary comedy team of Laurel & Hardy.

  22. STAN & OLLIE

    STAN & OLLIE Movie Review. STAN & OLLIE is a delightful, funny, touching tribute to the famous comedy team Laurel & Hardy, focusing on their last comedy tour in England when Oliver Hardy was having some serious health problems, which causes friction between the two longtime friends. Posted by Movieguide on Thursday, November 29, 2018

  23. Stan & Ollie 2019, directed by Jon S Baird

    Stan & Ollie 4 out of 5 stars Starring John C Reilly and an inspired Steve Coogan, this biopic about the classic comedy double act Laurel and Hardy is a delight.

  24. 'The Apprentice' review: Sebastian Stan strong as Donald Trump

    The Apprentice is a riveting if familiar account of Donald Trump's years spent at Roy Cohn's knee. Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong bring nuance and specificity to the Trump-Cohn relationship.

  25. Telluride: 'The Apprentice' Filmmakers Discuss Blind Criticisms of

    Director Ali Abbasi, writer Gabriel Sherman and actors Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong discuss their hot-button Trump origin story that had its North American premiere on Saturday night.

  26. Sebastian Stan Makes a "Yuge" Transformation Into Donald ...

    In the gritty backdrop of New York City during the 70s and 80s, a young Donald Trump embarks on his journey to become a real estate mogul. With the mentorship of the ruthless lawyer Roy Cohn ...

  27. The Apprentice: What to know about controversial Trump movie

    Voters will get a chance to see the movie less than a month before the 2024 election, when The Apprentice finally hits theaters on Oct. 11 after somewhat of a long gestation for obvious reasons ...

  28. Donald Trump Has An Open Invitation To Screen The Apprentice

    Stan, who plays Trump, also says that the movie could find an unexpected audience. "I've had actually a lot of Republican friends who are very excited about the film," he said, even though ...

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