THE GIST: The story of what turned out to be the farewell tour of one of comedy's greatest duos, Laurel and Hardy. With their golden era now far in the distance, they embarked in a fairly grueling variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland, to the delight of their adoring fans.I still fondly remember watching Stan & Ollie on television as a kid, laughing out loud at their shenanigans, so this movie got on my list real fast.
Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are simply magnificent in their recreation of the storied comedians.
Every little detail is spot on as well, from costumes, to makeup, to the reconstructed sets of the era's environments.
THE BOTTOM LINE: If you know this duo's work, this will be a lovely stroll down memory lane. If you don't, watch it and then go catch some of their original work. You won't be disappointed.
Grade: 7.5
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