Rent Stan and Ollie (2018)

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1h 33min
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Synopsis:
"Stan and Ollie" tells the untold story of the world's greatest comedy act - Laurel and Hardy - with exceptional performances from Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly. In the twilight of their careers and facing an uncertain future, Laurel and Hardy set out on a tour of Great Britain and Ireland. After an inauspicious beginning their friendship and performances shine through, making each other and their audiences laugh whilst winning the love and affection of legions of adoring fans.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Faye Ward
Writers:
Jeff Pope, 'A.J.' Marriot
Others:
Jeff Pope, Faye Ward, Mark Coulier, Jeremy Woodhead
Aka:
Stan & Ollie
Studio:
EntertainmentOne
Genres:
Comedy, Drama
Collections:
10 Films to Watch if You Like Stan & Ollie, 2019, A History of Films about Film: Part 1, Cinema's Most Memorable Comedy Double Acts, CinemaParadiso.co.uk Through Time, Films & TV by topic, Films to Watch If You Like..., A Brief History of Film..., The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to Frank Capra, Top 10 Award Winners at the London Film Festival, Top Films
BBFC:
Release Date:
03/06/2019
Run Time:
93 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description, English Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.40:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Making Of
  • Becoming 'Stan and Ollie'
  • A Perfect Partnership
  • Visual Effects
  • Deleted Scenes
  • World Premiere - Red Carpet
BBFC:
Release Date:
03/06/2019
Run Time:
97 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description, English DTS 2.0, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.40:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Making Of
  • Becoming 'Stan and Ollie'
  • A Perfect Partnership
  • Visual Effects
  • Deleted Scenes
  • World Premiere - Red Carpet

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Reviews (24) of Stan and Ollie

A perfect gem - Stan and Ollie review by VA

Spoiler Alert
06/06/2019

Everyone who knows anything about the early days of film knows about Laurel and Hardy. And that their partnership lasted decades, that Stan wrote their stuff, that Olly's nick name was Babe, because he was such a sweetie. Or perhaps such a child. This film covers the tour of Britain and Ireland they made in the 1953 when their star wasn't so much on the wane as burned out, and both of them were in their sixties. They're making the tour so as to encourage the money men to fund another film. They tour to half empty houses till Olly suffers a heart attack and almost goes home, but they decide to continue to Ireland, where they receive a hero's welcome.

John C Reilly, playing Olly and Steve Coogan, playing Stan give the performances of their lives. I could never stand Coogan's comedy work, but like many comics he's a fine actor. The supporting cast are excellent and the direction is deft and sure. Thoroughly recommended.

11 out of 13 members found this review helpful.

One for the Oscars? It certainly is! - Stan and Ollie review by RM

Spoiler Alert
16/06/2019

It baffles me that John C Reilly, could do such a rubbish film like Holmes and Watson (dragged down by Will Ferrell) then immediately follow it with something as brilliant as Stan and Ollie its amazing as he could have been left with a ruined career without this masterpiece!

This film shows you don't need Hollywood A listers to make a great film. Steve Coogan also has proved himself to be the steering force of the duo as Stan who off camera proves to be the strong force behind the duo whilst Ollie in life is shown to be floundering, miss-directed and weak willed.

this is a strong and moving tale of the odd couple as they attempt to cling on to the fame they once had. The show must go on attitude at the end of the film is moving and shows Ollie's final realisation and redemption. Photography was first class as were the costumes, direction, script in fact forget best film this one ought to sweep the board!

9 out of 9 members found this review helpful.

A honestly biased review - Stan and Ollie review by PR

Spoiler Alert
16/06/2019

I came to this film with more hope than expectation, being a long-time fan of Laurel & Hardy (in my view the greatest comedic duo the world has ever seen) any film about them is more than welcome, but even I was surprised at how good this film is from the writing & production values to the cast & acting everything is top notch, for me it captured everything I remember about them from their hilarity to poignancy & everything in-between, thoroughly enjoyable & highly recommended.

6 out of 7 members found this review helpful.

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