Stan & Ollie (2018)

Norman calls the biopic glorious and praises its affectionate, moving portrayal of Laurel and Hardy. He singles out Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly for remarkably convincing performances.

The review is strongly positive about the affectionate, precise direction. It especially praises the opening tracking shot capturing the duo at the height of their fame.

Richards finds the film a warm, funny tribute to Laurel and Hardy that celebrates them without idealizing them. He especially praises Coogan and Reilly’s performances and their pitch-perfect onstage impressions.

Goldstein finds the film moving and delightful, praising its writing and performances. He especially singles out Coogan and Reilly’s affectionate portrayals and their sharp comic timing.

The review calls the biopic a delight. It singles out Steve Coogan’s inspired performance as Laurel and Hardy’s classic comedy partnership is brought to life.

Glasby finds the film gently joyous and emotionally affecting. He praises Coogan and Reilly’s performances and their beautifully played comic routines.

Kohn finds the film agreeable but forgettable, with a sentimental story that lacks ingenuity. He praises the convincing performances by John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan as Laurel and Hardy.

Lodge finds the film a moving, affectionate, and quietly engaging tribute, though its everyday slapstick occasionally falters. He especially praises Reilly and Coogan’s performances and the lively chemistry between the supporting cast.

The critic finds it a wistful, perfectly judged tribute to friendship and the restorative power of laughter. They praise Coogan and Reilly’s performances, especially their convincing recreations of Laurel and Hardy’s routines.

McCarthy finds the film warm, sincere and sweet, though its pleasures are simple and it only occasionally provokes big laughs. He especially praises Coogan and Reilly’s convincing performances and recreation of Laurel and Hardy’s comic routines.

Yoshida finds the film synthetic and overly sunny, but ultimately sweet and moving about a long-term working relationship. She especially praises the sympathetic, spiky relationship between Laurel and Hardy’s wives, played by Nina Arianda and Shirley Henderson.

Bradshaw finds the film sweet and sad, with a muted charm, though occasionally underpowered and genteel. He especially praises Coogan and Reilly’s brilliant, closely observed impersonations of Laurel and Hardy.

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The critic finds the film watchable but unexceptional, with little new insight into Laurel and Hardy’s difficulties. Reilly and Coogan’s performances, especially their recreation of the duo’s comedy routines, are singled out as its main attraction.

Bowen finds the film’s restraint both a strength and a liability, leaving its portrait of Laurel and Hardy’s decline dramatically limited. He praises the graceful, finely balanced performances of Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly, especially their portrayal of the pair’s devoted friendship.

Lane finds the film’s twilight portrait of Laurel and Hardy thin and unable to uncover much beneath their partnership’s familiar appeal. He praises Coogan and Reilly’s careful, affecting performances, especially Reilly’s expressive sighs and grunts.

Jenkins finds the biopic unfunny and argues its impersonations fail to capture Laurel and Hardy’s comic chemistry. He praises Shirley Henderson and Nina Arianda, whose performances as the wives are the film’s strongest elements.

Harrison finds the film insightful, beautiful and moving without becoming saccharine. She especially praises Coogan and Reilly’s performances and the tender, believable moments between them.

The critic finds the film charming, touching and beautifully paced. Coogan’s comic performance and Laurie Rose’s cinematography stand out for praise.

The review warmly praises the film as a lovingly crafted celebration of Laurel and Hardy’s friendship. It singles out Coogan and Reilly’s performances, especially their emotional tenderness beneath the comedy.

The critic finds the film funny and moving, praising how it avoids sentimentalizing its subjects. Coogan and Reilly’s performances are singled out for bringing Laurel and Hardy convincingly to life on and offstage.

The review finds the biopic predictable but ultimately successful because of its performances. It especially praises Coogan and Reilly for convincingly capturing Laurel and Hardy, while also singling out Shirley Henderson and Nina Arianda.

The critic finds the film ultimately successful and moving, despite its predictable story and subdued execution. Coogan and Reilly’s lively, convincing performances and chemistry are its chief strengths.

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The review finds the film’s tone and harmony uneven, though it says the leads give the story heart. It singles out Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly’s performances for praise.