Directed by Jon S. Baird,  Stan & Ollie follows Laurel and Hardy, played by John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan.  Some consider them the world’s most famous comedy duo.

The two comedians take a stab at reigniting their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song – a grueling theatre tour during post-war Britain.

Baird is best known for directing episodic television.  The screenplay is by Jeff Pope who also wrote for many episodic television shows and the movie  Philomena,  which he won BAFTA Best Adapted Screenplay 2015 with Steve Coogan.

Watch the trailer and if you are familiar with the comedy duo, then you will see some great acting, and it’s uncanny how both actors look like Laurel and Hardy.

The movie also stars Stephanie Hyam and Shirley Henderson.

Watching the following movie clips and featurette, I honestly say these Reilly and Coogan created Laurel and Hardy. Sure, the make-up and hair designers along with the costumes and set designs are instrumental as well. 

Watching Laurel and Hardy’s wives play off each other is fun. I hope the rhythm of the scenes performs better within the movie. 

In the featurette, Reilly mentions how much Laurel and Hardy loved each other, so he and Coogan became friends and truly love each. They remain good friends to this day. 

The featurette about Stan and Ollie’s relationship covers more than what went on between them. It is about the relationship they have without culture at large. They are an iconic comedy team forever embedded in our minds.