This movie is a heartwarming tragedy about the life and times of the legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. For those interested in their history and behind-the-scenes interactions, this is a good run-down of the later part of their lives. Instead of focusing on how they meet it goes through their disagreements and struggles to get an audience even after coming to fame. Steve Coogan is very good as Stan Laurel, but John C. Reilly in full costume is the spitting image of Oliver Hardy and their chemistry is palpable on screen.

Closest comparison: It’s a standard biopic, a la Chaplin (1992) or The King’s Speech.

Setting: Drama
Plot: Biopic
Tone: Tragedy