Review of Stan & Ollie (2018) by Compi24 — 29 Jan 2019
A quaint, if fleeting glimpse into the true-to-life friendship between the titular vaudeville legends in question, "Stan & Ollie" may feel a bit sanitized and safe, but it's the earnest intention and soulfully winsome performances that make this the mild delight that it is.
Director Jon S. Baird treads on a lot of well-examined thematic material here (aging, friendship, maintaining relevance in art, etc.) so I can't say there's anything fresh or novel about this story. But, again, picking this movie to shreds is like trying to smack a puppy upside the head -- it's just too innocent and good-natured to ignore.
This review of Stan & Ollie (2018) was written by Compi24 on 29 Jan 2019.
Stan & Ollie has generally received positive reviews.
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