What a truly kind, considerate and down-to-earth individual. Rightly chosen for role of Oliver Hardy. Wonderful interview. ❤️

John was the perfect cast for Olli, he DOES look like him as he has the same natural frown, I can see why they cast him. He absolutely nailed this performance and deserves an Oscar! Just superb!

The way he described how Hardy walked gracefully from the centre of his chest. Great insights and an Immaculate interview.

John C. Reilly is a terrific actor who never disappoints. He can do it all. By now he should have won a minimum of five Academy Awards. He's a regular guy to boot, humble and decent. You don't find much of that in Hollywood these days. Character Actor supreme!

@LOCKEYJ

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Byrne oh he’s very capable of disappointing. He is great, but is still capable of working on some absolute duds

@A2D4

5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed his work in The Perfect Storm and The Aviator but wish he’d stay away from political side taking. Elvis Presley had the right idea. Reporters would dig at him attempting to get a commitment but he always said “I’m an entertainer. I’m not here to impose my political beliefs on anyone”....even better said by Joan Rivers -“Actors think they know about politics. They should just shut up and act!”

@thomastimlin1724

5 жыл бұрын

@@A2D4 then that means everyone should just shut up about politics in every profession? Actors have a right to an opinion too, famous or not. If you censor the famous, it won't be long until everyone will be told to shut up. You may as well be living in Russia then.

@Squirrel36

5 жыл бұрын

And a handsome man, too!

Well now I just like John C even more

John C. Reilly has grown so much over the years as an actor. He has became a very prized actor indeed!!!!

Saw the film today..............Superb...........pure genius...............awesome

As a life long Laurel & Hardy fan , I can't wait to see the film. Looks amazing.

@fred3655

5 жыл бұрын

Isn't it just !!

@Skovmusik

5 жыл бұрын

I am on a"me 2" there :-) I am a huge fan of Stan and Laurel and I think they are much better than the most comedians of that time

@peterjpcritchley173

5 жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful film, charming, funny and poignant, affirming and celebrating the relationship between Laurel and Hardy.

@harryhopkins5575

5 жыл бұрын

Just seen it yesterday. Absolutely beautiful film.

@mikpat9970

5 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching it and amazing as it was it was very sad in lots of ways

Didn’t known much about this actor before seeing the Oliver Hardy character. I must say he did a fine job of pulling it off. He gives a good interview with no pretensions. Just an all around nice guy. I wish him continued success.

@minus148

5 жыл бұрын

Ah man, I think the movie tanked.

@InsaneFlaGATORS

5 жыл бұрын

Watch him and Kevin Costner in For Love of the Game. Love them in that.

@baskervillebee6097

4 жыл бұрын

Walk Hard is amazing and a little shocking. He really can do any musical style.

@FragglevisionReturns

Жыл бұрын

Go watch him in Magnolia. Such a beautifully realized character.

Mr. Oliver Hardy was a great man, a brilliant, innovative, comedian and a wonderful vocalist. I adore him.

@mrsbrownandhercat

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, he was. If you'd like to know more about his origins (free), here: norvell-hardy.co.uk/

@AHHHHHHHHHHHHl

5 жыл бұрын

And a graceful dancer.

@murcer88

4 жыл бұрын

me too--best comic actor, ever....

I love the reason he gives for why he got into acting.

John is a legendary actor, he can play just about anything from a giant arcade boss, a eccentric Nascar driver, to a unforgiving corrupted cop in the slums of New York in the mid 19th century. Probably one of the greatest actors of our time tbh

Fun fact: Stan Laurel called his Oscar ‘Mr Clean’

@sabrinadubois2614

5 жыл бұрын

Molly McDade Because Mr Clean was bald. Back then, NOBODY was bald except Yul Brynner.

Saw this movie - absolutely WONDERFUL! Both actors did an outstanding job portraying Laurel and Hardy. John C. Reilly is a very articulate, kind man and a great actor.

Nice guy you are John. In the sixties Stan and Ollie flicks were sold on 8mm gauge. Mum, Dad and Santa gave me the projector and a 20min print. That experience set me up for life, for a career in movie post production. Now, retirement age, I still love S&O. Thanks to you and Steve for doing a wonderful performance. Thank you.

John C Reilly is a phenomenal actor. He absolutely nails it as Oliver Hardy and I love hearing his affection and empathy with Oliver Hardy. This is the best performance I have seen from Steve Coogan too. The dance is a really poignant part of the movie. Just wonderful.

Thank you so much for such a great portrayal of Oliver, you are spot on, I was so lucky to see the screening at Atlanta, Ga., It was GREAT!!

What a lovely man.

@Squirrel36

5 жыл бұрын

I'll say!

Played the role so well, spot on. The film itself is spot on and I am not ashamed to admit that I cried my eyes out.

I just saw the movie and it was amazing - both actors were perfect. As a young boy, I was certainly a fan.

Great interview. It's interesting that a lot is known about Stan Laurel because he was the creative drive behind the team, but less so about Oliver Hardy, who I think was a genius of comic timing, and I could often see child-like qualities come through. Also the direct look to camera breaking the fourth wall is totally Brechtian long before Brecht was even using the technique.

@MrThermostatic

5 жыл бұрын

We take for granted, that looking into the camera routine because we're so used to it but it really was genius and ahead of its time.

@TryptychUK

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrThermostatic Not really. It's a stage technique that has been used for centuries.

@ryszard68

5 жыл бұрын

tryptychUK - Ollie was the first to use the technique in movies, Ricky Gervais ( in the office) included the look to camera as a homage to him.

I love John C Reilly as an actor he's a very versatile actor and i dont think.he gets enough credit for how talented he really is. Love watching his characters. Big fan.

2 amazing men

Stan and Ollie was the first time I saw John C. Reilly in a film; couldn't believe how good he was.

This is a great Actor. I loved the movie. So real !

I didn't know it was John Reilly in the previews. Thought he only made crappy comedies with Will Ferrell pulling the weight. But a dram-edy portraying the great Oliver Hardy? Amazingly the previews looks great. Can't wait to see it.

Incredible transformation they did on him to turn him into Ollie!!

Very kind soul he is. His portrayl of Oliver Hardy was perfect.

I watched this film last night, it was so good I could not help thinking throughout this interview "This chap sounds just like John C. Reilly!" Coogan and Reilly were incredible. 🇬🇧🏆🇺🇲

Dear John, you have done a terrific job! I like this humbleness that shines through. 💯

Love this guy! Very intelligent-and insightful.

Great interviewer, thanks.

I been playing the blue ridge mountains of Vergina over the last 40 odd years. I also bought a 6 disc dvd set of Amazon a year ago bet it will double in price now. Its sad but as soon as the wife and 5 grown up kids see b/W movie they turn the tv over or walk out . So many classic movies just seen The great Rupert { dancing squirrel who saves a family and town at Christmas} 1950, good feel good movie staring Jimmy Durante 🎥🎅🎅🎅🤶🤶🤶🌲🌲🌲😀

The "SECOND OLLIE" was also great! Also the "SECOND STAN"!

I thought that the incredibly talented, and fantastically watchable, John C. Reilly looked nearly EXACTLY like Mr. Hardy! And his performance? As brilliant a performance as I've ever seen.

Amazing interpretation! Him and Coogan have done an incredible job! Both deserved an Oscar!!

Such an underrated film. And what a perfect casting choice. I think this movie will gradually become a classic.

i saw the movie today , nice performance , moving, poignant , well acted, good job fella's, not another fine mess.

@VtRD

5 жыл бұрын

Most of what comes to the local movie house is "another fine mess," IMHO. Laurel and Hardy made slapstick into an art form.

I love him!! Very sweet and an awesome actor!!

Thank you!

This and the sisters brothers ..great new john c Reilly films bravo

Got an ad on this teaching people how to "Ollie" on a skateboard. 🤣🤣

John C. Reilly, via Goldderby/Gold Derby, you were phenomenal as Ollie!

I want them to actually make that Robin Hood movie with Steve Coogan and John C Reilly reprising their roles. It would be a wonderful tribute to Laurel & Hardy.

Love that hat!!

You did a wonderful job, John. I'm sure the Babe would had been proud of your performance

You did a damn fine job. Much respect.

Laurel and Hardy remind me of Sunday afternoon with my Grandparents in the 1970's. My grandfather looked a bit like Ollie (and acted a bit like him as well). It was strange to see something 40 years old (as most of the films were back then) being so funny and relatable in my time. Amazingly they still are now. The only comedy act I've ever felt emotionally involved with. I don't know why that is Maybe because of how young I was when I was introduced? I don't know. But I miss them even though Ollie died 10 years before I was born and Stan 2 years before. Weird to miss people you've never met, but I feel like I have met them. So pleased they are being given a proper tribute with actors and a production team who really appreciate them.

@VtRD

5 жыл бұрын

Millions felt connect to L & H, and still do. They perfected the art of physical comedy, and when they were at their peak, this was the worst part of the Great Depression. People just loved the chemistry, and the humor holds up. Few acts can really say that.

@veldawells2839

5 жыл бұрын

There's a camaraderie between both Oliver and Stan which I feel has never been replicated or equalled too in modern-day comedy duoes. I think for those that had the opportunity to see them between 1927 up to 1950s and appreciate their movies in the past or present, there is a truly strange affinity that viewers feel towards them which is hard to put your finger on. Reilly portrayed Hardy eloquently and with conviction. Emotional film.

@colinwilkes8957

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely adore laurel and hardy,two of the most talented comics ever ,saw 5(

@colinwilkes8957

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry hit send button,comment ended saw the recent film John and Steve were great ,obviously loved their subject matter ,as do I.

John C made that film for me. A genius performance.

Steve and John really nailed it i loved the movie.

Love Laurel and Hardy and Abbott and Costello good comedy groups.

I am living to see this

Might be very difficult to find/access for anyone outside the UK, but a few years ago BBC radio broadcast an incredibly moving play, featuring 'Stan' talking to a very ill/mute 'Ollie' reminiscing over their career, and the music hall tour, featured in this movie,,he kept asking Ollie if he wanted a drink of water, as Ollie kept moving his hands,,,as the play came to an end, 'Stan' suddenly realised Ollies gesture wasn't for a drink, but the only way he could try and communicate, and do that move/gesture he used to do in the movies with his tie,,,

He did a remarkable job, very impressive

This is such an interesting film!!

For all fans of Stan & Ollie, you'll enjoy reading the John Connoly book titled "He" which is the story of their relationship as told through Stan's narrative. It's a fictional representation of what Stan would say of course, but the facts about their lives are amazing. Stan was the comic genius behind their fame, something I was unaware of completely!

@hermanmontalvo4509

5 жыл бұрын

Read Randy Skretvedt's bio, Laurel and Hardy - The Magic Behind the Movies, 1987. Stan earned $78,000 in the mid-late twenties!!!! That's a good salary even today!!! Ollie would leave immediately after the day's shooting while Stan went to edit the dailies and then work on scripts.

@Knight14649

5 жыл бұрын

Another “duo “ fact , Lou Costello was the brains in their Abbot and Costello duo, Lewis was the brains in Martin and Lewis.

@MisAnnThorpe

5 жыл бұрын

@@Knight14649 There were brains behind Abbot and Costello?!

@Knight14649

5 жыл бұрын

MisAnnThorpe -seriously? Of course. Nothing like that happens without intelligent writing and direct. Great comedy, is calculated

@dildonius

4 жыл бұрын

@@Knight14649 It was a joke, dingus.

When will it be in theaters in Charlotte, NC?

This was a super movie. The actors and actresses were super in the movie. It was a very good movie.

Oh, I hope they did Laurel and Hardy with respect. Looking forward. Today, very few actors and actresses are professionals. It’s now all for the money and fame.

@justwilliam44

5 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping so too,,,,,,That's a big part of my childhood there.

when is this film coming out? I pre ordered it.

I wanted to see this so bad but they buried it in Australia.

I agree with his view of the Oscars. With all the hassle of getting a host every year maybe this year's host..... Dr Steve Brule?

@jonathanwright5338

5 жыл бұрын

Sam U and the winner is...Bradley Crangus for A Star Is Born.

He does look a little like Oliver Hardy

@TheTVisions

5 жыл бұрын

It's the eyes, yes.

JCR IS A GREAT ACTOR. His dramatic movies are far superior to the sophomoric drivel he makes with Will Ferrell( Holmes and Watson). Except I did like step brothers.

@faherty87

5 жыл бұрын

His work with Paul Thomas Anderson is fantastic

@VtRD

5 жыл бұрын

The Hours--just heartbreaking in that. Brilliant actor.

@joemckim1183

5 жыл бұрын

@@VtRD What makes him such a great actor is that he's so great at both drama and comedy. Theres a ton of great dramatic actors and great comedic actors but only a few who can be top notch at both.

I think he looks a lot like Edgar Kennedy. =)

@Johnniebhoy83

5 жыл бұрын

"Don't worry, Kennedy'll fix it..."

Cool

The Good Girl

John McCabe explained the origin of the tie twiddle.

What a rude opening question.

JCR is such an intelligent actor. He's played the most idiotic characters in film. However he's one of those guys that let's people think he's an idiot.... And the joke is on them.

The movie's trailer highlighting a line in it, "can we get you some heroin? " and they wonder why it bombed at the box office???!! What were they thinking?

@mrbrown2186

5 жыл бұрын

To be fair, at the time the movie was set heroin was readily available to buy for home use and was considered as socially recreational as smoking a pipe. It wasn't until the early 20th century that it's harm was more widely known and it was made illegal. But that movie does look shit.

I applaud his work and that they made this movie to re-introduce them to the world but frankly, they should've made it a b&w movie L&H in color looks absolutely awful, especially today's butt ugly post grading trends. I think it would've worked a lot better that way, all their films were monochrome anyway.

How did this guy NOT win an Oscar for that performance???? Mega-rip-off.

Doesn’t look like it Hardy to me.

@Gravyballs2011

5 жыл бұрын

Donnoha When I first saw the trailer to the film, I had no idea who it was paying Oliver Hardy. I thought it must have been some new and unknown actor. Then, I read that it was John C. Reilly and it caused me to be in disbelief at first but then a few seconds later, he seemed like such a perfect choice, after all.

He did'nt really look like Hardy - Oliver Hardy could make a soft expression in his eyes , John you looked too angry ALL THE TIME as him.

I disagree. The clips I've seen he plays Babe with too angry an expression on his face.

I don't think he looks like Ollie.

@yvonnescholey8972

5 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the film, with help from the experts he nailed it ( no disrespect to you, just my opinion). I will definitely see more of his previous work.

He was better in Holmes and Watson