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130 of 130 people found the following review helpful
The DVD features several of the best Laurel and Hardy short films as they try (and fail) in doing various jobs. "Busy Bodies" shows us the pair working at a sawmill, "Double Whoopee" has Stan and Ollie working at a plush Broadway hotel and thats when the Prince arrives... In "Hog Wild" Mrs Hardy insists that Mr Hardy must put up a rooftop aerial so she can listen to the radio, Mr Laurel does his bst to help (granted the plot is dated but amusing all the same). "Dirty Work" is one of my favorites as the duo show up at the house of a mad scientist offering to sweep his chimney before getting wrapped up in his experiments. "The Finishing Touch" has Laurel and Hardy in the building trade and "Hats off" shows us stills of an extinct classic which inspired the best short on the DVD "The Music Box". In which the pair have to deliver a piano up a never-ending flight of stairs, their task isn't helped by passers by including a policeman, a young woman and a big headed Professor. After afew up hill and down hill trips the due reach the top only to be told that they could have taken the road! "Double Whoopee" and "The Finishing Touch" are both silent with a music score, but it doesn't make them any less entertaining. The others are all available to watch in restored black and white and in a computer-colour version!!
All in all these classics are delightful. To me they're better than many modern day comedies, even the menue screen is amusing to watch!! If your in the mood for good old giggle don't hesitate to buy these much loved classic.
All in all these classics are delightful. To me they're better than many modern day comedies, even the menue screen is amusing to watch!! If your in the mood for good old giggle don't hesitate to buy these much loved classic.
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
If you were to buy only one volume of this series (though they've tried to spread the goodies as thinly as possible) this might well be it. It features three fine films in `Dirty Work' (chimney sweeps), `Busy Bodies' (sawmill) and `Hog Wild' (radio aerial); whilst many consider `The Music Box' the best thing they ever did. These all have the simplicity and concentration of L&H at their best; bewilderingly, inexplicably (to them, I mean) the mayhem escalates until at last the whole house falls down. Or whatever. The two silent shorts aren't quite in the same class, but they're good enough fun.
The restored prints look great, but an irritating feature of these DVD re-issues is that you can't run them continuously - partly because the running time is bulked out with superfluous colourised versions. This means every twenty minutes you have to fiddle about with the menus.
The genius of Stan and Ollie can't be pinned down to any one, or even half-dozen films, but if this disc included `Towed in a Hole' it would come close (yes, that's the fishing boat one).
The restored prints look great, but an irritating feature of these DVD re-issues is that you can't run them continuously - partly because the running time is bulked out with superfluous colourised versions. This means every twenty minutes you have to fiddle about with the menus.
The genius of Stan and Ollie can't be pinned down to any one, or even half-dozen films, but if this disc included `Towed in a Hole' it would come close (yes, that's the fishing boat one).
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Ah, here is the U.S. we can't get really great copies of "The Boys", like you have here in the U.K.. I concur with the Reviewer who said: "If you could own only one copy of Laurel & Hardy, this would be it".
Let me tell you that this has been a lifetime search for me, and probably for many in the U.S. Our copies of Laurel & Hardy movies are terrible. I have copies made from 16mm films, copies made from schlock houses, and regular copies sold from Amazon.com (it's not Amazon's fault) in the U.S, and they're all terrible.
This DVD is a stellar transfer and restoration. I thought I might not like to see "The Boys" in color, but I have to tell you that I still enjoyed the movies.
Anyways, "Thanks Amazon.com/UK", I'll be buying my movies here. Oh yes, I do own a PAL VCR and a PAL DVD player - that's the expense I'm willing to incur to see Great Movies.
Let me tell you that this has been a lifetime search for me, and probably for many in the U.S. Our copies of Laurel & Hardy movies are terrible. I have copies made from 16mm films, copies made from schlock houses, and regular copies sold from Amazon.com (it's not Amazon's fault) in the U.S, and they're all terrible.
This DVD is a stellar transfer and restoration. I thought I might not like to see "The Boys" in color, but I have to tell you that I still enjoyed the movies.
Anyways, "Thanks Amazon.com/UK", I'll be buying my movies here. Oh yes, I do own a PAL VCR and a PAL DVD player - that's the expense I'm willing to incur to see Great Movies.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Greatest!
The video arrived on time and was just as described. My 11 year old loves Laurel and Hardy and has been watching them since he was very little. Great stocking filler!
Published 5 months ago by Graeme Whyte
Slapstick Duo at their best!
A hilarious collection of tales from that unforgettable duo - Stanley Laurel and Oliver Hardy. This will get you laughing in your seat, and is a real treat for the whole family. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. F. M. Newton
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Brought back lots of memories, still laugh at their antics and enjoyed watching it with the grandkids who also enjoyed it
Published 8 months ago by Mr. J. J. Wilkinson
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This edition of Laurel & Hardy is the finest I have come across. The images are sharp and fresh, and the sound quality is bright and clear. What a treat. Read more
Published 11 months ago by DB Edwards
Entertaining
I purchase this dvd for my 5 year old son and he loves it. He puts the dvd on and really does laugh out loud. He just saw me writing this review and decided he wanted to watch it!
Published 14 months ago by Swannhome
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bought as xmas present for my 14 yr old. She loves laural a nd hardy and this one seemed to get all the good reviews. fingers crossed. if not will try another
Published 17 months ago by lorraine
Add to your collection.
I was surprised at the quality of this DVD.It's a must for fans of Stan & Ollie.
Published 19 months ago by George.
laurel and hardy
EVEN MY KIDS AGED BETWEEN 7 TO 15 ENJOYED THIS MOVIE, I DIDN'T THINK THAT KIND OF HUMOUR WOULD TICKLE THEM , BUT THEY WERE ALL
LAUGHING OUT LOUD. Read more
LAUGHING OUT LOUD. Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. Belgrove
Fun
Great fun. Bought it for my son's 7th birthday party. It was a great hit with the children, as none have seen it before. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by Lydia S
Perfect for all ages!
Bought this for my 6 year old son and he loves it - good old fashioned slap stick humour. Shorts are better than feature length films in my opinion.
Published on 21 Nov 2009 by R. Mcburney
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