The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in 'For Love or Mummy'

Isn't it a tad odd that a L&H remake would use a plot that is so typically Abbott & Costello?

Yeah, the story is absolute crap, but the two leads really ARE dead ringers for the original duo. My one beef with their very decent mimicry is that Hardy only gives one trademark reaction look of frustration at the audience.

This thing is by NO means great, but it's definitely worth a look.

I was glad when I heard about this new film, and Gailard Sartain was outstanding as Ollie. Although this new film wasn't as laugh-out-loud as the original L&H films were, it's still worth a watch. Hopefully we'll see more to follow in the film series. And with the advent of the internet, perhaps Larry Harmon will take a few suggestions from the huge fan-base (that he now has access to) on what direction to follow for a possible second L&H motion picture. If there isn't a second, then find the original Laurel and Hardy feature "Sons of the Desert." That is, quite possibly, one of their best features by far. "Flying Deuces" is another goodie, and easier to find.

I can see why Laurel and Hardy purists might be offended by this rather gentle 're-enactment', but this film would be an excellent way to introduce children to the pleasures of classic L & H. Bronson Pinchot and Gailard Sartain acquit themselves reasonably as the comedy duo and there's a reasonably good supporting cast. I enjoyed it.

When I first heard of a 'remake' of the old Laurel & Hardy films, I thought it would be terrible. But after seeing the movie, I take it back! Bronson Pinchot and Gailard Sartain pay great tribute to the late comedy team with their performance.

Granted, they are not Laurel and Hardy, and are not as funny as they were, but Bronson Pinchot (Stan) and Gailard Sartain (Ollie) give above decent impersonations of the original duo. Not as good as the shorts or films, but it is a great tribute to best comedy team of all. Thumbs up.