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Incomprehensible. Not the film, but the user rating of 7.8, and the tearful encomia from folks who were moved. Let's say up front that Anthony Hopkins is fine ( as he in most everything he does). But at a little over two hours, the film is just too damn long. The nearest comparison I can make is The Straight Story, which is a similar tale - a man who makes a long and arduous journey and meets interesting people along the way. That movie is only slightly shorter, but it sustains its length and maintains our interest. After I nearly dozed off in Munro's journey I skipped through the other characters he met along the way to get to the main event. Aside from Hopkins the best character in the film is the kid. As for peeing on the lemon tree - eeuw. Not recommended.

I watched this, drawn by the three greats Christopher Walken, Al Pacino and Alan Arkin. Turns out I had forgotten that I had seen it some years back. I wasn't nuts about it then and I don't feel any better about it now. The acting from the three named is fine, but the movie is a little disjointed. The script is not as good as many similar flicks I've seen about aging mobsters, and it seems to have a preoccupation with sex and e.d. Meds ("I've got a python in my pants"). The flick doesn't quite pull together into a coherent whole. Plus, it seems to be aiming at comedy, but there are too many tragic parts, including the ending.

I had seen this movie a while back and, as a lifelong Laurel and Hardy fan, appreciated it. I just rewatched it and found it even more enjoyable. A caveat: I think the film's appeal is mainly to dyed-in-the-wool Laurel and Hardy fans (however, as 'Topsy Turvy' seemed to find an audience beyond Gilbert and Sullivan fans, I hope the same for this film). First off, the physical resemblance, speaking voices, and mannerisms of these 2 actors is - as many users have commented - so close to the real Laurel and Hardy that one is astonished at the work that the 2 actors must have done; they really capture the essence of The Boys. The conflict between them is well portrayed, and their reconciliation is touching. The film is a worthy tribute to what is assuredly the most brilliant cinematic comic duo of the 20th century. Neither Martin & Lewis nor Abbot & Costello are worthy to shine the shoes of The Boys.