It’s more than just the physical mimicry found in the recreations of scenes from films like “Way Out West,” it’s also a portrait of a man whose body is finally taking its revenge for his youthful, hard-living excesses. Once he’s under makeup that took four hours to apply, Reilly performance becomes a heartfelt tribute. Reilly is an odd choice to play Oliver Hardy, though his natural comic abilities and musical talent make him inspired casting.
