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Summary: Not their best, not their worst.
Review: Although I am a big Laurel and Hardy fan I will be totally honest about this dvd. In a way I am glad to have these two films on dvd. The quality on the two films do differ. However I feel that the version of Utopia is far superior than the version that was available on video tape. The version of The Flying Deuces is not bad, but it is out of sync. Both versions are complete american versions(the european version of Utopia is longer than the american version) but until that version is available this will sufice. Granted Utopia all around is generally a bad film, but compared to their 1940-1945 films at MGM and 20th Century Fox where they had no say or control on the films they were making, it in a way shows some of thier old style and gags from their Hal Roach films. Stan Laurel was very ill during production and it definitely shows in his appearance and he later regretted completing this film. Today I am glad, as I am sure many people are ,that he at least was able to finish the film. In closing until better versions become available this dvd even though far from perfect is still ok.
Rating: 
Summary: half good/half bad
Review: Flying Deuces is perhaps the best Laurel & hardy film ever. I loved it, however it is offset by possibly the worst Laurel & Hardy film ever in "Utopia", Stan Laurel looked very thin and unhealthy and old and Hardy was the biggest he had ever been in the films...although there were humorous parts to it overall it was a pretty big stinker...but "Flying Deuces" is worth the purchase by itself.
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Summary: half good/half bad
Review: Flying Deuces is perhaps the best Laurel & hardy film ever. I loved it, however it is offset by possibly the worst Laurel & Hardy film ever in "Utopia", Stan Laurel looked very thin and unhealthy and old and Hardy was the biggest he had ever been in the films...although there were humorous parts to it overall it was a pretty big stinker...but "Flying Deuces" is worth the purchase by itself.
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Summary: half good/half bad
Review: Flying Deuces is perhaps the best Laurel & hardy film ever. I loved it, however it is offset by possibly the worst Laurel & Hardy film ever in "Utopia", Stan Laurel looked very thin and unhealthy and old and Hardy was the biggest he had ever been in the films...although there were humorous parts to it overall it was a pretty big stinker...but "Flying Deuces" is worth the purchase by itself.
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Summary: great gift
Review: I bought this movie for my mom who loves Laural and Hardy. She just loved it. I recommended it to anyone who loves a good wholesome funny movie.
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Summary: great gift
Review: I bought this movie for my mom who loves Laural and Hardy. She just loved it. I recommended it to anyone who loves a good wholesome funny movie.
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Summary: utopia
Review: i have been a fan of laurel and hardy for well over 50 years...it was and is sad to see the most beloved comics go out the way they did in their last movie...stan looked really bad since he was just recovering from illness...but nevertheless...i think all true laurel and hardy fans should own this dvd as a tribute to two of the greatest comdians that ever lived...thank youpatrick
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Summary: just to clear things up
Review: i just wanted to clear things up for some of the laurel and hardy fans out there. i bought this dvd with some doubt because i heard the sound was out of sync. this is not true and the sound and video are just fine and easily watchable. the picture quality isn't top notch by today's standards, but definitely nice, nothing you'll hate.as for the content, the movies aren't the greatest things they've made, but its a good watch if youre looking for something to relax to at night. note, if youre trying to decide which dvd to buy, and can't decide. DEFINITELY pick up the dvd that has "busy bodies" on it. i recently bought that one as well, and i must say thats my favorite film with those two. the dvd also has 4 other episodes on it.
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Summary: Madacy ruins yet another classic DVD
Review: I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the studios really need to stop letting tiny, amateur production companies release their movies on DVD. This Laurel & Hardy DVD is a prime example of why. The most obvious and infuriating problem is that the soundtrack is not synched up to the action; it's about 2 seconds behind. Unless you enjoy "the boys" looking like a dubbed Japanese movie, this is going to drive you crazy. The picture quality is also really poor; I have a VHS copy of "Flying Deuces" that looks better than this. The trivia game was a nice idea, but poorly executed; "what color is Stan Laurel's hair?" How would I know---all their movies are in BLACK AND WHITE! Oy. I thought I was getting a nice double feature for a good price, but I ended up getting what I paid for: cheap movies. Save your money.
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Summary: Utopia only for the hardcore
Review: If you are a fan of Laurel & Hardy then give Utopia a miss. It is a crime that such a great comedy duo should have bowed out of cinema with such a calamitous come-back such as this film was. The pair looked tired and well past their use-by-date (Hardy died six years later). I found myself confronting my own mortality as I saw the two old men bumbling about the screen. I tried to laugh because it WAS Laurel & Hardy but it was an empty laugh, like I owed it to them because their former selves had given me so many laughs in earlier films. A comedy it was not, more a tragedy then anything else. Basically I will say this: if you are just a fan who likes to laugh at their antics then give Utopia a big miss, you will feel empty and disappointed that they ended up like they did - if you are a hardcore fan who wants to see/have all their films then by all means subject yourself to Utopia.
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