John C. Reilly
- Actor
Press clippings
Steve Coogan & John C. Reilly reunite for rival actor film The Players
Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are reuniting for The Players, a comedy film about rival actors in which they play 19th century thespians Edwin Forrest and William MacCready, written by Coogan's regular collaborator and Stan & Ollie scribe Jeff Pope, with Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty, Military Wives) directing.
British Comedy Guide, 31st October 2024Chivalry, Channel 4, review
Steve Coogan and Sarah Solemani explore the complexities of post-#MeToo Hollywood.
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 21st April 2022Chivalry, review
Channel 4's comedy-drama is a refreshingly mature and nuanced take on the post-MeToo film-making industry.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 21st April 2022Review: Stan & Ollie
Long gone are the days of the noughties rom-com and Jon S. Baird's charming biopic, Stan & Ollie, proves that the best way to warm our hearts is through the bromance comedy.
Helena Merron, The Student Newspaper, 31st January 2019Stan & Ollie and The Favourite performing at box office
Steve Coogan, John C Reilly and happy audiences propel biopic to top of the rankings as The Favourite also comes up smiling after two weekends in cinemas
Charles Gant, The Guardian, 15th January 2019Stan & Ollie review from Mark Kermode
Steve Coogan and John C Reilly excel in this bittersweet film about the twilight years of the great double act.
Mark Kermode, The Guardian, 13th January 2019Will Gompertz reviews Stan & Ollie
It doesn't attempt to poison their legacy, but to celebrate and acknowledge it, while contemplating what it must have been like for this odd couple to come to terms with each other, their shared past, and uncertain future.
Will Gompertz, BBC, 12th January 2019Stan & Ollie review
It could be that this heartwarming film is more likely to be cherished by the over-50s, who will consider it a treat to join the trail of the lonesome pine.
Brian Viner, Daily Mail, 11th January 2019Stan & Ollie review
A heartfelt and hilarious tribute to comedy's biggest legends.
Steve Hogarty, City AM, 11th January 2019Film review: Stan And Ollie
While it's a shame that Reilly has not had a BAFTA nod - the Oscars might balance things of course - maybe this film is more of a landmark for Coogan. It might just be the first time he has played a role onscreen where there is no hint whatsoever of Alan Partridge in the performance.
Beyond The Joke, 11th January 2019