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The Blues Brothers

Play trailer Poster for The Blues Brothers R Released Jun 18, 1980 2h 13m Musical Comedy Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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After his release from prison, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) -- collectively known as the "Blues Brothers." Jake's first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time.
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Too over the top for its own good, but ultimately rescued by the cast's charm, director John Landis' grace, and several soul-stirring musical numbers.

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Victoria Luxford BBC.com One of the great American comedy films... It’s just a joy to watch even forty three years on. John Belushi was never better as the lead. He’s funny just standing there. Rated: 5/5 Aug 24, 2023 Full Review Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune The Blues Brothers is the year's best film to date; one of the, all-time great comedies; the best movie ever made in Chicago. All are true, and, boy, is that ever a surprise. Rated: 4/4 Dec 21, 2020 Full Review Charles Champlin Los Angeles Times Despite the temporary lift that the old pros give the picture, it is difficult for the non-cultist to feel anything but dismay, again, that so much has been squandered to produce so little that is truly artful or genuinely entertaining. Dec 21, 2020 Full Review Sean Burns Crooked Marquee As a little kid, 'The Blues Brothers' taught me the foundations of American music. It also taught me that cops, Nazis and good old boys are to be mercilessly mocked and messed with. Jun 3, 2024 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia It ends up frequenting common places where the dry humor supplied by Aykroyd and Belushi's chemistry wears out like a car tire. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 5/10 May 7, 2024 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews More energetic than funny. Rated: C+ Jan 20, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ethan H This is THE best movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review Oaklee D Was a very funny/entertaining film, only reason it didn't get a higher score is because I hate musical movies in general. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review thiago s filme bacana, gostei do blues brothers, o roteiro as vezes parece confuso, tinha uma mulher querendo matar os dois dando bazucada, explodindo o telefone e eles não davam bola para isso, não tem sentindo, e ainda na parte da perseguição quando eles estão indo para o final da estrada, alguns nazistas vão atrás deles, mas quando os blues brothers estão prestes a cair e conseguem escapar e eles dao volta e conseguem pulam por cima dos carros dos nazistas do nada sem sentindo algum, e ainda os nazistas caem no final da estrada, mas o carro dos nazistas flutuam e depois o carro pegou uma altitude alta e depois o carro cai no meio da estrada num foda se qualquer. o filme tem um pouco de musical com crime com ação, mas é bacana. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Mason M An amazing absurdist comedy, with a great soundtrack and surprisingly good cinematographym Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/07/24 Full Review Larry B I absolutely adore this movie. It is so funny and has so many quotable lines. Belushi and Ackroyd are comedic geniuses. It is a top ten fave for me. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Larry T Deserves a high rating just for its amazing parade of great soul artists. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After his release from prison, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) -- collectively known as the "Blues Brothers." Jake's first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time.
Director
John Landis
Producer
Robert K. Weiss
Screenwriter
Dan Aykroyd, John Landis
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Musical, Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 18, 1980, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2012
Runtime
2h 13m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Mono
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