The Blues Brothers

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The Blues Brothers

R

Released Jun 18, 1980

2h 13m

Musical

Comedy

Action

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

More energetic than funny.

Rated: C+

Jan 20, 2023

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Ethan H

This is THE best movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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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

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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

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Mason M

An amazing absurdist comedy, with a great soundtrack and surprisingly good cinematographym

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

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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

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Larry T

Deserves a high rating just for its amazing parade of great soul artists.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Jake Blues

Dan Aykroyd

Elwood Blues

James Brown

Reverend Cleophus James

Cab Calloway

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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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