Blues Brothers 2000

PG-13

Released Feb 6, 1998

2 hr. 3 min.

Musical

Comedy

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46%

48 Reviews

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The now-brotherless Ellwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) is finally out of prison, attempting to reunite the old band and find a few new partners in crime (John Goodman), (J. Evan Bonifant). In this sequel to the original "Blues Brothers" comedy/musical, Ellwood battles the Chicago police, sings and dances his way out of numerous sticky situations, and manages to get the old band on the road for a hair-raising adventure.

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Critics Consensus

Braving onward without the late John Belushi, Blues Brothers 2000 gets the band back together with a spirited soundtrack, but a mission that's far less divine.

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rosadobber a

As poorly conceived as many sequels. Fun car crashes and some fine tunes and dancing, but much is an embarrassment to all the talent they recruited. Sad. Missing John Belushi again.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Ken C

Stilted and clutching. Very disappointing

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/13/24

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Dinos K

the first movie was masterpiece, this time they lost the magic cause 1) we are not in 80s anymore and 2) we (unfortunately) don't have THE John Belushi.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Lanfranco C

It is not like the first, but I passed My time

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/17/23

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Nadyezhda L

I was a bit disappointed in this sequel, but how can you top the original without John Belushi? There was a little too much happening - it could have been pared down to add more comedy and less "action:" get rid of the amount of car crashes, explosions, and such. But the music is better and there's more of it than the first. So, sit back, have a beer, and enjoy the show.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/21/23

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Erik L

A nostalgic movie with great music. A great sequel and ending to the original Blues Brothers. The journey for the music. Great dancing and laughs throughout

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/21/23

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John Landis

Director

Dan Aykroyd

Elwood Blues

John Goodman

Mack McTeer

Joe Morton

Commander Cabel Chamberlain

J. Evan Bonifant

Buster Blues

Nia Peeples

Lieutenant Elizondo

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Mike Clark

USA Today

Now a sequel has arrived, Blues Brothers 2000, offering more of the same. And less.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 9, 2018

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: D

Sep 7, 2011

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Joe Leydon

Variety

The sequel offers more of the same, only less.

May 18, 2008

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Skip the film and buy the soundtrack.

Rated: C

Jan 19, 2023

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

As a sequel, it is an inevitable disappointment. As a celebration of the original, staged with goodwill and love, it is a pretty enjoyable way to spend two hours.

Rated: 6/10

Jul 20, 2022

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

If viewed at this late date, it provides mostly nostalgia for the pairing of the lovable soulmates.

Rated: B-

Jun 7, 2016

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Synopsis

The now-brotherless Ellwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) is finally out of prison, attempting to reunite the old band and find a few new partners in crime (John Goodman), (J. Evan Bonifant). In this sequel to the original "Blues Brothers" comedy/musical, Ellwood battles the Chicago police, sings and dances his way out of numerous sticky situations, and manages to get the old band on the road for a hair-raising adventure.

Director: John Landis
Screenwriter: Dan Aykroyd, John Landis
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Exotic Dancing)
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 6, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.0M
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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