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Summary: MMM, Carrie Fisher with a flamethrower... Good music too!
Review: Let's start by saying that the plot is pretty much ludicrous. Of course, this does not detract from the quality of the movie. The plot is not important, except to get from one musical number and/or car chase to another. The music is superb - entertaining, energetic, and well performed by some very talented musicians. And Belushi and Aykroyd are not too bad as vocalists, oddly enough. And the non-musical, non-car chase bits are great fun.The only knock against the movie is its tendency to drag in a few scenes - the chase scenes go on forever, it seems, and there are other scenes that could have been cut out or down as well. This DVD is an extended version - 15 minutes longer than the original cut, which makes it even worse. The only addition worth keeping is the extension of the scene containing John Lee Hooker's number - we finally get to hear his whole song. The extras are not numerous. Most importantly there is a 1 hour documentary/retrospective that is quite interesting. It includes interviews with most, if not all, of the band members, Aykroyd, Landis, the cinematographer, etc.
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Summary: A brilliant movie...best SNL spinoff
Review: This movie is a true classic. No doubt about it. I grew up in Chicago and I guess I have a larger sense of pride about it. SNL movies were started with BB - and it is far and awya the best one. It isn't even close. A true comedy mixed with some great blues music make this one movie you can watch over and over again. John Belushi was a master-and he is sorely missed. I am still sick about Blues Borthers 2000....why mess with perfection?
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Summary: Belushi is great
Review: This is a great movie not as great as "Animal House" but it is definitley a classic. Mission from God.
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Summary: One of the funniest movies ever
Review: Blues Brothers, a classic for its time. It has great actors, like john candy, cab calloway, dan akroyd, and of course john belushi. this is a movie that is not to be missed.
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Summary: A hell of a good time
Review: This movie is wonderful if you don't take it seriously. The cast and crew were out to make an adventure-comedy-musical, a combination you don't see too often, and if you ask me, they did a great job. The music is the jump-up-and-dance kind, the guest star appearences, noticeably Cab Calloway, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, add extra oomph, and the car chase and crash sequences are a lot of fun (the mall one is a doozy!). The best part is seeing the wonderful rapport that Belushi and Aykroyd had. Watch this--preferably with a group of friends. You won't regret it.
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Summary: Great cast for a great movie
Review: A really great film for any fan of slap stick comedy or great car chases. I loved this movie mainly because of the great action sequences and car chases. I have to say i wasnt much for all the musical numbers in there but it dosnt ruin the movie in any way. The movie is about the misadventures of jake and elwood blues as they try to earn 5000 dollars in time to pay the rent on the church they grew up in. Great cast featuring john belushi, dan aykroyd, carrie fisher, john candy, aretha franklin, cab calloway, ray charles, and more. Definatly worth a look.
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Summary: Best movie ever!
Review: The first time my friend told me to watch this, I was kind of skeptical. This, however, is the funniest movie I have ever seen. Dan Akroyd and John Belushi play Elwood and Jake Blues(the blues brothers). Jake has just been released from prison, and they find out the orphanage they grew up in is going to be shut down. They then try to reform their band, although it's many members now have better jobs. Along the way they become number one on many groups' lists of people they would love to kill, including the police, Carrie Fisher, and "Illinois Nazis." This movie has non-stop laughs throughout as Jake and Elwood get out of ridiculously dangerous situations without even batting an eye. The music is also great with guest apperances by Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles. This is by far the greatest movie ever made.
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Summary: "We're on a mission from God!"
Review: If the blues brothers were on a mission from God, then that mission must have been to make the best goddam 80's comedy the world has ever seen. "Blues Brothers" has all the qualities needed by a classic comedy. Razor-sharp wit, slapstick, stupid yet lovable characters, action, and ALOT of swearing. Only the snobbiest of the snobs would not find this movie hilarious. Who can resist "Joliet"Jake(Played by the late, great, John Belushi) or Elwood Blues(The great Dan Akyroyd)? If you havent seen this movie, see it as soon as possible. It is a highly addictive movie, and even if you know the script off by heart(I do), I garauntee that you find it absoloutley hilarious!
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Summary: strong stuff
Review: So, this movie is the reason I'm a musician. This movie needs to be seen, and often. Ever since my childhood this movie has been an intergal part of my musical life. It's ridiculous. The music is ridiculous. The plot is ridiculous. And police cars have never been used (consumed) for a higher purpose. Watch it. (Get wise.)
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Summary: A milestone in film history
Review: ...that's what I think, and I'm sure I don't stand alone with my opinion. "Blues Brothers" is an absolute cult movie, its anarchic charme providing it with a fixed place in film history. John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as the protagonists are simply cool, their band members are extraordinary musicians (e.g. Steve Cropper, guitar, and Donald Dunn, bass, were members of 60's instrumental combo Booker T. & The M.G.'s) and you will meet lots of well-known actors as well. What you also get is the probably best car-chase in film history, the total destruction of a huge shopping mall and outstanding musical performances with appearances by John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway and many more. This movie guarantees sheer delight for its audience; so if you want to have a great time, there's no way than to watch "Blues Brothers".
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