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      R Now Playing 2h 13m Musical Comedy Action List
      72% Tomatometer 92 Reviews 92% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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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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      Gregory O Just watched this film again after many decades and it’s actually better today in my opinion. Contrary to many reviews, it’s not over the top and it’s not too long. The editing was actually very good as there is so much action in just over 2 hours the film flows sequentially from scene to scene. It’s good to remember that this is an Art film at its core, so prepare yourself for the surreal qualities and zany comedy! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review woody 7 Loved the blues brothers since childhood, great songs, ridiculous but hilarious humor and the driving scene at the end mesmerises. Real 80's classic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Brent A 10% rating ... Ridiculously over-the-top antics that fell flat on comedy. Didn't care for the musical parts either. I thought this was an overrated comedy film Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/26/24 Full Review annette Z ARETHA FRANKLIN IS JUST OUT OF SIGHT ! A GREAT MOVIE Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Aender S Not the best plot coupled to goofy acting, but an absolute must-see for any lover of African-American music. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Aldis H Classic comedy in some ways, too long and unfunny in others. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/03/24 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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