The Blues Brothers [DVD] [1980] | ![The Blues Brothers [DVD] [1980]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411REVXVNEL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: John Landis
Actors: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway, John Candy, James Brown
Studio: Uca
Category: DVD
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Rating:  68 reviews
Sales Rank: 185
Format: PAL, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 127 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5035822009141
ASIN: B000053W52
Theatrical Release Date: June 20, 1980
Release Date: February 2, 2009
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After building up the duo's popularity through recordings and several performances on Saturday Night Live, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd--as "legendary" Chicago blues brothers Jake and Elwood Blues--took their act to the big screen in this action-packed hit from 1980. As Jake and Elwood struggle to reunite their old band and save the Chicago orphanage where they were raised, they wreak enough good-natured havoc to attract the entire Cook County police force. The result is a big-budget stunt-fest on a scale rarely attempted before or since, including extended car chases that result in the wanton destruction of shopping malls and more police cars than you can count. Along the way there's plenty of music to punctuate the action, including performances by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, and James Brown that are guaranteed to knock you out. As played with deadpan wit by Belushi and Aykroyd, the Blues Brothers are "on a mission from God," and that gives them a kind of reckless glee that keeps the movie from losing its comedic appeal. Otherwise this might have been just a bloated marathon of mayhem that quickly wears out its welcome (which is how some critics described this film and its 1998 sequel). Keep an eye out for Steven Spielberg as the city clerk who stamps some crucial paperwork near the end of the film.-- Jeff Shannon
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 An absolute classic June 2, 2010
L. Thorn
One of my favourite films of all times, The Blues Brothers merges brilliant comedy, swinging blues rhythms with explosive action-filled fun.
John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd at their finest with appearances of some of the greatest musicians in the world (Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, James Brown, John Lee Hooker etc.).
Not everyone's cup of tea however, but for those who love the music and can watch explosions without worrying about who will tidy up the mess, it is thoroughly enjoyable.
One night only April 11, 2010
bernie (Arlington, Texas)
With Jake's release from Joliet the two brothers, Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) Blues, are back together again. After visiting "The Penguin" (Kathleen Freeman), a nun at their old orphanage, they have a quest to save their old orphanage, which requires the reformation of the Blues Band. We follow them on their quest, kibitzing when we can as they come across many of the musical greats from the past such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, James Brown etc.
Toss in some Chicago neo-Nazis (Henry Gibson), Twiggy, Carry Fisher, and the entire Cook County police force in an intense chase scene.
Will the band get together?
Will the escape the revenge of Carry Fisher?
Will the Real "Good Old Boys" catch them?
Will the Cook County Police force catch them?
Will they be able to save the orphanage?
Will we have fun and lots of good music? (YES)
 The Blues Brothers January 28, 2010
Headbanger (England)
An excellent comedy with two of Americas funniest men.An action packed film with plenty of laughs with a great sound track comprising of some of the greatest Blues artists of the last decade.The Brothers take on a mission from God with the help of their friends and set up the old blues group again to raise money to save the orphanage run by the sister superior called the penquin. The ending has more vehicle smashes in one film and people chasing around than all of the holywood films put together.All together a great film for all to watch.
Brilliant January 20, 2010
Savagetrombone (verwood, uk)
This is BRILLIANT but then I knew that before I bought it as I have seen it before.
Great music and characters. Story almost doesn't matter.
The Blues Brothers December 8, 2009
Mrs. C. A. Bowers
Received super fast. Brings back loads of memories from when I saw it many, many years ago. Its brilliant!!!!!
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