AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews

Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

Hattie I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

Benedito Dias Rodrigues One greatest musical comedy that I'd seen over past 30 years,John Landis didn't expected too much when had received the Dan Aykroyd's screenplay too longer. after cutt off a half to fill up to adjust in a proper format took a time, meanwhile tried get the copyrights of all old blues music with their owners a perfect pack came along with several legends such Ray Charles,Cab Calloway, Aretha Franklyn, James Brown,John Lee Hooker just quote a few,blended with a clever premisse when Jack got a parole to set free from prision,they have to visit the old nun sister Mary who raised them at orphanage and try to get 5.000 thousand dollars to pay back taxes to stay open this house's children, after this point every single scenes are adds up with a black humor and action, plus neo Nazi party,Cops and a angry Country band whose are chased on Chicago's neighborhood, Belushi and Aykroyd as near perfect leading roles scattering some funny jokes they getting the audience...fantastic!!!Resume:First watch: 1984 / How many: 3 / Source: TV-DVD-Blu-ray / Rating: 9

betty dalton Crazy silly story, but very enjoyable nonetheless. John Belushi and Dan Akroyd wanna bring THE BAND together again to raise money to save an orphanage from closing. Unfortunately this band gets into trouble with the law and what follows is without a doubt the most outrageous police chase. Even if you cant enjoy the very beginning of the movie please do give the last half an hour a try, because it is truly hilarious with the most bizarre and hilarious car chase in the history of american cinema. Filmed back in the days when there were no cgi or computer effects, so all the cars that crash are REAL crashes. I assure you, that truly enhances the fun A LOT!Besides this legendary car chase the music alone makes this movie worth watching: music performances and acting by Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker, James Brown, Arehta Franklin. These are all music legends. Amazing that director John Landis pulled it off to get all those stars into 1 flick like this.There is also a funny appearance at the very end by none other than Steven Spielberg, who never acts in any picture, but did so this time around."The Blues Brothers" gained a cult status decades ago. A cult status doesnt necessarily mean it is a masterpiece, it isnt, but the movie just struck a chord for many weirdos back in the eighties. Music bands have been formed which were inspired by this movie. Special Blues Brothers movie screenings are still regularly being held worldwide, to honor this absurd yet classic music road movie. At those festive blues brothers nights everybody goes wild with booze and drugs. Books have been written about John Landis' cult film. Documentaries have been made to analyse it. It has become bigger than anyone could have imagined back then...But please dont use common sense while watching this absurd music comedy. It does help if you are drunk (or stoned or both), when watching this movie, because it is DELIBERATELY simplistic and silly. Very enjoyable and hilarious nonetheless...

gab-14712 The Blue Brothers is one of the most odd films of the 1980's. The film carries itself with utmost grace and it is that grace and heart that saves the movie from going too bonkers. Filled to the brim with car chases from everyone ranging from a zillion cops to a plethora of neo-Nazis plus an array of song and dance numbers, the movie lives dangerously. It threatens to go way over-the-top, but the charisma of both John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd does the movie wonders. There are a huge amount of celebrity cameos that also add to the exciting fun this movie offers. Ray Charles as a soulful music shop owner, Aretha Franklin as a manager of a restaurant, James Brown as a preacher, and a whole bunch of non-music celebrity cameos.This film was directed by John Landis, whom previously worked with John Belushi in the hilarious 1978 film, Animal House. This whole premise is based off the very popular Saturday Night Live skit that Belushi and Aykroyd created. After Jake Blues (John Belushi) is released from prison, he and his brother Elwood (Dan Akyroyd) visit the orphanage where they grew up. They learn that the Archdiocese will stop raising money for the orphanage and they will auction the place off. This is when Jake receives a, "mission from God." This mission has the brothers reuniting their old blues band to perform a big gig to raise the necessary 5000 dollars needed to save the place. As they set about their adventure, they seem to be making more 'friends' along the way.The impeccable charms of the cast is one of the great things about the movie. Belushi is a great actor and he shares great chemistry with Aykroyd. Just like in Animal House, you can't help rooting for the big man. That guy was absolutely funny here. In addition to wonderful leads, we have a whole slew of cameos to mention. My favorite one is Carrie Fisher's role as a mystery woman who suddenly appears out of nowhere with these giant rocket launchers just to kill Jake. I liked John Candy as the one of the hit men after Jake. Also, Henry Gibson deserves credit as the leader of the neo-Nazi gang. We also have a range of musicians in the move such as the likes of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles. All of these people really added charm into the movie.If there would be anything to bring down the film, it would be how over-the-top the film is. I mostly enjoyed how crazy the film got at times, but I know people who had complaints. For example, the Joliet Brothers are chased in the end by what seems to be every police force, the entire U.S Army, and crazy Neo-Nazis….all at once. It may be much for someone to comprehend, but then again the movie works because it truly embraces how silly it can get. It uses its two comedic leads in Aykroyd and Candy as the force of the film and everything else is worked around these two men.Overall, this is a very fun film filled with an abundant amount of energy. It's funny, over-the-top, and musically-inclined. I see right away why this film is an instant classic and it goes down as one of my favorite movies.My Grade: A

Ersbel Oraph This is a cute comedy. Rather slow. And not so much comedy as musical. And the cast is full of singers. But the story is forced. So in the end, this is the Grease for those misunderstood fine people who want to show how special they are. And this is what the movie was built on: this is not disco, but the fine blues that is so trendy.Not to ignore the influences, after all Leningrad Cowboys is a masterpiece and it is clearly made following this story.Contact me with Questions, Comments or Suggestions ryitfork @ bitmail.ch