The Blues Brothers (DVD) Reviews

I have looked at the many reviews for this film and read great eulogies to this film. Alas I cannot agree. What makes people rave about this inconsequential twaddle I just cannot fathom. Seemingly granted additional mythical status by one of the stars untimely death a few years later The Blues Brothers has become a cult. Like many cults the ...

Apparently when this film came out and was released at the cnema it was not a success however over time it has become a classic. Now I may be wrong but I also remember reading that at the time it also set the record for most cars destroyed in a car chase which happens towards the end of the film. For fans of blues music this is a great ...

What’s in about? --------------------- Sleazy musicians, Jake and Elwood Blues, are charged by a nun with raising £5,000 to save the orphanage they grew up in. They decide to do this the only way they know how – through music! Who’s in it? ---------------- It’s virtually impossible to talk about the cast in this ...

This movie was a flop when it was originally released but has evolved into a cult status movie. Starring John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd it also hosts some of the greats of the rhythm and blues era including Aretha Fanklin, John Lee Hooker, Cab Calloway and Ray Charles. Jake and Elwood Blues are fresh out of jail when they hear ...

"It's 110 miles to Chicago. We've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it!" This is one of my favourite films. In this case the old cliché is true 'one you can watch again and again'. It is extremely funny, and has a great soundtrack. Twenty ...

I don't watch too many films. Something has to really appeal before I can persuade myself to sit in a darkened room with a bunch of strangers and go for 2 hours without a cigarette. Those of you who know me best, however, will know that when I do watch a film, something that makes me laugh will always appeal. And, being a Music kind of guy, ...

With what has to be the most diverse and colorful cast in modern film, The Blues Brothers takes us from the loneliness of Joliet prison to the streets (and through the malls) of Calumet County, Illinois. This film showcases the genius of rhythm and blues giants such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, James Brown, John Lee ...

With a great cast, brilliant music, car chases to end all and a rediculously funny plot, The Blues Brothers is a classic film already. The Plot: --------- Jake has just got out of jail, his brother, Elwood pickes him up and they decide to get back into the swing of things again. The 1st stop is the orphanage they grew up in, ...

This is a fantastic film...it combines musical genius with comedy. It tells the story of Jake and Elwood Blues and their struggle to reform their blues band. Along the way, people try and kill them and they get into all kinds of mischief. They have to raise money to keep their childhood orphanage open. ...

This has to be one of my favourite films of all time. It’s a big, raucous powerhouse movie that proves against all odds that if you’re loud enough, vulgar enough and have enough raw energy you can make a steamroller into a musical. Filmed in 1979, this is a weird film. It stars John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd as the Blues ...

I’ve heard it said that we are all only three people away from knowing just about anyone. You just find the right person who knows so and so who knows so and so and there you have it. You’re connected to the Queen, the President, and maybe even The Artist Formerly Known as Whatever. The best stories, however, are the ones we can tell ...

I can't remember when I first saw this - after all it is quite old (1984). I remember I missed the first bit, but thought the rest of it was great - in fact I think it was on the end of a video of something else I had recorded. Years later I have seen the film several times and own my own DVD of it. The story is based on two brothers ...

The Blues Brothers is a hilarious film about two brothers, Jake (John Belushi), and Elwood (Dan Ackroyd) Blues. Jake has just been let out of jail, and is taken to see the nun who ran the orphanage where they grew up. It turns out the church won't pay the rent for the place because they don't want it anymore. It turns to Jake and ...

Have you ever wanted a movie that was funny, exciting AND has brilliant music also? Well this is the movie for you. The first time I watched this movie I was 5 years old and even to this day I enjoy watching it. From the moment you see early morning Chicago to when you see the entire film crew singing "Jailhouse Rock" I have ...

Not only is this production one of the greatest I have ever seen, but in my opinion it is the greatest of all time! The film started off as a comedy sketch by John Belushi and Dan Akyroyd on Saturday Night Live, and has now become cult viewing. The film was originally made in 1980, and is still popular today. The soundtrack is avaliable, ...

Starting out as a simple comedy sketch on a comedy show in america titled "Saturday Night Live" , John Belushi and Dan Akryod established these cult figures in what was seemingly another one of their sketches . The Blues Brothers are Jake and Elwood Blues who are the lead singers in an old style Rhythm and Blues band singing soul ...

Here at Radio Radio we just love the current crop of pop greats with a Rick Astley three play comin' right up after the traffic from the big chopper.Still a lot has to be said for the old masters of rhythm and blues with out whom Bros would be nothing but a madman's dreams.This film is an excellent showcase of blues talent and it's ...

I have recently bought tickets to see the live stage show of the blues brothers as it draws to a close of its tour... the reason i am writing this is because one of the people that is coming with me has never seen the film and thought that the show might not be 'her kind of thing'. I just want to say that anyone who hasn't seen the ...

The first time I watched The Blues Brothers I did wonder a little bit what all the fuss was about. Since then I've seen it tons of times and have grown to love it, so I guess it is a film that has to grow on you. John Belushi and Dan Akyroyd are the stars as the singing duo, and while the all-star musicians around them aren't ...

The Blues Brothers is an all time classic cult comedy film. It is also a modern day musical, and an action film. It was written by Dan Aykroyd for himself and the late great John Belushi. It would feature the two characters Jake and Elwood Blues that Dan and John had created for use on Saturday Night Live. For two actors, with little ...