The Blues Brothers (DVD) Reviews

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 ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

This movie, based on sketches from the immensely popular US show, <i>Saturday Night Live</i>, is without a shadow of a doubt is one of the best comedies ever made. The plot centers around Joliet Jake (John Belushi) & Elwood Blues (Dan Akroyd), who when the Orphanage they were brought up in is threatened by closure, they attempt to ...  Read the complete review

This movie has some of the best one liners ever written for a movie. It was so sad to lose JB as BB2 never really gets going as fast as the original, quite literally. Well the premise is a jail bird and his brother have to get THE BAND back together to pay of the Penguins dues. Well this starts a car chase extrodinaire, with some outstanding ...  Read the complete review

The Blues Brothers is a fantastic film form begining to end. It features two of the funnyest comedians to ever try their hand at acting, namely Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi who made their fame from the comedy show 'Saturday Night Live' This Riotous comedy / musical oozes class and involves possibly the maddest car chase scene ever. It is ...  Read the complete review

The Blues Brothers, Jake and Elwood, were played by John Belushi and Dan Akroyd respectively. The film begins with Jake getting released from the state prison to be met by his brother Elwood, much to Jakes disgust Elwood has bought an ex police car, getting picked up from prison in the same manner he was brought there does not sit well with Jake, ...  Read the complete review

This is a great musical comedy with wonderful performances from all involved. It has turned into a cult of its time and it is easy to see why. Belushi and Ackroyd make a great team. This film is well written, directed and acted and the sound track adds to the speed and energy of the film. There are some classic jokes and very funny ...  Read the complete review

I found this movie to be one of the great movies to be made in the 80's. It has dynamic music and superb actors. The movie was able to get many first rate performers to act in the movie like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and James Brown which only helped the movie's performance. I found the plot to be amusing and fun to watch play out. I ...  Read the complete review

When John Belushi died in 1983, the comedy world lost one of it's true greats. However, we can certainly be glad that he did leave us with this comedy masterpiece. Jake (Belushi) and Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) are reunited in the first scene as Jake is released from jail. They then have to go "visit the penguin." The penguin of ...  Read the complete review

A masive car chase develops when two brothers collect money for there old orphanage without too much regard for the law and order. It all started when they decided to put the band back together this ment to find all of the people that was in there band before. This film has it all from music to action and then to comedy. Dan Aykroyd plays one ...  Read the complete review