| | | They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Surround Sound
After the release of Jake Blues (John Belushi) from prison, he and brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) go to visit the orphanage where they were raised by nuns. They learn that the church stopped its support and will sell the place unless the tax on the property is paid within 11 days.The brothers decide to raise the money by putting their blues band back together and staging a big gig. They may be on a "mission from God" but they're making enemies everywhere they go. Featuring performances by some of blues finest, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and co-starring John Candy, Carrie Fisher, Henry Gibson and Steve Lawrence. Special Features: Includes footage not seen since the original Picwood preview in 1980.The Stories Behind the Making of The Blues Brothers, an original full-length documentary on the making of the film featuring interviews with the director John Landis, Dan Aykroyd, The Blues Brothers Band, producer Robert K. Weiss plus never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage.Theatrical Trailer.Production photographs.
"Engagingly nutty...off the wall from start to finish." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"A classic." VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever
Editor's Note
In roles made famous by their famed SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE skit, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi star as Ellwood and Jake Blues in this extremely entertaining and successful comedy. Upon Jake's release from prison, the brothers are reunited and visit the orphanage they grew up in--only to discover that it is in danger of being shut down by the county for failure to pay taxes. With a little help from James Brown as a revival preacher, the Blues Brothers are divinely inspired to raise the $5,000 that the orphanage needs to stay open. On their mission from God, they must reunite their old band and raise the money by playing various gigs around town. The wild adventures of the band include dodging evil neo-Nazis, playing in a rowdy redneck bar, and narrowly escaping the crazed Carrie Fisher as Jake's ex-fiancée, who is out to see him dead. Finally, the boys have to get to a gig at the Palace Hotel Ballroom and deliver the $5,000 to the county assessor's office--leading to one of the most wild and hysterical car-chase smash-ups in film history. John Landis has spiced this wonderful romp with fabulous rhythm-and-blues numbers from such greats as Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Cab Calloway, and Ray Charles.
Plot Summary
In this classic comedy-musical, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi star as Jake and Elwood Blues, white rhythm-and-blues musicians who are on a mission from God: to raise $5,000 for the orphanage where they grew up before it is closed for failure to pay back taxes. In order to succeed, they must resurrect their band, the Blues Brothers, and stay one step ahead of their enemies: Jake's ex-fiancée, the police, a bunch of Illinois Nazis, and a country-western band, not to mention the Chicago police. This much-loved comedy features tremendous song-and-dance numbers by such famous musicians as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles.
| Features | Widescreen Version | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Audio: English Dolby Digital Surround |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 5/5/2009 |
| Running Time: 133 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1980 | | Catalog ID: 20299 | | UPC: 00025192029929 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Memorable Quotes| "We're on a mission from God."----Ellwood (Dan Aykroyd) |
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| | Professional Reviews | Total Film
"John Belushi's '70s hangover has yet to kick in and his funny act with Dan Aykroyd is complemented by James Brown, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin." 02/01/2004 p.121Mojo
"[T]he movie is rightly hailed for its classic cameos from Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and James Brown..." 12/01/2004 p.58 New York Times
"BLUES BROTHERS may be among the last original movie musicals to incorporate song and dance performances into its plot, rather than grafting them on as concert material." 08/30/2005 p.E5 Premiere
"[I]t was their utter devotion to the Blues Brothers as characters that make it happen from scene to scene." 10/01/2005 p.134 |
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5 of 5 The extra scenes make the movie Friday, August 01, 2003
dedwcomp from Dallas TX
The addtional footage is amazing... the best of which is the full version of John Lee Hooker performing "Boom Boom" on the street and the argument between the musicians at the end of the song... the deleted footage really enhances the story... the full-length "Making Of" also added plenty of insight into the development of the story and the lives of the people involved in the making of this classic. This DVD is the definitive version that should be a part of every comedy lover's collection. Was this review helpful?  
2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 The Blues Brothers Thursday, January 10, 2002
JB McCann from Lyme NH
I think the blues brothers is a very funny comedy
staring S.N.L's best which is Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.
I love this movie it is one of the DVD's I watch the most. I have 75 DVD's so I love this movie and DVD. Plus the soundtrack is one of the best
"Were on a Misson from God" this is one of Aykroyd's best Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 If you like Car Chases Sunday, March 12, 2000
A Viewer from
This movie has the most ultimate car chase of all time!!! Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 This moves takes the cake! Wednesday, February 02, 2000
Brian McCann from Bayville, NJ
This movie is the best movie ever made! I think everyone should be forced to buy or rent this movie and watch it! I've yet to meet a person who hasn't liked it! Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 I pity the fool who hasn't seen this movie Monday, October 18, 1999
A Viewer from New York, NY
This is the greatest movie of all time. IT's INCREDIBLE!!! IT'S A CLASSIC!!! If you haven't seen it, you havent LIVED!!! Was this review helpful?
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