IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users88%
Director: John Landis•Genres: Comedy, Musical, Action, Crime
Jake and Elwood Blues, recently released from prison, embark on a 'mission from God' to save the Catholic orphanage they grew up in from closing. To do this, they must reunite their old R&B band and put on a show to raise the necessary funds. Their efforts are complicated by a legion of angry ex-girlfriends, a police manhunt, and a murderous country music duo.
The Blues Brothers was a commercial success and has since become a cult classic. While initial critical reception was mixed, praising its musical numbers and comedic performances, some found the plot thin and the extensive destruction excessive. Over time, its unique blend of music, comedy, and action has earned it widespread acclaim as a beloved, over-the-top musical comedy.
Praised for its incredible ensemble of legendary musicians and spectacular musical numbers.
Celebrated for its anarchic energy, slapstick humor, and over-the-top car chases.
Some critics found the plot to be a thin excuse for the musical set pieces and excessive destruction.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly love the film's infectious music, hilarious comedy, and memorable characters. Many appreciate the sheer ambition and audacity of the production, and its ability to deliver pure, unadulterated entertainment.
The film holds the Guinness World Record for the most cars destroyed in a single film, with estimates ranging from 103 to over 130 vehicles destroyed during production.
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