Movie Recommendation of the Week: The Blues Brothers

THE BLUES BROTHERS, 1980


~ Starring ~

John Belushi
Dan Aykroyd
James Brown
Ray Charles
Cab Calloway
Aretha Franklin
Carrie Fisher
John Candy
Twiggy


~ Synopsis ~

After the release of Jake Blues from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit the old home where they were raised by nuns. They learn the church stopped its support and will sell the place to the education authority, and the only way to keep the place open is if the $5000 tax on the property is paid within 11 days. The brothers want to help and decide to put their blues band back together and raise the the money by staging a big gig. As they set off on their "mission from god" they seem to make more enemies along the way. Will they manage to come up with the money in time?

~ Why I'm Recommending It ~

• Personally, the best Saturday Night Live-inspired film. Belushi & Aykroyd have the kind of comedic chemistry only made in heaven.
• Sharp, tongue-in-cheek humor and a great bluesy soundtrack complete with fantastic dance sequences.
  
• Jake and Elwood are the epitome of cool convicts. They're completely unfazed about the lunacy and danger around them.
• "How much for the little girl?" -- That line is golden.
• You'll try and get your Mormon friends to say, "We're on a mission from God," when they go on their own mission.
• Illinois Nazis. You'll end up hating them.
• The various cameos from music icons and other actors. It makes this film very fun to see.
  

RATING
OUT OF 5