"We're on a mission from God." Ah, The Blues Brothers - one of the greatest musical-comedies ever made. "Joliet" Jake Blues (John Belushi) and his soul brother, Elwood Blues, are on a mission to save the orphanage they grew up in from being closed. To do this, they must reunite their old band and make enough money to pay off the orphanage's debt. Unfortunately, they must deal with angry redneck musicians, Illinois Neo-Nazis, and the Chicago police. In the course of the movie, their are no fewer than 2 major car chases, a Guinness world record-winning number of car wrecks, and a standoff featuring police cars, helicopters, and Sherman tanks, as well as numerous song-and-dance numbers with famous musicians, including James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, and Ray Charles. Carrie Fisher has a small but vital role as Jake's jilted lover, who continuously tries to kill him and his brother through numerous methods, including a rocket launcher, flamethrower, and M16. John Candy also appears near the end of the film, while Paul Reuben, Frank Oz, and Steven Spielberg, and others make cameo appearances.
According to "L'Osservatore Romano" (the official newspaper of the Vatican), The Blues Brothers is a must-see movie for Catholics.
Rating: 4/4
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