. Review: The best Belushi / Aykroyd movie out there is even better on 4K - This is for the 4K / Blu-Ray release from Universal. I've known of this film and seen it many times since it came out back in 1980. After watching a short on Belushi, I figured it was time to get one of his best films, The Blue Brothers, and was not disappointed at all. For those who may not know (hopefully there are very few of you), The Blues Brothers started out as a recurring sketch on Saturday Night Live back in the 70's. As Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi worked hard to make this music act memorable and enjoyable, it was eventually decided that they're "story" should be told on the Big Screen, and this movie was born. We start with "Joliet" Jake Blues being released from prison and his brother Elwood is there to pick him up. Fulfilling a promise, they visit the Nun who was head of the orphanage in which Jake & Elwood were raised. The orphanage needs $5000 to pay off their Tax Debt and keep running. After visiting a preacher played by James Brown, Jake "sees the light" and realizes that they need to reunite their old band in order to raise the funds to save the orphanage. What ensues is a very hilarious quest by the Blues Brothers who do what they can to raise the money while making lots of enemies along the way from State Troopers to Rednecks to Illinois Nazis. The movie has an excellent blend of comedy & action not to mention the most excellent music performed by such greats as James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, John Lee Hooker, and those are just the ones that appear on screen. With others adding to the soundtrack like Sam & Dave, this movie becomes a unique and extraordinarily entertaining film. The 4k - Blu-Ray package by Universal Studios is Top Notch. Not only do you get the Theatrical & Extended Cuts, but they're all available on both 4K and Blu-Ray discs in the package. There are also 3 behind-the-scenes documentary clips that are both informative and entertaining. Visually and Auditorily, this film is extremely entertaining. From the music performances by some of the most recognizable faces in the Blues industry, to the fantastic chase sequences throughout, this film cannot disappoint anybody. I do have a small bit of advice that this film is rated "R". Primarily, this is due to Language and that's about it. If you can get past the profanity, the movie is very entertaining. Also, you get a choice between Theatrical and Extended Cuts, so you have some good choices ahead of you. Whatever is decided, you can't go wrong, In the end, Highly Recommended for those who remember the original Saturday Night Live cast, fans of great Blues Music, and fans of Chicago in general. Review: Great - Best movie ever. Delivery was so fast they don't even know I have it yet 😅
| ASIN | B085KJSBYF |
| Actors | Carrie Fisher, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, John Belushi, John Candy |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #84 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #8 in Comedy (Movies & TV) #38 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,350) |
| Director | John Landis |
| Item model number | BR61211172 |
| Language | English (DTS 5.1), English (DTS:X Master Audio), French (DTS 5.1) |
| MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format | 4K, NTSC, Subtitled |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Producers | Robert K. Weiss |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.39 ounces |
| Release date | May 19, 2020 |
| Run time | 2 hours and 28 minutes |
| Studio | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment |
| Subtitles: | French, Spanish, Swedish |
S**M
The best Belushi / Aykroyd movie out there is even better on 4K
This is for the 4K / Blu-Ray release from Universal. I've known of this film and seen it many times since it came out back in 1980. After watching a short on Belushi, I figured it was time to get one of his best films, The Blue Brothers, and was not disappointed at all. For those who may not know (hopefully there are very few of you), The Blues Brothers started out as a recurring sketch on Saturday Night Live back in the 70's. As Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi worked hard to make this music act memorable and enjoyable, it was eventually decided that they're "story" should be told on the Big Screen, and this movie was born. We start with "Joliet" Jake Blues being released from prison and his brother Elwood is there to pick him up. Fulfilling a promise, they visit the Nun who was head of the orphanage in which Jake & Elwood were raised. The orphanage needs $5000 to pay off their Tax Debt and keep running. After visiting a preacher played by James Brown, Jake "sees the light" and realizes that they need to reunite their old band in order to raise the funds to save the orphanage. What ensues is a very hilarious quest by the Blues Brothers who do what they can to raise the money while making lots of enemies along the way from State Troopers to Rednecks to Illinois Nazis. The movie has an excellent blend of comedy & action not to mention the most excellent music performed by such greats as James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, John Lee Hooker, and those are just the ones that appear on screen. With others adding to the soundtrack like Sam & Dave, this movie becomes a unique and extraordinarily entertaining film. The 4k - Blu-Ray package by Universal Studios is Top Notch. Not only do you get the Theatrical & Extended Cuts, but they're all available on both 4K and Blu-Ray discs in the package. There are also 3 behind-the-scenes documentary clips that are both informative and entertaining. Visually and Auditorily, this film is extremely entertaining. From the music performances by some of the most recognizable faces in the Blues industry, to the fantastic chase sequences throughout, this film cannot disappoint anybody. I do have a small bit of advice that this film is rated "R". Primarily, this is due to Language and that's about it. If you can get past the profanity, the movie is very entertaining. Also, you get a choice between Theatrical and Extended Cuts, so you have some good choices ahead of you. Whatever is decided, you can't go wrong, In the end, Highly Recommended for those who remember the original Saturday Night Live cast, fans of great Blues Music, and fans of Chicago in general.
C**N
Great
Best movie ever. Delivery was so fast they don't even know I have it yet 😅
S**N
BB! Yep!
First I received this item with its package broken. But the seller replaced it with the same one in perfect condition soon after I asks for it. If you want to enjoy a good quality comedy with good vibe music, played by one of the best members, this is the movie to go to. For sure!
J**S
great movie, great 4K release
Get it.
P**R
the blues brothers are an iconic duo. if you love coedy with action..... this is for you!
one of the best comedy ever.
E**R
GREAT sound track master/transfer, Video good, digital redemption process frustrating
The video transfer was probably as good as could be expected from a 50 year old source - certainly better than HDMI 1024. The soundtrack, if played back through BluRay Audio high res decoding is SO good - better than what you heard at the theatre for the original release. Redeeming the digital download/copy was a REAL frustration. The support from Universal was well below average and I finally had to figure it out on my own. The issue was that the website that hosts the download procedure has a bad design/UI. The whole effort, however, is worth it as this is one of the best movies of all time.
A**R
Good
Good
R**7
Good movie
Wonderful comedy
R**S
Un clásico que no puede faltar en tu videoteca si te gusta el R&B
W**E
Loved the movie❤️❤️
P**L
Pour la version française, il faut choisir la version cinéma dans le menu. Sinon, elle a 5 secondes de retard dans l'autre version. Seul petit défaut, sinon, le bleu ray est top.
A**R
This came in perfect shape.
B**Y
Ce vieux film est toujours au goût du jour,je l'ai prêté à un ados et il lui a énormément plu
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