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Blues Brothers 2000
1998 123 min United States of America PG-13 0+
★5.4
Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: John Landis
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Description
Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.
Budget:
$28M
US Gross:
$14.05M
Worldwide:
$14.05M
Starring
Dan Aykroyd
Actor
John Goodman
Actor
Walter Levine
Actor
Awards
5 nominations total
Key opinion
Blues Brothers 2000 functions primarily as a showcase for legendary blues and soul musicians rather than a cohesive narrative sequel. While the film excels as a high-energy musical celebration, it struggles to replicate the cult status and charismatic chemistry of the original cast.
| Score | The soundtrack features an exceptional lineup of blues and soul legends that stands as the film's strongest asset. | |
| Acting | The absence of John Belushi and John Candy leaves a void in the film's onscreen charisma and comedic soul. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is widely considered thin, trivial, or secondary to the musical performances. | |
| Originality | The film's visual and musical scale creates a divisive experience: some enjoy the brighter, grander spectacle, while others feel it lacks the gritty, cult charm of the 1980 original. |