Review of The Blues Brothers (1980) by Matt J — 15 Jan 2011

Easily one of the funniest movies ever. Plus more car crashes and chases than any action film I've ever seen.

This review of The Blues Brothers (1980) was written by Matt J on 15 Jan 2011.

The Blues Brothers has generally received very positive reviews.

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