Review of The Blues Brothers (1980) by Brian S — 05 Aug 2016

Unashamedly indulgent yet hilariously fun, The Blues Brothers will ironically leave you feeling anything but blue once the opening credits start rolling.

This review of The Blues Brothers (1980) was written by Brian S on 05 Aug 2016.

The Blues Brothers has generally received very positive reviews.

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