Review of The Blues Brothers (1980) by Joe D — 06 Jul 2014

My favorite film of all time, this film is a classic.

This review of The Blues Brothers (1980) was written by Joe D on 06 Jul 2014.

The Blues Brothers has generally received very positive reviews.

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