Review of The Blues Brothers (1980) by Jack M — 05 Jun 2014

An enjoyable and chaotic road trip comedy filled with catchy music numbers and memorable car chases.

This review of The Blues Brothers (1980) was written by Jack M on 05 Jun 2014.

The Blues Brothers has generally received very positive reviews.

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