Review of The Blues Brothers (1980) by William R — 08 May 2011

This movie is a pop-culture gem! All the musical stars and history just blow my mind! It's absolutely hilarious and fabulously ridiculous.

This review of The Blues Brothers (1980) was written by William R on 08 May 2011.

The Blues Brothers has generally received very positive reviews.

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