Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) movie poster

Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)

"The Blues Are Back"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 65%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 48% (RT: 47%, MC: 48) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MusicActionComedyCrime

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Director
Runtime
2h 3m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.3/10 (725 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
47%
Metacritic
48
Cast
Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues
John Goodman as Mighty Mack McTeer
Joe Morton as Cab Chamberlain
Frank Oz as Warden
J. Evan Bonifant as Buster Blues
B.B. King as Malvern Gasperon
Wilson Pickett as Mr. Pickett
Aretha Franklin as Mrs. Murphy
It's divisive. Only 65% of audiences liked it based on 725 votes. Critics gave it 48%.
Overview
Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Blues Brothers 2000, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of Blues Brothers 2000 was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Blues Brothers 2000 is a 1998 music, action, comedy film directed by John Landis. Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.

The film has been rated by 725 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a music film, Blues Brothers 2000 delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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