If you try to compare this movie to most modern movies, you'll be dissapointed. I'll agree to that. If however your either a true fan of music or the first movie this ones a keeper. I think the story trying to be told here is about the music. Look at it like an adult film (no there's nothing naughty here) but the comparison is good. You don't get an adult film for the story, you get it for the content. The All-star cast of some of music's best ever is the true reason to have this film. Oh and as to the bluesmobile, no it's not the same old Dodge, but a 400hp (nascar motor in movie car) Ford Crown Vic that can drive underwater (oh I know) is worth watching. Remember, thier on a mission from God.
Previous experiences with "part 2" movies made much later than the original have usually left me disappointed. As such, I did not have high hopes when I discovered that a second Blues Brothers movie had been made almost twenty years after the original. I opted to buy a copy of this film mainly because of curiosity. Blues Brothers 2000 picks up the story from the first film with the lone surviving Blues Brother Elwood (played by Dan Aykroyd) getting out of prison. Everything he knows and loves is gone. Undeterred, he sets in to buying a new car (The Bluesmobile) and getting his old band back together, but not before becoming an unexpected mentor to a young boy. The story works pretty well, as does the humor. In no time at all, the police are after Elwood and his band, just like old times. He makes other enemies along the way as well. Many of the situations he and the band get into are completely over the top, but they work well as compared to the original. Impressively enough, many members of the original cast reunited to make this film. Perhaps even more so impressively, almost all of the cast looks and acts almost like they did in the original film. My only complaint is that at times, the movie demands that you suspend your disbelief in the face of some very unlikely situations, such as the police officer ascending through the revival tent and assuming a new identity. Likewise, the scenes involving the bayou and voodoo queen are somewhat hollow and unrealistic. All in all, I felt the Blues Brothers 2000 film was a worthwhile movie to watch. The plot excels at showing us a believable future for the Elwood and the band. There is still quite a bit of comedy and the style is true to the original. Finally, the musical performances scattered throughout are not to be missed. It's definitely worth watching.Read full review
Sequels usually suck, so I was prepared to hate this movie, especially since the original was so great. I didn't hate it. This was so artfully crafted and the cast was obviously having a great time performing that it was a joy to watch. The music was incredible, and the sheer number of legends performing it was astounding!
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Think NEW COKE...ahhh, we are dating ourselves! Anyways, this movie was okay and I can see where Dan was going trying to reprise the flavor of the original. Which he tries and succeeds in some parts, such as the members of the Blues band or the appearance of Aretha Franklin or the "owner of the Honky Tonk bar (who I can't think of)" John Goodman tries to fills John Belushi's shoes but he can't...he does his best (like Dan) which leaves the little blond-haired kid who I just found annoying! One of the things that the movie could do without...and come on! WHERE IS OUR PLYMOUTH CRUISER!!! Our blessed lady of accleration is placed with a pretender! A...Ford Taurus...I think??? It looks like our baby but it smells funny...I'd love to have a car just PAINTED like the Bluesmobile for the only fact that the criticism would be saved for people in New Mexico...or wherever I am whenever I own this fictional car...but it wouldn't be featured on a movie endorsing Jake or Elwood. Rent it, but don't buy it...one of the best parts is actually the end with this all-star Blues/Jazz concert featuring Josh Redman, BB King, Eric Clapton, and a whole bunch others that you've seen or heard before...a nice tribute to both Belushi, the first movie, and the music...Read full review
I have to be honest, the first Blues Brothers movie is what turned me on to the Blues. I had always liked Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Ray Charles, but had never even heard of most of the rest of the perfomers in the first movie. It opened my eyes and ears to a whole new world. As for the Music in the second movie, it has even more ambition then the first did, adding in the amazing talents of Bo Diddley, BB King, Dr. John, Wilson Pickett, Eric Clampton, Billy Preston, Sam Cooke,,, and so many other greats. The plot is pretty thin, and even though I am a big John Goodman fan, he just can't fill the shoes (or vocals) of John Belushi. God Bless Dan Akroyd for giving it a try, the soundtrack alone is what makes this movie worth watching (as long as you mute John Goodmans attempts at singing)As I watch this movie and the first BB, I am almost in tears at the talent that is no longer with us. Thank God For John, Dan and John Landis for making these movies.Read full review
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