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Release Date:
6 February 1998 (USA)
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Tagline:
The Blues Are Back
Plot:
Elwood must reunite the old band, with a few new members, and go on another "Mission from God." full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination
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(9 articles)
[TV] Fear Itself: The Complete First Season
(From JustPressPlay. 15 September 2009, 5:00 AM, PDT)
Exclusive Portrait: Blues Brother, ‘Ghostbuster’ Dan Aykroyd in Chicago
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 30 March 2009, 1:28 AM, PDT)
(From JustPressPlay. 15 September 2009, 5:00 AM, PDT)
Exclusive Portrait: Blues Brother, ‘Ghostbuster’ Dan Aykroyd in Chicago
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 30 March 2009, 1:28 AM, PDT)
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NOT a sequel, but a TRIBUTE!!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Walter Levine | ... | Same Guard |
 | Dan Aykroyd | ... | Elwood Blues |
| Tom Davis | ... | Prison Clerk |
 | Frank Oz | ... | Warden |
| Shann Johnson | ... | Matara / Dancer |
| B.B. King | ... | Malvern Gasperon |
| Kathleen Freeman | ... | Mother Mary Stigmata |
 | J. Evan Bonifant | ... | Buster |
 | Gloria Slade | ... | Police Receptionist |
| Joe Morton | ... | Cabel Chamberlain |
 | Jennifer Irwin | ... | Nun #1 |
| Junior Wells | ... | Junior Wells |
| Lonnie Brooks | ... | Lonnie Brooks |
| Leon Pendarvis | ... | Stripster Band |
| Steve Potts | ... | Stripster Band |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for exotic dancing and some language.
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Runtime:
123 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:G (Québec) |
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/New Brunswick/Nova Scotia/Ontario/Prince Edward Island/Saskatchewan) |
South Korea:All |
USA:PG-13 (#35812) |
Brazil:Livre |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Belgium:KT |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12/9 |
France:U |
Germany:6 (w) |
Ireland:12 |
Netherlands:AL |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG |
Sweden:7 |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:PG |
Iceland:L
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Dan Aykroyd reportedly lost 90 lbs to reprise the role of Elwood Blues.
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Goofs:
Miscellaneous: After the revival when Elwood is being chased by the police there are only 9 cop cars chasing him but 59 cop cars crash with one stopping before the crash, therefore making the car count 60.
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Quotes:
Mighty Mack:
Elwood, they have automatic weapons.
Elwood Blues: Look in the glove compartment.
Mighty Mack: Carpet Tacks! They have guns and we have carpet tacks.
Elwood Blues: They're not carpet tacks. They're dry-wall nails.
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Elwood Blues: Look in the glove compartment.
Mighty Mack: Carpet Tacks! They have guns and we have carpet tacks.
Elwood Blues: They're not carpet tacks. They're dry-wall nails.
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Movie Connections:
References It's a Gift (1934)
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Soundtrack:
Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)
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Contrary to popular opinion, this is not a sequel. It is supposed to be a tribute to the original. People who bash this movie without reading Aykroyd's interviews are ignorant to the intent here. This movie was originally to be a sequel back in 1981 just before Belushi died. When that happened, the idea for another adventure fell away. But after almost two decades, Aykroyd wanted to do something to revisit the classic film and pay homage to his friend and co-star Belushi, so he assembled this "Concert Movie", which is supposed to be all about THE MUSIC, not the story. The only reason a story was put in was to keep it moving from musical number to musical number, because everyone knows that straight concert films are pretty boring, even if you really like the performer(s). So here it is, for the true Blues Brothers fans to enjoy. P.S.-And if your problem with the plot was some of the cartoony style actions that occur (Cabel being pulled heavenward and his clothes magically "changing", et cetera), remember that the original had the same things. In the first one the entire band's clothing "magically" changes for a concert, but if you know that this is merely a representation of the character's psychological state and not a literal change, then the film works much better. The same idea works for the much-maligned "zombie" sequence near the end at Queen Mousette's mansion. Also, people complain about the Bluesmobile in this film being able to drive underwater. Well, in the first film the car flew, performed flips, and was nearly indestructible. In fact, if you watch the DVD of the first film, you find in the deleted scenes and "Making-of" section that the Bluesmobile is supposed to be "magic", because it was parked each night inside a power transformer. How is that for cheesiness on the first film? So that also explains Elwood's ability to smuggle himself in the dash of the car in this one, and the car being able to crash land from a fiery loop-de-loop at the fairgrounds. Even though I wish this film could have been a little edgier and darker in tone like the original, I do find its bold and effective use of color to be magnificent and fascinating. Perhaps this film has a little more depth than people expect, so they incorrectly perceive it to be a lackluster and shallow mindnumbing entertainment. I know better ....... Remove the stars in the address to e-mail me.