Blues Brothers 2000

1998
PG
2h 3m

IMDb RATING

4.9/10

35K

YOUR RATING

Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, J. Evan Bonifant, Joe Morton, and Blues Brothers Band in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)

Jukebox Musical Action Comedy Crime Music Musical

Elwood must reunite the old band, with a few new members, and go on another "Mission from God."Elwood must reunite the old band, with a few new members, and go on another "Mission from God."Elwood must reunite the old band, with a few new members, and go on another "Mission from God."

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

4.9/10

35K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 4 nominations

Trivia
DirectorJohn Landisworked on this film for scale in order to keep the budget down. As did co-starsDan AykroydandJohn Goodman,against backend deals.

Goofs
When the sniper is lining up his shot at the truck rally show, the front cap on his scope appears closed. However, this is a night vision scope that has a protective cover that allows only the right amount of light in as to not ruin the light sensor inside the scope.

Quotes
Elwood Blues:Seeing as we're kinda like step-brothers, I thought maybe you could help me out.
Cab Chamberlain:How could I do that?
Elwood Blues:I need $500 for this car, see? And I thought maybe you could, you know, loan me the money... OR...
Cab Chamberlain:"OR" what?
Elwood Blues:I'm thinking of putting the band back together. Maybe you could join us.
Cab Chamberlain:I'm a commander in the Illinois State Police, and I enjoy my job. You *waltz* in here telling me I have a dead, white criminal brother, who was in a band which, the last time they played anywhere, were charged with
[looks to computer screen]
Cab Chamberlain:grand larceny, wreckless endangerment,
[raises his voice getting louder]
Cab Chamberlain:felonious motor vehicle assault, over SEVEN HUNDRED violations of the highway traffic act and DAMAGES, both public and private, IN EXCESS OF $24,000,000 and *YOU* ARE ASKING *ME* IF I WANT TO JOIN THIS BAND?
Elwood Blues:[nonchalantly]I could show you all the moves.
Cab Chamberlain:GET THE HELL OUT OF MY OFFICE RIGHT NOW!
Elwood Blues:[stands up and opens his arms]I think you need a hug.

Crazy credits
After the last credit has finished rolling, James Brown and the Blues Brothers sing "Please, Please, Please (don't go)" for another 3 minutes.

Alternate versions
The 1080p HD/Blu-ray version plasters the original 1997 Universal logo with a remastered version with the website underneath the globe. It also removes the Universal Studios Hollywood & Florida promo with the "Ask for Babs" gag.

Connections
Featured inSiskel & Ebert & the Movies: Blues Brothers 2000/Illtown/The Replacement Killers(1998)

Soundtracks
John The Revelator
Traditional - Arranged bySon House
Performed byTaj Mahal
Courtesy of Private Music

User reviews248

Review

Featured review

5/10

Meant to be a Tribute Movie, but it's just a sequel

Blues Brothers 2000 is a movie with good intentions, Aykroyd and Landis once again team up to recapture the magic in tribute to John Belushi, and almost all of the original cast are still here. Musically the magic is still there and without a doubt this film is all about the music, but the original Blues Brothers film was about so much more.

Blues Brothers 2000 like the first film has very little plot, and that didn't matter the first time around, but this time; without the comedy, the lack of plot is all too apparent. I just didn't find this film funny, with a few rehashed gags and some new ones that didn't work Blue Brothers 2000 really does struggle to entertain.

John Goodman doesn't try and replace John Belushi, and he actually does a good job in poor role, but the introduction of a kid to the Blues Brothers Band seemed completely pointless and adds absolutely nothing to the film.

The saving grace is the music, with Eric Clapton, BB King, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, etc. and the original Blues Brothers Band, the music is damn good, but this alone is not enough.

Thanks for trying, but must try harder. 5/10