The Blues Brothers - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital

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<.[CDATA[ Comedy icons John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star in the outrageously funny musical comedy The Blues Brothers. After the release of Jake Blues (Belushi) from prison, he and brother Elwood (Aykroyd) take their blues band back on the road in an attempt to raise money for the orphanage where they were raised. Havoc ensues as the brothers seek redemption on their "mission from God." Directed by John Landis (National Lampoon's Animal House), the soul-stirring comedy classic features musical performances by blues legends Ray Charles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Cab Calloway. Review: The best Belushi / Aykroyd movie out there is even better on 4K - This is for the 4K / Blu-Ray release from Universal. I've known of this film and seen it many times since it came out back in 1980. After watching a short on Belushi, I figured it was time to get one of his best films, The Blue Brothers, and was not disappointed at all. For those who may not know (hopefully there are very few of you), The Blues Brothers started out as a recurring sketch on Saturday Night Live back in the 70's. As Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi worked hard to make this music act memorable and enjoyable, it was eventually decided that they're "story" should be told on the Big Screen, and this movie was born. We start with "Joliet" Jake Blues being released from prison and his brother Elwood is there to pick him up. Fulfilling a promise, they visit the Nun who was head of the orphanage in which Jake & Elwood were raised. The orphanage needs $5000 to pay off their Tax Debt and keep running. After visiting a preacher played by James Brown, Jake "sees the light" and realizes that they need to reunite their old band in order to raise the funds to save the orphanage. What ensues is a very hilarious quest by the Blues Brothers who do what they can to raise the money while making lots of enemies along the way from State Troopers to Rednecks to Illinois Nazis. The movie has an excellent blend of comedy & action not to mention the most excellent music performed by such greats as James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, John Lee Hooker, and those are just the ones that appear on screen. With others adding to the soundtrack like Sam & Dave, this movie becomes a unique and extraordinarily entertaining film. The 4k - Blu-Ray package by Universal Studios is Top Notch. Not only do you get the Theatrical & Extended Cuts, but they're all available on both 4K and Blu-Ray discs in the package. There are also 3 behind-the-scenes documentary clips that are both informative and entertaining. Visually and Auditorily, this film is extremely entertaining. From the music performances by some of the most recognizable faces in the Blues industry, to the fantastic chase sequences throughout, this film cannot disappoint anybody. I do have a small bit of advice that this film is rated "R". Primarily, this is due to Language and that's about it. If you can get past the profanity, the movie is very entertaining. Also, you get a choice between Theatrical and Extended Cuts, so you have some good choices ahead of you. Whatever is decided, you can't go wrong, In the end, Highly Recommended for those who remember the original Saturday Night Live cast, fans of great Blues Music, and fans of Chicago in general. Review: Great - Best movie ever. Delivery was so fast they don't even know I have it yet 😅