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And it all makes perfect sense in the context of the universe created by Aykroyd (who co-wrote), Landis (who directed), and Belushi (his barely contained zeal provides the battery pack for this film). Two of the best car chases in cinematic history bookend the film, and in between there are show-stopping musical numbers, raw humor, Illinois Nazis, and a seriously disgruntled ex-fiancee. Will they manage to come up with the money in time?Ī musical comedy action fantasy should not work, especially when one considers that it is the first SNL skit-to-screen adventure (which, history has shown us, is a decidedly mixed bag). As they set off on their "mission from God" they seem to make more enemies along the way. The Blues Brothers want to help, and decide to put their blues band back together and raise the money by staging a big gig. The only way to keep the place open is if the $5000 tax on the property is paid within 11 days. They learn the Archdiocese will stop supporting the school and will sell the place to the Education Authority. After the release of Jake Blues from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit "The Penguin", the last of the nuns who raised them in a boarding school.
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