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Blues Brothers 2000 Runtime: 123 minutes Studio: Universal Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Blues Brothers Franchise Position: 1 Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd), now released from prison and without his brother Jake, embarks on a mission to reunite the band with the help of a golden-voiced bartender (John Goodman) and a precocious 10-year-old orphan (J. Evan Bonifant), all while facing numerous obstacles.  Ratings: My Rating: 5.5/10 IMDb: 4.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 46% (Critics), 52% (Audience) Metacritic: 46/100 TMDb: 5.2/10 Plot Summary: Upon his release from prison, Elwood Blues sets out to reunite the Blues Brothers band to fulfill a new "mission from God." Along the way, he faces challenges and forms new alliances, including with a young orphan and a talented bartender, as they work together to revive the band and confront various adversaries. Critics Review: Roger Ebert gave the film two out of four stars, noting that while the film had good music, it lacked...

The Blues Brothers Runtime: 133 minutes Studio: Universal Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Blues Brothers  Franchise Position: 1 Jake and Elwood Blues reunite their R&B band to raise $5,000 to save the Catholic orphanage where they were raised, encountering numerous obstacles along the way. Ratings: My Rating: 8.5/10 IMDb: 7.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 71% Metacritic: 60/100 TMDb: 7.9/10 Plot Summary: Upon Jake Blues' release from prison, he and his brother Elwood embark on a mission to save the Catholic orphanage they grew up in from foreclosure. They aim to raise $5,000 by reuniting their old rhythm and blues band for a performance. Their journey is filled with musical performances, car chases, and encounters with various adversaries, including the police and a country and western band. Critics Review: The Blues Brothers is praised as a musical comedy that is both exuberant and anarchic, with energetic performances and a unique blend of music and humor. Christia...