The Blues Brothers

John Landis (Trading Places, An American Werewolf in London) directs this high-energy musical comedy that blends rhythm and blues with outrageous action. The film, inspired by the soul music-loving characters John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd created for Saturday Night Live, follows the road adventure of Jake “Joliet” Blues (Belushi) and his brother Elwood (Aykroyd), who reunite after Jake’s release from prison to embark on a “mission from God” — saving their childhood orphanage by raising $5,000. To succeed, they set out to reunite their band, tearing across Chicago while dodging relentless police, rival musicians, and a mysterious woman bent on revenge. Packed with legendary performances by iconic artists such as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and James Brown, the film delivers unforgettable music alongside its wild humor. Fun fact: The movie set a record for cinematic destruction, with over 100 cars wrecked during its massive, unforgettable chase scenes. — Jaime Mendez