
Elwood, the now lone "Blues Brother" finally released from prison, is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Once again hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops, led by Cabel the Curtis' son (and Elwood's step-brother), the Russian Mafia, and a militia group. On his new "mission from God" Elwood enlists the... (Full plot summary below)
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Elwood, the now lone "Blues Brother" finally released from prison, is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Once again hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops, led by Cabel the Curtis' son (and Elwood's step-brother), the Russian Mafia, and a militia group. On his new "mission from God" Elwood enlists the help of a young orphan, and a strip club bartender.
Leave your thoughts about Blues Brothers 2000.
| UK CriticIan Waldron-MantganiEverything bar the musical numbers is stolen from the original film, and comes across as desperately lackluster... |
| Boston PhoenixTed DrozdowskiBlues Brothers 2000 is a modern shocker: a musical-comedy that actually works. |
| Blu-ray.comBrian OrndorfIt goes without saying that Blues Brothers 2000 doesn't carry the original's significance and R-rated personality, yet select treats remain, while the soundtrack wails triumphantly. |
| San Francisco ExaminerBarbara ShulgasserA fabulous concert film with incredibly bad patter between the songs. |
| Aisle SeatMike McGranaghanThe film celebrates the blues with style and affection. |
| eFilmCritic.comRob GonsalvesEnjoyable sequel, if belated and needless. |
| Cincinnati EnquirerMargaret A. McGurkLike the original, it's a rambling wreck of a movie that's more fun than it deserves to be. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzIf viewed at this late date, it provides mostly nostalgia for the pairing of the lovable soulmates. |
| USA TodayMike ClarkNow a sequel has arrived, Blues Brothers 2000, offering more of the same. And less. |
| Urban CinefileUrban Cinefile CriticsIt's clear everyone on screen had a ball making this film -- and it rubs off on the audience. |