Here is why this 148-minute version of the film remains the definitive way to experience Jake and Elwood’s "mission from God." The Plot (In Case You’ve Been Living Under a Rock)
While the theatrical version is a tight comedy classic, the extended BluRay cut adds about 15 minutes of footage that flesh out the world: The.Blues.Brothers.1980.EXTENDED.1080p.BluRay.X...
Watching this in high definition is a game-changer. The 1080p transfer preserves the gritty, industrial aesthetic of 1980s Chicago. You can see every bead of sweat on Ray Charles’s forehead and every shard of flying glass during the record-breaking car chases. The audio mix is equally important—the soundtrack features Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, and John Lee Hooker, and it sounds crisp and booming in lossless audio. The Verdict Here is why this 148-minute version of the
Additional dialogue adds to the surreal, deadpan humor that Belushi and Aykroyd pioneered. Why the 1080p BluRay Quality Matters The audio mix is equally important—the soundtrack features
Fresh out of Joliet Prison, "Joliet" Jake Blues (John Belushi) and his brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) visit the orphanage where they were raised. When they learn it’s facing foreclosure, they decide to raise the $5,000 tax bill by getting their old rhythm and blues band back together.
If you haven’t seen John Landis’s 1980 masterpiece, The Blues Brothers , you’re missing out on one of the most chaotic, soulful, and genuinely funny movies ever made. But if you’re looking at the cut, you’re in for an even wilder ride.
A Mission from God: Reviewing The Blues Brothers (1980) Extended Edition