The Blues Brothers Collection (DVD)
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Title: The Blues Brothers Collection
Leading Role: Aretha Franklin,B.B. King,Cab Calloway,Dan Aykroyd,Eric Clapton,James Brown,John Belushi,Ray Charles
Director: John Landis
EAN: 5050582359473
Rating: UK:15
Product ID: EPID48270260
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Firstly, a quick overview of what you get in this 4-disc set.
Disc 1 - The Blues Brothers (as previously released).
Disc 2 - Blues Brothers 2000 (as previously released).
Disc 3 - The Best of the Blues Brothers (as previously released).
Disc 4 - The Blues Brothers: Anniversary Edition (previously unreleased).
I'll be honest, I bought this set simply for the films. The first one is excellent in my opinion, with great comedy, wit, writing, and amazing music. The second is more of a guilty pleasure. Not being as well-made as the first, the songs and comedy are all of the same excellent standard, the songs in particular being very enjoyable, as all the musicians from the original (and then some!!!) are back. The musical talent on display in these first two discs is incredible for those who appreciate music.
Discs 3 and 4, I didn't really know what I was getting here. I was pleasantly surprised with both though, especially disc 3. This features original live concert footage of the band performing when it was just an act on 'Saturday Night Live' back in the late '70s. Soul Man in particular is brilliant, and I'm told it went on to become a number 1. You can see why the Hollywood execs gave them backing for a film off the strength of the performances here!
Disc 4 is just a special edition of The Blues Brothers, but has a nice set of extra features unavailable on the original release (disc 1). Among these are an informative tribute to John Belushi, which really help appreciate more what kind of man he was and the close off-screen relationship he developed with Aykroyd. Also included is a fantastic song-selection feature, which I use a lot!
Highly recommended package, and the price is a bargain for what you get!
Disc 1 - The Blues Brothers (as previously released).
Disc 2 - Blues Brothers 2000 (as previously released).
Disc 3 - The Best of the Blues Brothers (as previously released).
Disc 4 - The Blues Brothers: Anniversary Edition (previously unreleased).
I'll be honest, I bought this set simply for the films. The first one is excellent in my opinion, with great comedy, wit, writing, and amazing music. The second is more of a guilty pleasure. Not being as well-made as the first, the songs and comedy are all of the same excellent standard, the songs in particular being very enjoyable, as all the musicians from the original (and then some!!!) are back. The musical talent on display in these first two discs is incredible for those who appreciate music.
Discs 3 and 4, I didn't really know what I was getting here. I was pleasantly surprised with both though, especially disc 3. This features original live concert footage of the band performing when it was just an act on 'Saturday Night Live' back in the late '70s. Soul Man in particular is brilliant, and I'm told it went on to become a number 1. You can see why the Hollywood execs gave them backing for a film off the strength of the performances here!
Disc 4 is just a special edition of The Blues Brothers, but has a nice set of extra features unavailable on the original release (disc 1). Among these are an informative tribute to John Belushi, which really help appreciate more what kind of man he was and the close off-screen relationship he developed with Aykroyd. Also included is a fantastic song-selection feature, which I use a lot!
Highly recommended package, and the price is a bargain for what you get!
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Ellwood Blues bandReview created: 26/02/09
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) I watched the films before on tv and at friends loved it from start to finish most favourite patrt aboput the film is when the band is back together and are one step ahead of the police who are out in major force to capturether fujitives on the run!.
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the blues brothers collectionReview created: 02/01/09
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) the best film ever made, the first one.
the only film i've finished watching ( years and years ago ) for the first time and watched it again straight again. now i've got it in a lovely boxset with BB 2000 and a collection dvd full of more music and interviews.
if you have never seen blues brothers, go out and rent it or buy it and have a great time
the only film i've finished watching ( years and years ago ) for the first time and watched it again straight again. now i've got it in a lovely boxset with BB 2000 and a collection dvd full of more music and interviews.
if you have never seen blues brothers, go out and rent it or buy it and have a great time
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BluesReview created: 01/08/08
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I could'nt believe I had bought these dvd's (collection) so cheaply.
Wow what a bargain.
Regards the film's: good music, good humour, pity about the acting but I suppose 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
Wow what a bargain.
Regards the film's: good music, good humour, pity about the acting but I suppose 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
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THE BLUES BROTHERS COLLECTIONI SIMPLY LOVE THIS BLUE BROTHERS COLLECTION,HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME DO WE HAVE A COMPLETE SET OF THE BLUE BROTHERS STARTING JOHN BELUSHI AND DAN AKROYD OF GHOSTBUSTERS FILMS WHO PLAY JAKE AND ELWOOD BLUES,THE BROTHERS WHO GROW UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS WHOS HEARTS ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.THE ONLY THING IS THEY HAVE IN ALL THEY FILMS,THE POLICE OR SOME OTHER PEOPLE AFTER THEM AND ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS SING AND DANCE AND MAKE BLUES MUSIC WHICH I MUST ADMIT THEY DO RATHER WELL
THE STORYLINES AND ACTING IS DONE RATHER WELL AND IS WELL ACTED BY TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT ACCORDING STYLES
JOHN BELUSHI EVEN THOUGH HE IS NO LONGER WITH IS IS A MORE COMICAL AND IN YOUR FACE ACTOR WHO BEFORE APPEARING IN THESE FILMS WAS IN FILMS SUCH AS ANIMAL HOUSE BUT THE WAY HE PORTRAYS ONE OF THE TWO BLUES BROTHERS IS DONE RATHER WELL AND HE SOMEHOW MANAGES TO PUT IT OFF
ALL IN ALL A GREAT COLLECTION AND I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT
THE STORYLINES AND ACTING IS DONE RATHER WELL AND IS WELL ACTED BY TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT ACCORDING STYLES
JOHN BELUSHI EVEN THOUGH HE IS NO LONGER WITH IS IS A MORE COMICAL AND IN YOUR FACE ACTOR WHO BEFORE APPEARING IN THESE FILMS WAS IN FILMS SUCH AS ANIMAL HOUSE BUT THE WAY HE PORTRAYS ONE OF THE TWO BLUES BROTHERS IS DONE RATHER WELL AND HE SOMEHOW MANAGES TO PUT IT OFF
ALL IN ALL A GREAT COLLECTION AND I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT
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jake and elwwod!these two films are clasics!!!
everyone whos anyone likes the blues brothers!
and what more can you ask for with two!!! yes two extra bonus discs in this box set!
a must have for ALL blues fans!!
a must have for ALL dvd collections!
everyone whos anyone likes the blues brothers!
and what more can you ask for with two!!! yes two extra bonus discs in this box set!
a must have for ALL blues fans!!
a must have for ALL dvd collections!
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