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The Blues Brothers
Movie (1980)
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Movie (1980)
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
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Sex & Nudity
A character propositions an English woman to meet him at a motel.
Violence & Gore
Comedic violence includes repeated slaps by a nun, a jilted bride firing a machine gun and rocket launcher, and gunfire from several characters, sometimes destroying a building.
Profanity
Contains the "N" word, variations of "f--k", "bulls--t", "s--t", "piss", "damn", "peckerhead", and "honkies".
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters smoke cigarettes and a pipe, and drink whiskey and shots.
Frightening Scenes
Frequent car chases involve hundreds of police vehicles and gunfire from pursuers, including Neo-Nazis, creating intense peril.
Other things to know
Stores like Pier One Imports are pointed out during a car chase through a shopping mall.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The movie teaches an appreciation for jazz, blues, and rhythm and blues music.
Role models
Characters have good intentions to save an orphanage and love music, but frequently break the law.
Representation
The review notes demographic mentions including an older African-American man, a soul food diner waitress, and musicians.
Learning
Families can discuss how violence is used for the sake of comedy in this movie.
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