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Subject of Analysis | Thematic Exploration of "On a Mission from God" |
Genre | Comedy, Musical, Action |
Key Themes | Redemption, Faith, Absurdity, Brotherhood |
Director | John Landis |
Notable Cast Members | John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles |
Release Year | 1980 |
Plot Summary | Jake and Elwood Blues, known as the Blues Brothers, embark on a "mission from God" to save the orphanage where they were raised by reuniting their old blues band and raising $5,000 to pay the orphanage's property tax bill. |
Critical Reception | Mixed upon release, but has since garnered widespread acclaim and is considered a cult classic. Praised for its music, action sequences, and comedic performances. |
Box Office Success | Grossed over $115 million worldwide on a budget of $30 million. |
Cultural Impact | Significant influence on comedy and musical genres. The Blues Brothers characters have become iconic and continue to be referenced in popular culture. The film's soundtrack was also highly successful. |
Analysis of "Mission from God" | The "mission from God" serves as a central plot device, driving the narrative and providing a framework for the Blues Brothers' actions. It highlights the themes of faith, redemption, and the lengths people will go to for those they care about. The absurdity of their methods underscores the film's comedic tone. |
Further Reading | Roger Ebert's Review of "The Blues Brothers" |