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Blues Brothers 2000 poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.0 / 100
1998·Action / Comedy / Crime·2h 3m

BLUES BROTHERS 2000

“The Blues Are Back”

Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. 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.

Above the Line
John Landis·DirectorJohn Landis·ScreenplayDan Aykroyd·WriterDavid Herrington·Director of PhotographyPaul Shaffer·Original Music ComposerDale Beldin·Editor
Cast
Dan Aykroyd·Elwood BluesJohn Goodman·Mighty Mack McTeerJoe Morton·Cab ChamberlainFrank Oz·WardenJ. Evan Bonifant·Buster BluesB.B. King·Malvern GasperonWilson Pickett·Mr. PickettAretha Franklin·Mrs. MurphyJames Brown·Cleophus JamesJunior Wells·Junior Wells
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 1
John Landis·Director
Writing· 2
Dan Aykroyd·WriterJohn Landis·Screenplay
Camera· 1
David Herrington·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dale Beldin·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Paul Shaffer·MusicPaul Shaffer·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Deborah Nadoolman Landis·Costume Design
Production· 3
Dan Aykroyd·ProducerJohn Landis·ProducerLeslie Belzberg·Producer
Other Departments· 11
Alison Reid·Stunt CoordinatorBob Minor·StuntsJoni Avery·StuntsRobert Racki·StuntsShelley Cook·StuntsJack Gill·Stunt DriverPaul Bolton·ElectricianYves Langlois·StuntsErik Cord·StuntsRay Conchado·ElectricianKevin Alanthwaite·Gaffer
By the Numbers
51.0
OF 100
Master Score
4.9
OF 10
IMDb
46%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$14M
ROI -50%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Blues Brothers 2000's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#FFFFFF
#336699
Mood
Formal, Serious, Iconic
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Four male figures, three adults and one child, are standing in a line from left to right, all wearing black suits, white shirts, black ties, black fedora hats, ”

Key Elements
Black SuitsWhite ShirtsBlack TiesBlack Fedora HatsDark SunglassesBlack Briefcase
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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