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The Blues Brothers

*The Blues Brothers* is a 1980 musical comedy film about two brothers, Jake and Elwood Blues, who reunite their blues band to save their childhood orphanage from foreclosure. They embark on a humorous, often chaotic journey across Illinois, performing iconic blues and soul songs along the way. The film combines comedy, music, and chase scenes, featuring appearances by famous musicians like Aretha Franklin and James Brown. It highlights themes of friendship, redemption, and the power of music, all set against a backdrop of a vibrant, jazz-infused Chicago.