John Landis and Dan Aykroyd should be ashamed for ever making this movie. Not only is it an insult to the audience, but to all the great talents involved as well. And sadly, one of the best parts is the dedication in the beginning to John Belushi, Cab Calloway and John Candy. Too bad the film doesn’t honor their greatness by being good itself. I think most would agree too when I say that Aykroyd was one of the great comic geniuses of the late 70’s and early 80’s. But something happened along the way because he’s just not funny anymore. So in an attempt to overcome this dry spell, Aykroyd is trying to capitalize on past successes. First it was that terrible CONEHEADS movie, and now THE BLUES BROTHERS (one of the classics). What’s next? Can we expect a whole movie made out of the Bass-O-Matic? How about GHOSTBUSTERS 3, Dan? Now there’s a great idea. NOT!!! (I wouldn’t be surprised if we hear about the latter being in the works soon too.) Listen Dan, it's time to move on. Quit going back to the old stuff because it’s not working. Forget playing it safe. The only way you will ever get back the edge that made you great in the first place is to take more chances, just like you used to.

      In terms of music, BB2000 wasn’t bad. Some of the songs were good, but most were average. There was one sequence, however, that kept this flick from being a total waste. In the plot, the Blues Brothers have to compete in a Battle of the Bands, and their only rival is one other group. This band, however, is composed of some of the greatest living musicians ever, making fantastic cameos. If you know anything about music, you will love this part. But as much as I enjoyed this sequence, it’s not a good enough reason to see the movie. My recommendation, turn it on in the last half-hour whenever it plays on cable. That’s the only way you won’t feel ripped off.