The Blues Brothers

Two criminal brothers cause mayhem when they re‑form their blues band to raise the funds needed to save their old orphanage from closure. The comedy stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, who portray the brothers as the central protagonists in the film.

The Blues Brothers is a programme classified as a movie and falls squarely within the comedy genre. It presents itself as a light‑hearted entertainment piece that centres on the misadventures of its protagonists, offering a blend of music and humour throughout its run. The story follows two brothers who have a history of criminal activity. In an effort to stop the closure of the orphanage where they were raised, they decide to reform their old blues band. Their plan to raise the required money quickly turns chaotic, as their attempts to organise performances and collect funds generate a cascade of mayhem and disorder. The production is firmly pitched as a comedy, with the humour largely driven by the brothers’ reckless schemes and the ensuing pandemonium. John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd take the lead roles, portraying the duo whose antics propel the narrative forward. Their on‑screen partnership provides the central comic engine of the programme. Throughout the film, the brothers’ endeavour to save the orphanage by reviving their blues act results in a series of disorderly episodes. The continual escalation of their reckless actions reinforces the comedic tone, making the programme a straightforward, humour‑filled tale of two criminals trying to rescue a cherished institution.