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Belushi

Belushi

Documentary · 2020

Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.

Movie details

Belushi

“Everyone loved him. Few knew him.”

2020 Documentary 1h 48m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.0 / 10

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Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

R.J. Cutler

Written by

R.J. Cutler

John Belushi

John Belushi

Self (archive footage)

Judith Belushi-Pisano

Judith Belushi-Pisano

Self (archive footage)

Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis

Self (archive footage)

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Self (archive footage)

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Self (archive footage)

John Landis

John Landis

Self (archive footage)

Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Self (archive footage)

Court is in session

Put Belushi on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.