The actor was born in Chicago on January 24, 1949. Here are the five streaming films that made him a legend of comedy cinema.
On January 24, 1949, the legend of John Belushi. Killed at the age of just 33 by an overdose, the comedian still managed to write cinema history through a few great titles and even fewer years of career. He will always regret not having seen him in a greater number of comedies, but the five film in streaming that we have selected to remember the art they have in any case consigned it to the collective memory in an indelible way. Enjoy the reading.
Five streaming films interpreted by the legendary John Belushi
- To the South
- Animal House
- 1941 – Allarme a Hollywood
- The Blues Brothers
- The neighbors
Going South (1978)
Belushi’s debut as an actor gives him nothing less than another icon of irreverence such as the great Jack Nicholsondirector and protagonist of this bizarre and iconoclastic western that has its own absurd charm. To the South it also boasts the presence of two purebred actresses such as Mary Steenburgen e Veronica Cartwright. A feature film to be rediscovered with curiosity and a preconceived eye. However, Nicholson had his own eye as a director, and this film proves it. Available on Apple Itunes, Amazon Prime Video.
Animal House (1978)
Belushi’s comic genius explodes in all its vehemence thanks to the other genius John Landis, who builds Animal House with an irresistible expressive freedom and playful spirit. An incorrect, crude, ungainly yet powerful film. Extraordinary the participation of another exceptional actor such as the immense Donald Sutherland. Huge success with audiences and written comedy film history. But the best is yet to come…Available on Rakuten TV, Google PlayAmazon Prime Video, NOW.
1941 – Allarme a Hollywood (1979)
Called by Steven Spielberg among the protagonists of this lavish and farcical production, Belushi responds with another test of depth. Unleashed, brimming with cinematic inventiveness, 1941 – Allarme a Hollywood it is a roller coaster that oozes cinephile power but did not meet the favor of critics and audiences at the time. And it’s a real shame, since it is a film that is truly brilliant at times, despite its narrative madness. Belushi’s close friend Dan Aykroyd is also in the cast. To be reviewed, it is a very amusing carousel. Available on CHILIAmazon Prime Video.
The Blues Brothers (1980)
The film that made John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and John Landis immortals. The Blues Brothers is an unprecedented musical parable, a work that blends the power of extraordinary songs with a perfect playful taste. A free feature film, perfectly timed, with anthology sequences and an alchemy between the two protagonists that is pure pleasure. Unprecedented critical and public success, deserved for an absolute masterpiece. Available on Rakuten TV, Google Play, Apple Itunes, Amazon Prime Video, NOW.
The Neighbors (1982)
One of Belushi’s latest interpretations wants him this time on the other side of the fence, or in the role of a normal man whose life is ruined by the noise and scetenato near Dan Aykroyd. Directed by the Oscar winner John G, Avildsen (Rocky), The neighbors he has many strings to his bow. Not everything always works out, but at least Belushi proves he can be effective in other types of roles as well. We have fun, we laugh with clenched teeth, we admire the might of its legendary protagonist at his latest appearance on the big screen. And that’s enough…Available on CHILI, Amazon Prime Video.
