I am a John Belushi fan, he was only 33 when he passed away and we have only a handful of theatrical films (8 in total) to watch him in. In my opinion NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE and THE BLUES BROTHERS were his best and total classic comedy gold. But, this one is one of his better films. But, Belushi is not playing John Blutarski or Jake Blues here. His character is not going to jump off the screen with his wild, crazy kinetic energy. Personally, I think John was wanting to play much more serious roles or roles that people could take seriously. Sadly, in the end he was never really given that chance as he was still making comedies. Just to compare his life in film to a couple of other comedic actors who are thought of quite highly (including myself) beyond just comedy Belushi's length of his career to that of Bill Murray was if CADDYSHACK was his last theatrical film or if Tom Hanks' last theatrical film was before he did DRAGNET.
Here Belushi plays Chicago news reporter Ernie Souchak who doesn't mind ruffling the feathers of some of Chicago's powerful. This hard-hitting newsman may be swinging too hard going after Yablonowitz (Val Avery) who is hitting back. His boss Howard McDermott (Allen Garfield) sets him up with a new setting until this craziness blows over. He is going to the Rockies to meet Nell Porter (Blair Brown) who is researching eagles. It's Souchak's chance to get another story as well. Thing is Porter is not exactly aware of why Souchak is there. They are opposites coming from totally different backgrounds and have different strengths. I saw this with my wife and she thought Porter's character was amazing and I do not disagree when you see her in action after Souchak gets in serious trouble on a couple incidents because of his being born and bred in a city type of mentality. It is a romantic comedy and it was a role people I don't think were ready for back in 1981. Belushi being the love interest.
Written by Lawrence Kasdan, directed by Michael Apted and Steven Spielberg acted as one of the executive producers. Kasdan's script I believe in the end gives Belushi some of his funniest lines he ever delivered. They are sharp, witty and Belushi's character is a lot more down to earth and grounded than his more famous roles.
There are also some spectacular views within the Rockies to be seen. It also places you right in Chicago as well when you are there to really equal the footing of the setting of the film.
So if you like romantic comedies or are a John Belushi fan give it a shot you might enjoy it. Just beware the ending does NOT wrap everything up in a pretty little bow. If you can digest that it will help.
Here Belushi plays Chicago news reporter Ernie Souchak who doesn't mind ruffling the feathers of some of Chicago's powerful. This hard-hitting newsman may be swinging too hard going after Yablonowitz (Val Avery) who is hitting back. His boss Howard McDermott (Allen Garfield) sets him up with a new setting until this craziness blows over. He is going to the Rockies to meet Nell Porter (Blair Brown) who is researching eagles. It's Souchak's chance to get another story as well. Thing is Porter is not exactly aware of why Souchak is there. They are opposites coming from totally different backgrounds and have different strengths. I saw this with my wife and she thought Porter's character was amazing and I do not disagree when you see her in action after Souchak gets in serious trouble on a couple incidents because of his being born and bred in a city type of mentality. It is a romantic comedy and it was a role people I don't think were ready for back in 1981. Belushi being the love interest.
Written by Lawrence Kasdan, directed by Michael Apted and Steven Spielberg acted as one of the executive producers. Kasdan's script I believe in the end gives Belushi some of his funniest lines he ever delivered. They are sharp, witty and Belushi's character is a lot more down to earth and grounded than his more famous roles.
There are also some spectacular views within the Rockies to be seen. It also places you right in Chicago as well when you are there to really equal the footing of the setting of the film.
So if you like romantic comedies or are a John Belushi fan give it a shot you might enjoy it. Just beware the ending does NOT wrap everything up in a pretty little bow. If you can digest that it will help.