| Showtime Networks | Release Date (Streaming): November 22, 2020 |
Starring:
Bruce McGill, Candice Bergen, Carrie Fisher, Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, James Belushi, Jane Curtin, Joe Flaherty, John Belushi, John Landis, Lorne Michaels, Michael Apted, Penny Marshall
Summary:
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi's death, director R.J. Cutler's documentary examines the too-short life of once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
Watch Now
| Buy on |
|
| Stream On |
|
| Stream On |
|
Nov 20, 2020
Belushi turns out to be a lot more than just another look at a star who succumbed to drug abuse, but rather a celebration of John Belushi's talent -- and an era -- as recalled by those who knew him best. R.J. Cutler's documentary has its melancholy moments, but from the opening glimpse of Belushi's "Saturday Night Live" audition video, it surely won't give you the blues.
Read full review
The Playlist
Oct 13, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Nov 18, 2020
Belushi was at his best when he was allowed to build, moving from soft-spoken sanity to a maelstrom of fury over the course of a two-minute sketch. We get the infamous Joe Cocker impression, flailing away next to the real thing; we’re reminded of his truly remarkable skills as a physical comedian; and we get most of my favorite skit, the “Little Chocolate Donuts” ad. But a full measure of the man’s art (and it was art) is missing.
Read full review
Nov 22, 2020
Oct 15, 2020
Jan 11, 2021
Very solid doc. I especially like that we got to see him through the eyes of his loving wife. I had little insight into his private life outside of his problems with addiction, but I really enjoyed "meeting" is wife. What a champ she is.
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
Nov 27, 2020
0 of 0 users found this helpful00
More From Metacritic
Current Movie Releases
By MetascoreBy User Score
More From Belushi