From the June 19th Chicago Tribune.
It took them long enough, thirty years, but in honor of the 30th anniversary of "The Blues Brothers"'s release, the Vatican has finally given its approval as "a Catholic film" to it.
The Vatican newspaper devoted a full page to the movie and had five additional articles about it. One of the articles said there "is no lack of evidence that 'The Blues Brothers' can be considered" an acceptable film.
"It notes that Jake's release from prison and then the commitment by him and Elwood to pit their blues revival band back together to raise money to save an orphanage from forced foreclosure has parallels with the biblical story of the prodigal son."
Their "Mission from God" symbolizes "redemption obtained with sacrifice." The film is sprinkled with Catholic and moral references such as the nun Sister Mary Stigmata whom they call "The Penguin."
Elwood even passes up a chance to spend a night with a woman in order to fulfill his mission.
"This is a memorable film," the newspaper said, "and judging by the facts, a Catholic one."
What took you so long to figure this out. That sequence with "The Penguin" was one of the funniest-ever.
The Blues Brothers, on a Mission to Make Us Laugh and Enjoy Some Truly Great Music. --RoadDog
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