The read
A Balasaur Score of 76 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, Metacritic 72/100. Streaming on Paramount+.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic72/100
56 audience votes
Key crew
- R.J. CutlerDirector
- R.J. CutlerWriter
Cast
- John BelushiSelf (archive footage)
- Judith Belushi-PisanoSelf (archive footage)
- Harold RamisSelf (archive footage)
- Dan AykroydSelf (archive footage)
- Chevy ChaseSelf (archive footage)
- John LandisSelf (archive footage)
- Penny MarshallSelf (archive footage)
- Lorne MichaelsSelf (archive footage)
- Jim BelushiSelf (archive footage)
- Ivan ReitmanSelf (archive footage)
- Bill HaderJohn Belushi (voice)
- Carrie FisherSelf (archive footage)
Stills
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Themes
comedianmental breakdownarchive footagemental disordersportrait of an artistmanic depressioncelebrity interviewactorlife and careerdrug addictmental issuesdocumentary portrait
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