"They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God."
The Blues Brothers - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
We're on a mission from God.
— Elwood Blues
Context:
Spoken multiple times, most notably to excuse their behavior to the police and to convince the band to rejoin.
Meaning:
The film's ultimate mantra. It justifies every illegal and insane action they take, elevating a road trip to a holy crusade.
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.
— Elwood Blues
Context:
Spoken in the Bluesmobile right before the final, massive chase sequence begins. Jake responds simply: "Hit it."
Meaning:
The definition of "cool under pressure." It summarizes their cavalier attitude toward danger and their readiness for chaos.
I hate Illinois Nazis.
— Jake Blues
Context:
Spoken when their car is blocked by a neo-Nazi rally on a bridge, prompting them to drive through the crowd (forcing the Nazis to jump into the river).
Meaning:
A simple, direct moral statement that aligns the audience with the anti-hero protagonists. It mocks the absurdity of hate groups.
Four fried chickens and a Coke.
— Jake Blues
Context:
Ordered at the Soul Food Cafe run by Aretha Franklin's character; Elwood simultaneously orders "dry white toast."
Meaning:
Highlights the characters' specific, unpretentious, and gluttonous tastes. It reinforces their working-class, no-nonsense identity.