Belushi and wife, Walker, are suburbanites who live a comfortable if humdrum life in their own corner of the US. Their mundane existence is changed dramatically when Aykroyd and his wife, Moriarty, move in next door. Although extremely friendly, Aykroyd and Moriarty are a little on the
bizarre side; and while Walker finds the chaos they bring a refreshing change, Belushi is by turns confused and appalled at the behavior of his new neighbors. Belushi and Aykroyd were cast here against their usual types (for once Aykroyd is wild, and Belushi is normal) with good effect, playing
well against audience expectations of the popular duo. Avildsen, however, is hardly a come...
Released:
1981
Rated:
R
Length:
95 mins