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The Commitments

Rated: R (Restricted) | Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

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An irresistible, comic drama from director Alan Parker (Evita, Mississippi Burning), overflowing and alive with passion, humor, and music, The Commitments showcases some old R&B standards in a new light. A headstrong, fast-talking, ambitious young Dubliner (Robert Arkins) fancies himself a promoter of talent, and sets about assembling and packaging a local Irish R&B band. His group of self-absorbed, backbiting, but stunningly talented individuals begin to succeed beyond his wildest dreams, until petty jealousies and recrimination threaten to scuttle the whole deal. A moody, vivid, and soulful exploration of the Dublin club scene as well as a showcase for some wonderful unknown actors, the film (and its wonderful soundtrack) also features the actual band covering classic soul tunes from the likes of Otis Redding and Sam and Dave. It's that combination of soul and soul music that makes The Commitments a special little film. --Robert Lane

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5.0 out of 5 stars the commitments, Feb 8 2012
This review is from: The Commitments (DVD)
An old favourite to enjoy over and over again. the movie was a used one, but in great shape. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie. Great music. Miserable DVD., Aug 20 2003
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Andrew R. Wierling (Smyrna, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Commitments (Full Screen) (DVD)
One of the better movies you've probably never heard of... The music is simply outstanding, but with or without the music, the movie itself is excellent. Very funny, although I had a bit of a hard time at first with the accents (my shortcoming, I'm sure)... I would have given it 5 stars, but unfortunately, the DVD is atrocious - full frame, horrible picture, no 5.1 re-mix, and no extras to speak of... We need this movie done right !
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Soul of the City, May 26 2004
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David A. Riley (Orange, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Commitments (DVD)
Alan Parker once again put together a previously unknown cast and has produced a fantastic movie with some stellar individual performances.

"The Commitments" is the story of the struggle to escape unemployment and poverty, set in Dublin but equally relevant in any major city this movie chronicles the efforts of a new band to achieve fame and glory. The band choose soul music as their vehicle out of the ghetto at a time when James Brown is just a memory adding spice to an already engaging tale. After a faltering start the band start to pull it together only for their lack of discipline and focus to abort their chances at the very moment when real opportunity is at their door.

The music is the star of the show with fantastic numbers such as "At the Midnight Hour", "Mustang Sally" and "Try a Little Tenderness" littered through the movie. The musical performances of Mary Doyle Kennedy (Natalie)and Andrew Strong (Deco)and the acting of Robert Arkins (Jimmy) are really superb.

This movie is enhanced by this new format on widescreen DVD, but what makes it work is the screenplay, great acting and wonderfull music regardless of format.

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