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The Commitments [DVD] [1991] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Robert Arkins
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  • Actors: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dave Finnegan
  • Directors: Alan Parker
  • Writers: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
  • Producers: Armyan Bernstein, David Wimbury, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: 14 Nov 2006
  • Run Time: 118 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6305622922
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 88,914 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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, Amazon.com --This text refers to the VHS edition of this video

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic in its own right..., 6 Sep 2000
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This review is from: The Commitments [1991] [DVD] (DVD)
"The Commitment" is a exceptional and humourous story about real people in Dublin, Ireland. It is written by Roddy Doyle and centers around a young man and the band he is trying to put together to play soul music. His point is that "The Irish brothers wouldn't be shooting ...each other if they had soul". But keeping the band together turns out to be just as big a problem as it was putting it together in the first place...

The casting for the film took place in Dublin where virtually everybody showed up (says Sharon Corr), so the actors are real dubliners, and they do a fantastic job. They were all unknown when the film was made, but some has made it big on the music scene since (Andrew Strong, Andrea Corr).

Bit perhaps the biggest part in the film is played by the soundtrack. Old classics are given a makeover and are performed brilliantly by the band in the film.

This is a film and a soundtrack that belongs on everyones shelf.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Respect and I feel good, 9 Jun 2000
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This review is from: The Commitments [VHS] [1991] (VHS Tape)
This is close to being my favourite film of all time, whenever I feel a bit low I put it back on and cheer myself up. The characters are brilliant, the music is wonderful, and it's absolutely hilarious. Quite why Andrew Strong never made it as a successful singer I'll never know. Why is it when the Irish F and Blind you can't help but laugh.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a community!, 2 Jul 2006
By T. Bobley "Tibley Bobley" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Commitments [1991] [DVD] (DVD)
The film shows a grim looking landscape of high-rise flats, dismal areas of waste and squalor, high unemployment and few prospects for young people - but growing out of this unpromising soil, the most vibrant, colourful, fun community imaginable. The sense of neighbourhood, shared experience and follow-feeling alone, could make you wish you were an North Dubliner yourself. And that's even before the music's added to the mix. It shows a community of lively, intelligent, witty kids and young adults who are finding ways to keep themselves entertained and entertain the rest of the town - with the long-term aim of also making a good living and getting famous. It's fun while it lasts. The humour should keep you laughing and grinning between classic soul numbers, where you may feel constrained to adopt a more serious attitude and sing along. The group swing up through the learning curve pretty quickly, starting off out of tune and out of time and ending up belting out the numbers like pros. Just wonderful. I was surprised to learn the boy who plays Deco (Andrew Strong) was only 16 when this film was made. What an incredible voice! (Since then Joss Stone has also shown that young lungs and larynx can produce amazing sounds, but it's still a surprise.) In any case, the whole thing: the story, the music and the acting are just superb. The only faces I recognised were Colm Meaney (playing Jimmy Rabbitte senior) and Sean Hughes (playing Dave of "Eejit Records"), because most of the actors were found by auditioning locals. What a talented bunch of locals! Excellent film - the sort you'll want to watch again and again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Commitments
The best film ever is a classic if you love music this is a film for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Soul Music at its best!
The Music is Incredible, the actors amazing and the photography superb! I am thrilled by this film and how it is a time capsule of life during the eighties!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great music, not so good acting
I picked this up cheaply from the supermarket this week, having been keen to see it for some time. I liked the idea of the story, and the musical performances were excellent, but... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE Commitments
This film is one of the classics in the music business of films, gripping funny and you cant stop singing along, if you love the album then youll really love the film, buy it you... Read more
Published on 9 April 2006 by Ms. M. C. Hayes

4.0 out of 5 stars The Irish Blues Brothers?
When this film first came out, a friend urged me to see it and described it as the Irish equivalent of the Blues Brothers. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars all for glen
the commitments captures the true essence of north dublin; the factories, housing estates, drug problems, musical ambition... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The soul of Dublin
Brilliant, music, acting,and story. Can watch this movie over and over again and still discover new enjoyment with its energy and rhythm. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ordering from Index movies
I ordered the Commitments from Index movies via Amazon and I receieved the dvd withina few days, the disk is fine.
Published on 4 Feb 2004 by Niall K. Shortall

4.0 out of 5 stars The dream of peace in music : violence when the music stops
Alan Parker, in this film, tries to give us a picture of Ireland, Dublin and the northern neighborhoods of Dublin that aims at some universality. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic!
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