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Amazon.co.uk Review
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
Special Features
1.33 Full Screen
DVD 5
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Surround English
Dolby Digital Surround
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Original Theatrical Trailer
Featurette
Music Video Treat Her Right
Samples From Original Soundtrack Album
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DVD 5
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Surround English
Dolby Digital Surround
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Original Theatrical Trailer
Featurette
Music Video Treat Her Right
Samples From Original Soundtrack Album
None
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Everyone should watch this film at least once in their lifetime. Follow the progress of a "thrown together" band. Share their individual trials and tribulations and enjoy their ultimate emergence as a successful band.
The characters are gutsy,funny and true to life. Whether you're into the music style or not, makes no difference. These guys are good musicians and belt it out! Final result: a lively, poignant lesson on fighting to achieve your dream. Brilliant excuse for a night in, beer or not!
The characters are gutsy,funny and true to life. Whether you're into the music style or not, makes no difference. These guys are good musicians and belt it out! Final result: a lively, poignant lesson on fighting to achieve your dream. Brilliant excuse for a night in, beer or not!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format: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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The commitments
A classic film great music and now at a great price, brings back good memories, extra features make this a great DVD.
Published 2 months ago by organic
one of the greatest films of all time
This film should be in everyones top 10. It tracks the creation and demise of a Dublin soul band. The characters are endearing and the situations real and show the real 80s that... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. C. Madigan
The Commitments
Don't think I need to say much, it's a cult film that is absolutely fantastic, hilarious, how can anyone possibly not love it? If you've never seen it, buy it now!
Published 9 months ago by kitty kat 17
rise and fall of Irish "saviours of soul"
More than an entertaining spectacle, it has a whole lot of influence on the soul music circuit. Shots of Dublin city life are nicely photographed. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lord Anon
The Commitments
I used to watch this regularly when I was 12 and so bought it, curious as to what my 12 year old step-daughter would make of it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jen Gale
Brilliant film,great special features.
The Commitments (Special Edition) [DVD]
This is the best way to own the awesome Commitments as the pictures been cleaned up,its finally in wide-screen and its got great... Read more
This is the best way to own the awesome Commitments as the pictures been cleaned up,its finally in wide-screen and its got great... Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. Mccaffrey
Great film but maybe not a family one
This was a great, gritty film with a lot of good soul music but due to the language used I wouldn't recommend it for family viewing. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Amelia
Good film but watch out for the edition you buy...
Not really a review more of a caveat emptor ....
Please note the the single disc edition of this film is only a 4:3 print. Read more
Please note the the single disc edition of this film is only a 4:3 print. Read more
Published 14 months ago by CyBerman
Classic Movie
Another superbly made modern classic.
The movie works well with the many non-equity card holding actors that were used in the filming of this very funny and entertaining movie... Read more
The movie works well with the many non-equity card holding actors that were used in the filming of this very funny and entertaining movie... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. S. Baillie
Old ones are the best
Although this is an old movie, it is still rated, in my opinion as one of the best movies around. Gets your fingers snapping and toes tapping. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ms. K. A. Milson
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