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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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This popular Alan Parker film stars an ensemble of unknown actors and musicians. Slick young Dubliner Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins) puts together a soul band made up of Dublin's out-of-work misfits. Starting from scratch, the group members re-discover a sense of pride as they master the discipline necessary to make music. An ageing trumpet player, who claims to have worked with all the greats, takes charge of their musical education, but internal feuds and the realities of modern life threaten to overwhelm the band.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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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.
18 of 18 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!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
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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1.0 out of 5 stars
Faulty
DVD would not play properly and it only worked on 4.3 ratio and this was advertised as being mint very disapointed
Published 7 days ago by winker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Committments
I had this on video for many years so thought I would buy it on DVD. It is one of my favourite films and it was great to watch it again. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Mrs. Angie Gardiner
4.0 out of 5 stars
irish humour at its best
for its time it was a truely origonal story line, great cast, songs and a story you could believe happened
Published 24 days ago by GUY
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Commitments
Ireland, late nineties, an aspiring music manager puts together an unlikely band to bring music to the people. And so, The Commitments are born. Read more
Published 1 month ago by King
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cracking cult movie.
I had always enjoyed this film, it has a raw warts & all appeal to it, & some cracking music,, I found my old vhs copy whilst clearing out some junk,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by alley kat
5.0 out of 5 stars
superb
a nostalgic look at dublin and the efforts of young hopefulls trying to emulate wilson picket and the sound of detroit
Published 1 month ago by dan mullaney
5.0 out of 5 stars
i had this on video but thought i would upgrade it to dvd!!!!
love the film definite feel good factor with sometimes quite dark humour...all round entertaining film with good value for money!!!
Published 1 month ago by carol noon
5.0 out of 5 stars
my all time fav film
What a movie, fantastic music, a good story great acting all rolled into this film. I can watch this film over and over again.
Published 2 months ago by Hilary
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film want to show it to my friends
Arrived early happy with purchase and supplier. Will really enjoy watching this film with a group of friends who haven't seen it.
Published 2 months ago by Penny Simmonds
5.0 out of 5 stars
one to watch
old film i have seen before, just wanted to watch it again for the fantastic songs in it, was not dissapointed
Published 2 months ago by josephine atherton
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