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The Commitments |  | Director: Alan Parker
Actors: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dave Finnegan
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  121 reviews
Sales Rank: 1946
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 118 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D4112892D
ISBN: 6305622922
UPC: 086162128929
EAN: 9786305622925
ASIN: 6305622922
Theatrical Release Date: 1991
Release Date: November 2, 1999
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
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
Product Description
AMERICAN SOUL MUSIC SERVES AS THE INSPIRATION TO KIDS FROM A DUBLIN GHETTO. ALAN PARKER DIRECTS THIS FILM ABOUT A REBEL SOUL BAND.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 The Commitments - They make one for Musical Viewing Pleasure February 22, 2010
Jimmy Page (StL)
This movie flies under the radar for most. You have to watch it numerous times to pick up the subtle humor because of the thick Irish accents. For example: The singer's name is Decco and he is a bus conductor; one of the band mates ask him if he is an upper decco or lower decco! For most movies having to watch it over again would be an issue, but the music alone is worth it. I have stacked the original artist against the versions on the soundtrack to this film and I have to say that the Commitments can out-soul some of the original versions. Andrew Strong (actually a 16 year old at the time of this movie) just blows me away. This is a 6 star out of 5 star movie!
The Commitments September 9, 2009
A. Mount (Tucson,Az USA)
My husband and I love this movie. The lead singer was only 16 at the time this movie was made. Kind of movie with rock and soul(Irish) music.
You'll Watch This Over and Over Again! May 23, 2009
G. Durham (Florida)
Set in poor working class Dublin, this story brings to life a host of talented and witty young guys and gals who were brought together despite their raucous and rowdy personalities to form a Soul Band. Great Music and funny situations; you'll enjoy every minute! Accents and Irish lingo are hard to understand at times, so be prepared to rewind in order to catch every outrageous line!
An all-time favorite April 15, 2009
sarabella (Dallas, TX)
I just love this movie. From the first time I saw it, it just seemed so loud, fun, real and overall irresistable. I've owned it on VHS as well as DVD.
I spent some time in Ireland many years ago and the characters just seem so real and the story just well played out in the film.
If you don't like foreign films or your favorite movies involve Madea or cars racing on public streets, it may not be for you, but for everyone else- watch this!
"Who are your influences?" - After 20 Years It's Still In My Top 10 April 11, 2009
KJJ (Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had this movie on VHS since it came out in the 90's and both CDs (vol. 1 & 2) are ALWAYS in my car. I was so thrilled recently to be able to watch the DVD with my oldest kid who has grown up listening to the music in the car. It's still as funny, ironic, awe-inspiring (Andrew Strong's 16 yr old voice - Wow!) as the first time, and each time I've watched it. The Bonus Features showing "the making of", explaining the social and economical background (then and DVD release) in Ireland, "Where Are They Now", Music Videos, and more, make this edition a true gem to lovers of this film.
To the reviews criticizing the quality - did you watch the Bonus Feature that talked about "Organic" filming? It's very important and explains why the film came out the way it did - that and the fact that it's 20 years old. This part of the Bonus Features would be a great teaching tool to any film studies class.
Don't let the negative reviews sway you away from this DVD - it's got one of the best films ever made on it and it's packed full of great Bonus Features - definitely worth the money!
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