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10/18/08
The Commitments (1991)
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Reviews Counted:37
Fresh:34
Rotten:3
Average Rating:7.6/10
Synopsis: Alan Parker's THE COMMITMENTS, based on Roddy Doyle's buoyant debut novel, follows the enjoyable travails of a band cobbled together by young Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins), whose vision is to... [More]
Starring: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Hall, Maria Doyle
Director: Alan Parker
Reviews for The Commitments
The film offers no message, no solutions, only a great time at the movies.
08/20/08
Does a remarkable job of balancing a feel of lower-class life with the sheer exuberance the music brings.
06/06/08
No review available.
04/06/08
This typically slick but largely enjoyable Alan Parker offering is the story of the rise and demise of a young Irish soul band.
03/10/08
Director Alan Parker's story of a band of young Dubliners playing American '60s soul is fresh, well-executed and original.
03/10/08
Top CriticSharply written and executed with real verve, this is an enduring and enjoyable comedy-drama that showcases some great performances both on and off-stage.
03/10/08
This is probably Alan Parker's best film, in part because it's one of his most modest.
03/10/08
Foul-mouthed, fast-talking and very funny, this is Parker's best to date.
06/24/06
No review available.
10/15/05
High-energy fun
10/07/05
No review available.
06/30/05
No review available.
06/03/05
No review available.
05/18/05
Pure pleasure on every level.
03/22/04
Groundwork for The Full Monty school of condescending films about noble blue-collar western Europeans who like their beer dark and their unemployment light.
03/14/04
If it’s light on meaning, it’s strong at presenting the visceral pleasures of music, which can be extremely difficult to do
02/22/04
No review available.
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