The Commitments DVD > Reviews

Advantages: Excellent soundtrack, and fun film
Disadvantages: No really well known actors,

...girls they do get weary, Wearing the same old shabby dress, But when she gets weary, try a little tenderness." INTERESTING CHARACTERS: THE COMMITMENTS I remember with fond memories, seeing this 1991 film a good few years back. Bought the soundtrack CD in Woolworth's about 5 years ago. Now after enjoying many hours listening to the tracks, I was really pleased to find the DVD of the film on sale in my local Tesco yesterday for £5.97, and ... Read review

Advantages: Great comedy, great music, great cast, not a seconds worth of entertainment wasted
Disadvantages: Lots of swearing - avoid if easily offended !

We are the saviours of soul…… The backstreets of the Northside of Dublin may seem like an unusual setting for a pop rags to riches film, but I have always thought that a good story will always win when put up against the latest Hollywood, special effects laden blockbuster to roll off the US production line. Jimmy Rabbitte is a would be pop svengali, a repsected character on the Dublin band scene, but not enough to be paid well for ... Read review

Advantages: A must see classic, with quality music throughout, good acting with superb characters
Disadvantages: Don't eat your tea whilst looking at the lead singer, it may put you off your food

The theme of the film is the coming together of musicians all who are down on there luck! All live in a hard up district of Dublin, each bringing a unique role to the film. The Myriad of characteristics ensures you are always anticipating how the relationships between the characters will flourosh or fall. The film starts with unemployed Jimmy, a bit of a Jack the lad who dreams and longs for better things. The music of his choice is soul, an interesting ... Read review

Advantages: Great Music, entertaining story
Disadvantages: Strong language

...together. He has heard that the Irish are the blacks of Europe, and therefore his motto is "I'm black and I'm proud". With no musical talent himself he arranges an audition and puts together band for which he is the Manager. He really thinks big and in the shower he talks to himself as he has imaginary interviews with journalists from pop magazines... The film is about the rise and fall of the 10 piece Soul band, the Commitments. The ego-centric ... Read review