The Commitments Movie Information

Movie Information

Overall Rank: 3132

Average Rating: 2.8/4

# of Ratings: 59

Theatrical Release Date: 08/14/1991

Language: English

Genre: Comedy, Drama

MPAA Rating: R

Director: Alan Parker

Actors: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dave Finnegan, Bronagh Gallagher

Plot: Jimmy Rabbitte is fresh out of school and has the idea to bring soul to Barrytown - a slum in Dublin - by forming his own band, The Commitments. He gathers singers and musicians together and things are looking good - but internal strife may destroy the band before he can make his dream a reality. -- Chris Kavan

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Rating of
3.5/4

Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/18/2019

"The Commitments" is an enthralling behind-the-music look at a fictional soul band that runs wild with energy, passion, humor, and, of course, great music.

Rating of
2.5/4

Unknown - wrote on 01/23/2014

A light, comedic look into the formation of a fictional Irish 'soul' band. The actors are talented musicians and their covers are solid. There's an ample amount of chuckles throughout. The film itself isn't all that involving, or memorable, but it's a swift and decent watch.

Rating of
1.5/4

Yojimbo - wrote on 11/09/2012

Yet another cookie cutter British comedy. Seen one, seen 'em all.

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Rating of
3.5/4

A Musical Must-See!

MovieMike - wrote on 12/22/2011

Picture a group of kids (late teens, early 20’s) thrown together in an effort to become a renowned soul music band. Long before there ever was an ‘American Idol’ or ‘America’s Got Talent’, we had this comical look at the struggles behind trying to make it big in the music world. To emphasis the struggle portion of this, the story is set against an economically depressed Dublin, Ireland. Based on a novel by noted Irish author, Roddy Doyle, and directed by Alan Parker (‘The Life Of David Gayle’, ‘Angela’s Ashes’, ‘Pink Floyd – The Wall’, ‘Midnight Express’), ‘The Commitments’ (1991) is a toe tapping, homage to Motown and 60’s rock that will have you laughing as well.

As the story starts out, we’re introduced to Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins), who …

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