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The Commitments

Jimmy Rabbitte, a self-proclaimed promoter, decides to organize an R&B group and after a long round of auditions, he makes two inspired discoveries: Deco, an abrasive and alcoholic streetcar conductor and Joey 'The Lips' Fagan, a horn player. But do they have what it takes to make the big time?
Keywords:  #Alan Parker #Angeline Ball #Michael Aherne #Robert Arkins #The Commitments
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Chicago Reader
March 10, 2008
This is probably Alan Parker's best film, in part because it's one of his most modest.
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TV Guide
March 10, 2008
This typically slick but largely enjoyable Alan Parker offering is the story of the rise and demise of a young Irish soul band.
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Common Sense Media
September 06, 2016
Joyous '90s musical-drama has lots of profanity.
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Variety
March 10, 2008
Director Alan Parker's story of a band of young Dubliners playing American '60s soul is fresh, well-executed and original.
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Combustible Celluloid
June 06, 2008
Does a remarkable job of balancing a feel of lower-class life with the sheer exuberance the music brings.
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Rolling Stone
May 12, 2001
Parker keeps going for the glitz. He may have shot The Commitments in Ireland, but his soul never left Hollywood.
BrianOrndorf.com
August 16, 2011
It's a relaxed, colorful creation, remaining true to rascally human behaviors while respecting the unifying power of music. Downright irresistible.
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Time Out
June 24, 2006
Foul-mouthed, fast-talking and very funny, this is Parker's best to date.
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New York Times
May 20, 2003
Mr. Parker is capable of whipping a series of quick, well-edited snippets into a happy collage of musical high spirits.
Film4
March 10, 2008
Sharply written and executed with real verve, this is an enduring and enjoyable comedy-drama that showcases some great performances both on and off-stage.
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TheBluFile.com
August 29, 2016
Memorable, lingering in one's mind after it has ended. Perhaps, in the end, it's a tad wiser than it initially lets on.
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TIME Magazine
August 20, 2008
The film offers no message, no solutions, only a great time at the movies.
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