THE COMMITMENTS (1991) - ♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Alan Parker

Written by - Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Roddy Doyle

Starring - Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball

"Adapted from a Roddy Doyle novel, this film is about the travails of a soul band put together by young and enthusiastic Jimmy Rabbit. As the band gets closer to fame, however, they start falling apart, and it’s up to the visionary himself to keep things together. The film is enjoyably fast paced and filled with great music, as well as well written characters. The cast is mostly made up of unknowns, yet they carry the film on with great charisma. The film also does not disregard its cultural context by eradicating the story within the poor and run down setting of North Dublin. "

Comedy, Ireland/UK/USA