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Features: DVD, French, Spanish, Dubbed, English, Subtitled
The Commitments is the tale of an ambitious young Dubliner named Jimmy Rabbitte, who assembles and manages a 1960's style soul music band made up of fellow working-class Dubliners. Within no time at all, they gain tremendous popularity in the local bars and clubs and earn a shot at getting a record deal. The only question is whether they can keep their disgust for each other in check long enough to secure a contract. Packed with over 4 hours of extras, including audio commentary, brand new songs, and a never-before-seen retrospective documentary, this exhilarating 2-disc DVD is your backstage pass to experience the world's hardest working band as never before. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome once again--The Commitments!
"There's no resisting The Commitments... A film with a sound so potent it could probably change the world." Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
"The Commitments is a loud, rollicking comic extravaganza." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"A 10! This is first-class filmmaking...with energy, humor and daring..." Susan Granger, American Film Classics
Editor's Note
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 bring soul music to Dublin. After putting an ad in the local paper, Jimmy assembles an unlikely group of musicians who, though nervous, raw, and rough, make music that speaks to something very near the heart of their audience of curious kids and sharp-tongued, sarcastic relatives. As the band nears its big break, egos clash and expectations of fame and fortune start to tear them apart, forcing Jimmy to fight desperately to keep them together.THE COMMITMENTS bubbles over with life, largely on the strength of the young, mostly unknown cast. Andrew Strong shines in the role of the lead singer exuding a volatile and irresistible charisma as he transforms rapidly from an unsure adolescent into an egotistical spotlight hogger. Colm Meaney contributes a hilarious cameo as Jimmy's father (a role that would expand in two later film adaptations of Doyle novels, THE SNAPPER and THE VAN). Pumped along by killer 1960s soul tunes and crackling throughout with quick-witted dialogue, THE COMMITMENTS is an effervescent, affecting tour through working-class Dublin.
| Features | Still Gallery | | Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Surround, French Dolby Surround, Spanish Dolby Surround | | Original Songs By Cast Member: Before The Next Tear Drop Falls: Andrew Strong And Taking On The World: Robert Arkins | | 6 TV Spots | | 4 Radio Spots | | Dublin Soul: The Working Class & Changing Face Of Dublin | | "Treat Her Right" Music Video With Introduction By Alan Parker And Robert Arkins | | Theatrical Trailer | | Feature: Widescreen With Optional Commentary Track By Alan Parker | | The Making Of The Commitments | | The Commitments: Looking Back |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 8/15/2006 |
| Running Time: 118 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1991 | | Catalog ID: 2221299 | | UPC: 00024543112990 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1992) | | | Gerry Hambling, Nominee, Best Film Editing | |
British Academy Awards (1992) |  | Dick Clement, Roddy Doyle, Ian LaFrenais, Winner, Best Adapted Screenplay | | Alan Parker, Winner, Best Direction | | Gerry Hamburg, Winner, Best Editing | | Lynda Myles, et. al., Winner, Best Film | | | Andrew Strong, Nominee, Best Actor In A Supporting Role |
| Memorable Quotes| "The Irish are the blacks of Europe. Dubliners are the blacks of Ireland. North Dubliners are the blacks of Dublin" ---- Jimmy Rabbitte (ROBERT ARKINS) | | "Elvis was not a Cajun!" Jimmy's dad (COLM MEANY) |
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| | Professional Reviews | Rolling Stone
"...Doyle has a haunting loveliness..." 09/05/1991 p.101New York Times
"...A group of talented newcomers....A hyperkinetic jumble, filling the air with song..." 08/14/1991 p.C11 USA Today
"...An infectious little movie....Robust performances..." 08/14/1991 p.4D Los Angeles Times
"...There's no resisting THE COMMITMENTS....When that band starts to sing, the screen fills with genuine life..." 08/30/1991 p.F1 Uncut
"[With] a stirring soundtrack and exuberant performances." 08/01/2000 p.130 Washington Post 8 of 10
In Alan Parker's delightful The Commitments the reality is working-class Dublin. The fantasy - Desson Howe
Chicago Sun-Times 8 of 10
Alan Parker's The Commitments is a loud, rollicking, comic extravaganza about a rock band fro - Roger Ebert
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