The Commitments 1991 by AverageMansReviews

The Commitments 1991 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/electrocution/animal cruelty/burning/bodily functions/medical/references to Russia, drugs and racism

In Ireland, in the late 1980s: briefly; we meet Jimmy Rabbitte [Robert Arkins:] he has this idea to put this band together: based around Soul and rock 'n' roll of the 1950s and 60s and become their manager, one member of this band Andrew Strong [Deco Cuffe:] he works on the buses as a bus conductor, but he will be the lead vocalist of the band: this is the rise and fall of the band known as The Commitments

Generally Speaking: the framework and pacing of this 118 minutes film is light and breezy; as it tell/shows us the journey of this band.

Character developments, performances, comedy, action and art; the character developments are excellently structured, with likewise excellent performances throughout this cast to bring this film to life; as we have a consistent reference to Jimmy Rabbitte pretending to be interviewed by Terry Wogan or/and likewise members of The Commitments not exactly seeing eye to eye which possibly could lead to things spilling over. But if they can keep things together; they could actually sing and sing to potentially go far only if they could keep their antics under control

This film receives: 9/10, this film is excellent; it is a pleasant film which depicts the rise and fall of this collective of vocalists and/or musicians. It also has some awards accredited to its name such as 11 Winners that include but not limited to; BAFTA Awards 1992 1992 Winner BAFTA Film Award Best Screenplay - Adapted Dick ClementIan La Frenais Roddy Doyle, Best Direction Alan Parker and Best Film Roger Randall-Cutler Lynda Myles Alan Parker and 12 Nominees which includes but not limited to also, from the same award ceremony/event Best Actor in a Supporting Role Andrew Strong and BAFTA Film Award Best Sound Clive Winter Eddy Joseph Andy Nelson Tom Perry Steve Pederson and this project also has an Academy Awards, USA 1992 Oscar Nominee to its name; Best Film Editing Gerry Hambling