The Commitments

Starring: Andrew Strong, Robert Arkins Original UK Premiere: 1991 Dvd Release: 6th March, 2006 Number Of Discs: 2 Format: Box set, PAL, Special Edition, Widescreen, Region 2 Encoding

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The Commitments, a 1987 novel written by Roddy Doyle, is a tale about a group of teenagers in Dublin, Ireland. The teenagers are a mismatched group with no talent that decide to start a Rhythm & Blues band. They quickly start learning how to play their instrument & play a number of local gigs. As with most of Roddy Doyles other works the characters are very complex & change throughout the book. The book was made into a movie of the same name in 1991 starring Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne & a large supporting cast. Posters Of The Commitments

As enjoyable now as it was when it was originally released at the start of the 90s, Alan Parker’s The Commitments is the tale of an Irish soul band, from start through to very messy finish.

There are several reasons why it works so well. The first is a corking script by Roddy Doyle in conjunction with British sitcom legends Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais . Extremely witty & the rock-solid foundation for the film, the script is then enhanced by a selection of super performances from then-unknown actors .

And then there’s the factor that the film is most fondly remembered for, the quite brilliant music. Not for nothing did The Commitments generate two top-selling soundtrack albums, & the inspired choice of classic numbers are as enjoyable to hear now as they were then. From Mustang Sally & Chain of Fools through to the quite sublime take on Try A Little Tenderness, you wouldn’t say the music makes the film, but it does significantly lift it. In short, The Commitments is a film that time has been kind to, & one that remains as downright entertaining & enjoyable as it always was. This Special Edition DVD is a great way to get into it all over again…,

Andrew Strong, Born in Dublin, Ireland, Andrew Strong struck fame when he starred as Deco Cuffe in the hit Irish film The Commitments. Strongs powerful voice served him well as the lead singer of the ill-fated band of the movie, based on the book by Irish author Roddy Doyle. His acting & vocal performances in the movie got the attention of record labels & in 1991 he was nominated for a Grammy. Since then Andrew has released a number of albums & toured the world with the likes of The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Prince, Lenny Kravitz & Bryan Adams. 2002, Gypsy Kiss Label. EMI/RecArt Music. Posters Of The Commitments

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