As a musician, I have lived this film...

Rating: Null/10 (16 November 2002)

Anyone who has ever played in a band can identify with this film. I recommend it to every one I know who has even the slightest interest in performing or has had doubts about how their carrier is going. The feeling you get when everything finally clicks is a big part of what it's like to be a performer and this film is right on the money. I've watched this film over ten times since it was released and the sound track rides with me from gig to gig. This is as real as it gets and the music being performed live is great. I'm still playing today. And no, it hasn't changed much at all. There is something to say for any band that sticks together. I've played in dozens of bands starting with The "Doo Wop" vocal groups in the Bronx to the circuit of church halls we played in New Zealand prior to a club opening up in 1964 where you could have a real stage and lights (such as they were) Anyone who is even thinking of joining a band should see this movie. Anyone who wants to have a real good time and meet some great people should see this movie. "Long live The Commitments"