Fantastic

Rating: 10/10 (28 August 2005)

"The Commitments" is a great movie. The music is outstanding and the acting in a film where most of the leads had little or no acting experience prior to the release, are also terrific. Robert Arkins is the definition of cool as the lead character, Jimmy Rabbit. I am surprised that he didn't go on to make other films after this one. This is one of those movies that seems to get better and better with each repeated viewing. Bravo to director Alan Parker who keeps the pace of the film quick and entertaining. I also must recommend the special edition DVD that gives an update on where all of "The Commitments" are today. I would love to see a sequel or an actual reunion of the Commitments today (since all of the actors in the film were musicians first). I think it could be great.