Like soul?

Rating: 7/10 (15 March 2004)

You'd better like soul music if you're planning on watching "The Commitments". The film is all about a young Dublin man who decides to assemble a rock band from his local cohorts and friends and that's all the film is about. From beginning to end, this raucous comedy tells of the coming together of a motley crew of musicians and wannabees who manage to harmonize on stage while dissonance prevails off stage. A raucous and ebullient musical comedy which is more lively than sophisticated and more profane than profound, this assembly of first-time acting talent is a must see for anyone into that Motown sound. All others, beware. (B)