This is probably the best music-related movie I've ever seen. I can't say anything bad about it. The acting is superb, staying away from cliches, the soundtrack is very good and the story, pace and direction are great as well.
Warning! - There might be spoilers.
The Commitments is one of those movies you can see over and over again without getting tired of it. One of the best aspects (if not the best) is how realistic the storyline is. The process of putting a band together results complicated for Jimmy, there are rows between some of the band members and, when they finally seem to have managed to get over all obstacles, their first gig goes wrong because of an electricity-related accident. Later on jealousy and animosity surface again, causing the band to split up. The scene when Jimmy is walking alone at night and a car with Wilson Pickett in (He was supposed to attend their gig) passes by is so cool. Yes, the finale is not the classic happy ending we are used to, so what?
To sum up, an awesome movie from beginning to end.
10/10.
Warning! - There might be spoilers.
The Commitments is one of those movies you can see over and over again without getting tired of it. One of the best aspects (if not the best) is how realistic the storyline is. The process of putting a band together results complicated for Jimmy, there are rows between some of the band members and, when they finally seem to have managed to get over all obstacles, their first gig goes wrong because of an electricity-related accident. Later on jealousy and animosity surface again, causing the band to split up. The scene when Jimmy is walking alone at night and a car with Wilson Pickett in (He was supposed to attend their gig) passes by is so cool. Yes, the finale is not the classic happy ending we are used to, so what?
To sum up, an awesome movie from beginning to end.
10/10.