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The Commitments | 
 enlarge | Actors: Michael Aherne, Robert Arkins, Angeline Ball, Gerard Cassoni, Andrea Corr
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.98
Buy New: $4.11
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Rating:  112 reviews
Sales Rank: 2900
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 118 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D4112892D
ISBN: 6305622922
UPC: 086162128929
EAN: 9786305622925
ASIN: 6305622922
Theatrical Release Date: 1991
Release Date: November 2, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Brand New and Factory Sealed Item Fast Shipping
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An irresistible, comic drama from director Alan Parker (Evita, Mississippi Burning), overflowing and alive with passion, humor, and music, The Commitments showcases some old R&B standards in a new light. A headstrong, fast-talking, ambitious young Dubliner (Robert Arkins) fancies himself a promoter of talent, and sets about assembling and packaging a local Irish R&B band. His group of self-absorbed, backbiting, but stunningly talented individuals begin to succeed beyond his wildest dreams, until petty jealousies and recrimination threaten to scuttle the whole deal. A moody, vivid, and soulful exploration of the Dublin club scene as well as a showcase for some wonderful unknown actors, the film (and its wonderful soundtrack) also features the actual band covering classic soul tunes from the likes of Otis Redding and Sam and Dave. It's that combination of soul and soul music that makes The Commitments a special little film. --Robert Lane
Description
Acclaimed director Alan Parker's landmark musical comedy is back for a spectacular encore in this all new widescreen collector's edition release of The Commitments. Fueled by raw talent and driven by dreams of glory, a dozen dead-enders from Dublin's gritty North side share a passion for soul music that takes their band on a wild roller-coaster ride from the streets to the stage...to superstardom! Packed with over 4 hours of extras, including audio commentary, brand new songs, and a never-before-seen retrospective documentary, this exhilarating 2-disc DVD is your backstage pass to experience the "world's hardest working band" as never before. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome once again - The Commitments!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 107 more reviews...
 Commitments DVD Set October 3, 2008
D. Hart (Santa Clara, CA)
While the discs look good and play well and the price was very reasonable, the outer cover on this collector's edition is very torn and looks awful. It affects the function of the binding on the nice outer cover wrapping. This was not advertised in item and if it had been, I would not have purchased.
 commitments-excellent September 12, 2008
Dansie Scoggan (Wyoming,USA)
the movie was in excellent condition and I am very pleased and satisfied with my order. Thank you
Dansie Scoggan
Finally a Dolby Digital 5.1 Soundtrack!! August 18, 2008
M. Shelton (Charlotte, NC)
Thank you Fox, finally a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Fox did a great job remastering picture & sound. If you have one of the old 2.0 disks. Throw them out & pick up this two disk treasure. For an added bonus, pick up Standing in the Shadows of Motown..It will be a night of Classic R & B you will remember!!!!
Great music, great entertainment, great acting August 5, 2008
L.R.M. (East Coast, USA)
This film is excellent as is its music soundtrack. I recommend both soundtrack CDs if you don't already have them.
Classic Rock and Roll Musical June 20, 2008
Joe A (SOUTHERN, CA United States)
The Commitments should be a standard for all story musicals. The stars are unknowns who were local entertainers in Dublin. They have superb talent both in acting and singing and deftly tell the story of a newly formed rock band trying to succeed.
You will want to buy the sound track after seeing the movie.
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