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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: DVD DVD Layers: 1 DVD Sides: 1 EAN: 9786305622925 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC ISBN: 6305622922 Label: 20th Century Fox Languages: Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox MPN: D4112892D Number Of Items: 1 Picture Format: Pan & Scan Publisher: 20th Century Fox Region Code: 1 Release Date: November 02, 1999 Running Time: 118 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: 1991 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: 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! Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Finally a Dolby Digital 5.1 Soundtrack!!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!!!! Rating: - Great music, great entertainment, great actingThis film is excellent as is its music soundtrack. I recommend both soundtrack CDs if you don't already have them. Rating: - Classic Rock and Roll MusicalThe 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. Rating: - Great transaction.Received the item quickly and it was just as described. What more could you ask for? Rating:  - My purchaseThe movie took over a month to arrive and when I emailed amazon and the vendor to complain they said that all they new is that the movie was in the mail. I will say that it was being shipped to an APO address which makes it harder to track. |
