commitments

Have you ever watched a movie and then watched it over again just for the music? If this is a common occurrence for you, then get your rewinder ready for The Commitments. It's not often that a movie comes along with a soundtrack as good as this one's. The music is an integral part of the movie, but it's not all that makes this movie worth seeing. The cast was put together like a tight …showed first 75 words of 812 total…

…showed last 75 words of 812 total…is mention of the greats in each film. In That Thing You Do they were imaginary bands, while in The Commitments they were actual legends, but the influences to the bands are shown in their music. To Alan Parker, director of The Commitments, you have a wonderful film here. It's entertaining and inspiring. Not too many movies these days can make you tap your foot; I've even caught myself singing "Mustang Sally" in the shower