# The Commitments (1991)

> An ambitious Dublin promoter builds a volatile soul band whose ecstatic music briefly overcomes the chaos of its mismatched members.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6624

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music
- Director: Alan Parker
- Cast: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dave Finnegan, Bronagh Gallagher, Félim Gormley, Glen Hansard
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101605/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, warm, music night, group movie night

## Synopsis

A hilarious and heartfelt journey into the world of soul music and ambition in Dublin.

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