THE COMMITMENTS (1991)

Dec 31 & Jan 1
Wed and Thu 1:00, 5:30pm
Dir. Alan Parker - 1991 - 118m - UK/Ireland - Valid for Punch Cards
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Double featured (2-movies-for-the-price-of-1) with DETROIT ROCK CITY (1999) !
It's a holiday set of screenings of the endearing classic Irish classic love letter to soul music!
Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins) knows he’s the world’s greatest band manager…. Now he just needs a band. Auditioning everyone he can find, Jimmy gathers ten of the most talented, least experienced musicians from the rough streets of working class Dublin, Ireland,…with a plan to launch the best soul band ever to take the stage. “Sparked by fine performances by its young cast” (Rotten Tomatoes), The Commitments is a loving tribute to the fire and passion of the great Soul standards – “Mustang Sally,” “In the Midnight Hour,” “Chain of Fools,” and many more – from Oscar-nominated director Alan Parker (Mississippi Burning, Pink Floyd the Wall, Fame).
"Pure pleasure on every level." - Matt Brunson, Film Frenzy
"Sharply written and executed with real verve, this is an enduring and enjoyable comedy-drama that showcases some great performances both on and off-stage." - Film4
"Brash and joyous, the kind of musical we need more of." - Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium