).But they are also fun.So very fun.

What Happens in ‘The Commitments’?

The Commitmentsbegins with Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins) placing an advert in the local newspaper for musicians.

The ensemble cast of The Commitments, standing in a street cheering and giving the camera the finger.

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Jimmy tips off journalists about this in the run-up to their next gig.

The film’spredominant theme of pursuing a passionis all over the film.

No matter how dysfunctional the band gets, their love for soul music shines through.

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Music to our ears.

Its a powerhouse collection of classic soul hits, performed with raw energy and passion by the cast.

ButThe Commitments’immortality lies inits cult status.

The Commitments

The filmwas even immortalized on a stampby the Irish postal authorities in 1996.

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