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Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: This is probably Alan Parker's best film, in part because it's one of his most modest. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: As music and human comedy, it works just fine. Read more
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine: The film offers no message, no solutions, only a great time at the movies. Read more
Geoff Andrew, Time Out: Foul-mouthed, fast-talking and very funny, this is Parker's best to date. Read more
Variety Staff, Variety: Director Alan Parker's story of a band of young Dubliners playing American '60s soul is fresh, well-executed and original. Read more
Hal Hinson, Washington Post: Alan Parker's sexy, hilarious, exuberantly energetic new film, The Commitments, has so much rhythmic juice that it's nearly impossible to stay in your seat. Read more
Desson Thomson, Washington Post: The musical numbers, actually performed by the on-screen band, are sensational. Read more