Review of The Commitments (1991) by Peter Travers for Rolling Stone — 31 Jul 2001
It’s the old Monkees trick: If you can’t find a band, manufacture one. British director Alan Parker (Fame, Mississippi Burning) lucks out. The dozen unknowns he’s chosen — ten with no previous acting credits — make a joyful noise and rousing company.
Parker, however, hasn’t made much of a movie.
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This review of The Commitments (1991) was written by Peter Travers and published by Rolling Stone on 31 Jul 2001.
The Commitments has generally received positive reviews.
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