One thing opens up another life. (EU Film Festival*1)

Jovanny 2022-02-15 08:02:29

I don’t believe John Carney, the director of "Once Upon A Time," hasn’t watched this movie! The story structure of is similar to this film, and even the actors have "borrowed" (Glen, I love you!), but unfortunately it can't compare to my own debut. Back to this one, there is a very tacky plot, but the temperament of the Irish film does not reduce it to "banal". In my opinion, the most important thing about music films is not only the cohesion of the song and the plot, but also the "sincerity". Because music can't deceive people, and what a music film wants to express through music determines its height. The troubles of the band shown in "Dream Chaser" did not overshadow their brilliance on stage. At any time, any kind of art can be your tool against the world. It would be great if things will always be so simple. But in fact, there are countless trivialities and psychological changes that will change this matter, or even fall apart. But there is no need to be pessimistic, because one thing has its value in the end, and what is left is not material, but another kind of life that has been opened up. No matter how different the life trajectory of each person is in the future, the love for music is the same, and the life full of expectations is always similar.

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  • Beulah 2022-03-24 09:02:51

    Only 46 people have seen it? It's so rare that the movies I watch seem to be watched by tens of thousands of people~ A good movie recommended by serious comrades! The song "Dark End Of The Street" is really good~

  • Andy 2022-04-21 09:02:55

    #2019EU Exhibition# The casting process is like the sound of Ireland in the early days. Although the band in the film had a flash in the pan, the reality has continued their musical dreams. The theme is the small-town youth's dream of a band. Each member is very selfish, rebellious, and cynical. It is the true portrayal of young people in that era and region. Come on, the music starts, and they shine!

The Commitments quotes

  • [Joey and Dean are rehearsing apart from the rest of the band]

    Joey: Are you doing what I told you? Are you thinking of that reed as a woman's nipple?

  • Joey: Are you doing what I said? Are you thinking of that reed as a woman's nipple?

    Dean Fay: I am. But, I'm a little embarrassed, she's still in school.

    Joey: Maybe you should set your sights a little higher? My trumpet was always Gina Lollobrigida.

    Dean Fay: [thinking] How about Kim Basinger?

    Joey: [holds his hand up to his chest as though cupping a breast] Is she?

    Dean Fay: Oh, yeah!

    Joey: Right. Pick a nipple and try again.