There aren’t many like The Commitments. There are a few I felt like I enjoyed the same as I did The Commitments though. I liked Sing Street a lot. I suggest checking that one out.
Too many Irish films are too serious and either about the IRA or about poverty or disabled people. There needs to be more fun Irish films that people enjoy watching.
My take on Joey was that he was an accomplished session player who rubbed shoulders with a few greats, but embellished in his stories somewhat. I think that the reason he asked Jimmy to wait outside as he went to meet Wilson Pickett was because it was highly likely that Wilson would struggle to remember him, or worse, not never even heard of it, so he made up the story about them having some big fallout. The ending is very open, was Wilson coming on Joey's request, or had he just come because he had heard a good buzz from the band?
I agree. I don't think Joey was an outright liar, but he portrayed himself as more than he was. I think he did speak to Pickett, as he tells Jimmy when confronted about it at the show ("I told you, I spoke with the man"), but he basically pitched the band to Pickett on account of the band's strength and local fame (he had to snatch the newspaper from Jimmy to show to Pickett) and not for old times' sake. Pickett showing up so late means he had a mild interest from Joey's pitch but not that serious. However I think Pickett's appearance is designed to help the viewer take Joey more seriously in light of the band's implosion, instead of viewing him as a charlatan who singlehandedly destroyed the band, which isn't true.
I'm in the same boat, but haven't watched it again. I've just been scrolling youtube looking at clips from it. I'll track the full movie down soon and appreciate it.
In the book, Joey’s story ended in such a way that I thought the door was left open to him being supernatural, an angel or spirit sent to help the band get down.
I met Johnny Murphy(the actor playing him) at a show once in Dublin. Didn't recognize him til my aunt told me it was him. I have a pic with him somewhere. Cool guy, and one of the greatest characters ever!
When I first saw this movie, everyone in it was older than me and I thought Jimmy was so funny and witty, and that Deco was the only jerk. Now I see Jimmy as a rude ass, though very handsome and with the will to put this band together, which he does. II've auditioned dozens of musicians and I would never be so nasty to people, there is no reason to be.
Are you an Irishman, sir? 😊 I agree with you 100%, but to be fair, the movie is set in Darndale, north Dublin City, which at the time was a very, very rough, frankly, scary place for outsiders. Coming from Donnycarney, and attending St. David's School in Artane, both of which were reasonably close to Darndale, most lads we met from there were considered to be agressive and "to be avoided." So Jimmy's attitude was "the norm" at that point in time. I've been away for over 35 year now so things may have changed, just giving you some background info...
Because it pisses on the people who ruined their lives to give Roddy Doyle the freedom to piss on them. But hey, it pleases his Vichy-Irish Fine Gael fans + makes him lots of money, so what else matters.
That's interesting that you mentioned Johnny Murphy in 1998. That year I was in 5th year in school. Our class went to see Cyrano de Bergerac in the Gate Theater. Johnny Murphy was in the play.
That was part of the mystique of Joey, wasn't it? You get the feeling that he some of what he said was true, but some wasn't, and you never knew which, but you were willing to overlook this...Excellent acting by the late Johnny Murphy, Rest in Peace, Joey "Da lips" Fagan...
@@shortallliam3142 At the very end of the film, when Jimmy is going through what happened to all the band members, he mentions how Joey was on tour with a certain musician - I can't remember who, I'll have to watch the film again. Jimmy then says "the only thing is ... (the famous musician) died in 1972". This confirms that a lot of what Joey said was bullsh*t when he claimed he had worked with many famous people.
@@jeffoliver2298 Hi Jeff, agreed, his claim to being Elvis' friend was a lie, but Wilson Piggott did make an effort to see the band (although he got there very late,) at least making me feel that some of what he said was true.
“What did Evil Kenevil want?”
“God sent him”
“On a fucking Suzuki”😂
One of the greatest lines ever!
The last line of that clip may be my favourite line in any movie ever.
There’s a better one in the same film ya can’t take that horse in a lift The fuckin stairs will kill it😂
@@thedog3823 🤣🤣🤣
"I get snotty with no man". Joey the Lips
The lord blows my trumpet 😂😂
'Elvis was a cajuuuuuun he had a cajun heeeeartt!'
'That's is fokkin BLASphemy!'
I met joey in a pub at bettystown races way back in the late eighties and he bought me and my friend a pint
Nice memory, he looked a sound bloke, loved'em as Joey. Great actor all round RIP
@@jaymcd8577 He did indeed come across as a genuine, down-to-earth guy, RIP Joey!
If they only make more Irish films like the commitments it will always be a great film.
There aren’t many like The Commitments. There are a few I felt like I enjoyed the same as I did The Commitments though. I liked Sing Street a lot. I suggest checking that one out.
My uncle is this film
I thought they were scottish
n-dog hansenmand it’s a Irish film. and if you like dogs would you like to subscribe to my channel
Too many Irish films are too serious and either about the IRA or about poverty or disabled people. There needs to be more fun Irish films that people enjoy watching.
No where else in the World will you ever find Humour like the Irish. They Rule on that 100%. 🍀
Gonna guess you're American
@@TheHorseOutside Is it because she said "they rule on that" 😂
@@odriscoll1233 just the whole debacle
Rest in peace, Johnny Murphy
What did he want? God sent him. Wha on a fuckin Suzuki ? This movie has so many funny one liners its always worth a watch.
RIP Sir Alan Parker.
RIP indeed. Ironic that an Englishman made arguably the greatest Irish film ever
Rest In Peace ✝️🕊️
I'm not from Ireland but I think I love Irish humor and this film😍😊📼
"In a fuckin' Suzuki?" hehe! XD
My take on Joey was that he was an accomplished session player who rubbed shoulders with a few greats, but embellished in his stories somewhat.
I think that the reason he asked Jimmy to wait outside as he went to meet Wilson Pickett was because it was highly likely that Wilson would struggle to remember him, or worse, not never even heard of it, so he made up the story about them having some big fallout.
The ending is very open, was Wilson coming on Joey's request, or had he just come because he had heard a good buzz from the band?
I agree. I don't think Joey was an outright liar, but he portrayed himself as more than he was. I think he did speak to Pickett, as he tells Jimmy when confronted about it at the show ("I told you, I spoke with the man"), but he basically pitched the band to Pickett on account of the band's strength and local fame (he had to snatch the newspaper from Jimmy to show to Pickett) and not for old times' sake. Pickett showing up so late means he had a mild interest from Joey's pitch but not that serious. However I think Pickett's appearance is designed to help the viewer take Joey more seriously in light of the band's implosion, instead of viewing him as a charlatan who singlehandedly destroyed the band, which isn't true.
About 20% of what he said was roughly true. And about 80% was bullshit. Figuring out the 20% is always a challenge.
Probably explains why Vernon Presley puked inside his trumpet.
Saxondale
Basically if that sentence had been Colm Meaney's entire career, he'd still have ledgebag status in my own tiny little mind...
Colm Meaney is immortal.
I met him at a party one night in Los Angeles. I have to tell you that I totally agree!
Did ya expect him to beam down, O'Brien?
Bring back the 80s & 90s when life was simple & happy.
we hear you brother rabbitt!!
@Paul everybody liked them days. Your probably full of Dutch gold cans
I was in ucd.. Plenty of money around in the 80s for some people
@Paul you where probably on the dole by sounds of you from the beginning
Show some respect young punk ...it's "Joey the lips" 💋
There are so many great lines in this movie. Classic.
Such an iconic film I watched it once as a kid, but never truly appreciated how great a film it was until I was in my 30's
I'm in the same boat, but haven't watched it again. I've just been scrolling youtube looking at clips from it. I'll track the full movie down soon and appreciate it.
In the book, Joey’s story ended in such a way that I thought the door was left open to him being supernatural, an angel or spirit sent to help the band get down.
What a great scene from a fantastic classic 90s movie 😂
Joey The Lips...'ya play better in yer suit.."
"this the band then? U2 will be shitting themselves"
"still wearing the blue suede shoes Mr Rabbit?"
"Fuck off Parrot head!"
Dufv dufv dufv see that ? Thats Quality that ! Very rare these days ....
I met Johnny Murphy(the actor playing him) at a show once in Dublin. Didn't recognize him til my aunt told me it was him. I have a pic with him somewhere. Cool guy, and one of the greatest characters ever!
and Deco was like 15-16 years old...once in a great while a film, a Band this fine.
Classic film cant beat Irish sense of humour
The lord sent him lol ! Great movie, love Joey the lips !
When I first saw this movie, everyone in it was older than me and I thought Jimmy was so funny and witty, and that Deco was the only jerk. Now I see Jimmy as a rude ass, though very handsome and with the will to put this band together, which he does. II've auditioned dozens of musicians and I would never be so nasty to people, there is no reason to be.
Are you an Irishman, sir? 😊 I agree with you 100%, but to be fair, the movie is set in Darndale, north Dublin City, which at the time was a very, very rough, frankly, scary place for outsiders.
Coming from Donnycarney, and attending St. David's School in Artane, both of which were reasonably close to Darndale, most lads we met from there were considered to be agressive and "to be avoided." So Jimmy's attitude was "the norm" at that point in time. I've been away for over 35 year now so things may have changed, just giving you some background info...
Why havnt they made a star called henry into a film yet thats one of roddys best
Because it pisses on the people who ruined their lives to give Roddy Doyle the freedom to piss on them.
But hey, it pleases his Vichy-Irish Fine Gael fans + makes him lots of money, so what else matters.
Plot twist: The Commitments was made from the blooper reel of Fair City.
lost count of how many times I've seen this movie,even bought the soundtrack,Andrew Strong's voice is next level.
That movie is an utter classic!
Remember watching this in school 5 mins from where this was filmed
We convinced our Scottish brother-in-law that Darndale was actually Long Kesh!
I was unemployed in 1998 for a few weeks went to sign on and Joey the lips was in front of me in the queue
That's interesting that you mentioned Johnny Murphy in 1998. That year I was in 5th year in school. Our class went to see Cyrano de Bergerac in the Gate Theater. Johnny Murphy was in the play.
Jimmy's dad is chief o Brien from ds9 and his Sister is Andrea corr
and lets not forget Sharon Corr....and the end when we see Bernie in a country and western band, shes the one playing the fiddle !
On a fucking Suzuki love it 😂😂
I've got one that's identical to Joeys......the lord didn't send me though :-(
Lol love that scene.. Absolutely brilliant film
Fucking brilliant
Have we got allday 😂😂😂
Great movie
😂😂😂😂😂🎉👍🏻☘️
1:04 🥂
💚💚💚😅
Fucking love that scene
RIP Johnny. Great job! What great is you don't know if what he's saying is true or not.
Love it 😂😂😂😂😂😂
He reminds me of the Irish guy in Braveheart. A bit tetched, but spot on.
the spire of St George's reflected in the window....
Lol
"You're the same age as me Dad"
Johnny Murphy b. 1943
Colm Meaney b. 1953
I don't think so, Jimmy.
*dah
Colm Meaney is hilarious in this movie.
Woah! B.B. King?! He was a GREAT man! I LOVE him! 👍😎🎸
You’re the same age as me Da
The trumpet guy
They’re talking like they’re in a play lol
Dang his face. So emotive.
awe i can't find this movie any where, lol :P :),
The full film is on RUclips. Pretty good quality too.
i love this
I'm still trying to figure out, where he jammed with BB in 1972 ???
Leicester Mecca :)
That was part of the mystique of Joey, wasn't it? You get the feeling that he some of what he said was true, but some wasn't, and you never knew which, but you were willing to overlook this...Excellent acting by the late Johnny Murphy, Rest in Peace, Joey "Da lips" Fagan...
@@shortallliam3142 At the very end of the film, when Jimmy is going through what happened to all the band members, he mentions how Joey was on tour with a certain musician - I can't remember who, I'll have to watch the film again. Jimmy then says "the only thing is ... (the famous musician) died in 1972". This confirms that a lot of what Joey said was bullsh*t when he claimed he had worked with many famous people.
@@jeffoliver2298 Hi Jeff, agreed, his claim to being Elvis' friend was a lie, but Wilson Piggott did make an effort to see the band (although he got there very late,) at least making me feel that some of what he said was true.
@@jeffoliver2298
Joe Tex 😊, who actually died in 1982