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There are a few integral pieces in the making and sustaining of a band. First, there is inspiration. Inspiration is something that makes a group of people come together to make music, something that makes band members want to come to practice every day and pour their hearts into their music. Second, there is talent. Talent is what comes naturally to a musician most of the time yet can be taught with hard work. And finally there is commitment. Commitment is the work and drive that makes a band successful. It is what pushes the musicians to endure the tiresome days of practice and makes them endure the trials and tribulations between the band members themselves, and their audience. The Commitments is a film that follows a band from its’ inception through its eventual break up. The members of the Commitments are faced with many hardships such as squabbles between band members, financial troubles, and personal problems. There are two characters in the film that exemplify commitment, and serve as the glue holding them together and the inspiration that helps the band grow. These characters are Jimmy and Joey “the lips”. Pieces of the band come together slowly and very little progress is made until Jimmy decides to comm