The Color Purple

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 2, 2026 It's a Shame that Out of Africa beat this movie out for an Academy Award for best movie. I laughed, a cried, I felt exuberant at the ending, thus my *5* star rating! See more Michael H @PoisonClan73 Jun 28, 2026 This movie belongs in the top ten of any greatest movie lists. I had no interest in seeing it the first time I watched it 30 years ago. Now if it's on TV and I see it while flipping through channels, I'm going no further. If this movie doesn't bring you to tears at least once per viewing, ESPECIALLY if you have kids, then you are not human. Heartbreaking and uplifting. The perfect movie. See more Molly R @Mollygirl007 Jun 19, 2026 Wonderful movie, I watch it at least once a year. It's a classic See more Isabella H @MrsHamilton Jun 2, 2026 This is truly one of the best films I have ever seen. This is the oldest movie that I have watched, so I was a tad bit unsure of what it would be like, but I was pleasantly surprised. After finishing the novel, I watched this and thought it was a brilliant adaptation. Whoopi Goldberg was the perfect choice to play Celie. She captured her nervous energy perfectly. I was blown away by Oprah Winfrey's performance as Sofia. They couldn't have found somebody better to play her. Especially in the scene where she gets assaulted. My heart broke for her. It was horrifying and incredibly confronting. Margaret Avery was brilliant as Shug. Also just realized that she shares the same last name as the character she plays! A sign that it was meant to be! The actress that played young Nettie was absolutely brilliant. The best child actor I've seen. My heart broke when she had to leave Celie. Absolutely heart wrenching. This is a must watch for everyone! 5 stars. If you loved this movie read the book. See more Adam K @SunsetLonerCinema May 31, 2026 Great performances and a quality in filmmaking are certainly not abandoned, even if Spielberg may not have been the best filmmaker to take it its sensitive and important thematic material. See more Chris B @Papa13070 May 20, 2026 Alice Walker's epic novel is put on the big-screen by director Steven Spielberg and the results are excellent. The film deals with the maturity and independence of a mistreated black woman (Whoopi Goldberg in an Oscar-nominated role) from the years 1909 to 1947. The audience gets to experience all of her triumphs and tragedies through the film's running time. A very strong cast of supporting players make the film memorable as well. Danny Glover, Adolph Caesar, Rae Dawn Chong, Margaret Avery, and Oprah Winfrey (the last two Oscar-nominated) all shine with the great screenplay and Spielberg's subtle direction. Somewhat forgotten on Spielberg's list of credits, but still one of his very best films. See more Read all reviews

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