Review of Purple Rain (1984) by Cliff B — 22 Jun 2008

Ah the 1980s; movie and soundtrack rocked.

This review of Purple Rain (1984) was written by Cliff B on 22 Jun 2008.

Purple Rain has generally received positive reviews.

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This is Prince at his all time best. If you can get past the awful plot and acting, what you will find is some of the best music ever…

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