Review of Purple Rain (1984) by D1Esel6 E — 01 Jun 2008

I may have gone overboard with the 5 star rating. but this is PRINCE, and this has so many childhood memories associated with it. Classic flik. Great music.

This review of Purple Rain (1984) was written by D1Esel6 E on 01 Jun 2008.

Purple Rain has generally received positive reviews.

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