Review of Purple Rain (1984) by Che' M — 27 Jan 2008

Another of my favs!!!!Prince is THE man!!!

This review of Purple Rain (1984) was written by Che' M on 27 Jan 2008.

Purple Rain has generally received positive reviews.

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By Zach T (240) on 10 Aug 2017

Ok movie with Prince. I love Prince but his movie isn't better than his music…

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By Ben H (1,875) on 28 Apr 2016

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By Amy R (292) on 01 Jun 2016

Please bring this back to the big screens on June 7th, every year, in honor of Prince's birthday! At least in Minneapolis…

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By Andy S (1,590) on 01 Mar 2018

This movie is sooooooo 80's. I love it. That chick, Apollonia, is one of the finest chicks I've seen in a movie…

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By Ted W (1,490) on 10 Aug 2017

Ok movie with Prince. I love Prince but his movie isn't better than his music…

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By Jessica B (670) on 09 Sep 2017

How can you not love Purple Rain. Like other 80s classics, it's so bad it's good…

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Catharsis on the cheap; there's no reason to accept the pretense that the hero has suffered much and changed for the better unless you're predisposed…

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By Danny S (696) on 30 Apr 2016

Saw Purple Rain Last Night At Rave Movie Theater. Prince Was OK As (The Kid) Trying To Make In The World Of Rock And Roll In Minnesota…

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By Bob K (246) on 28 Apr 2016

The film was great when I saw it in '84 at the age of 14. I still love the music, but the poor plot and acting is noticeable in 2016…

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