Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Janet Maslin for The New York Times — 21 Jul 1994
Some parts of it are rapturous and stirring, others hugely improbable, and the film moves unpredictably from one mode to another. From another director, this might be fatally confusing, but Mr. Spielberg's showmanship is still with him.
Although the combination of his sensibilities and Miss Walker's amounts to a colossal mismatch, Mr. Spielberg's ''Color Purple'' manages to have momentum, warmth and staying power all the same.
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This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Janet Maslin and published by The New York Times on 21 Jul 1994.
The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.
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