Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Arthur R — 27 Jan 2011
There is no doubt this is a masterpiece of American cinema. Even if you don't like the movie, if it doesn't move you (which I'd find hard to believe), or if you think its boring, there is no denying the fact that the film is a success on so many levels.
The acting, cinematography, music, editing, adaptation, everything - it is all superb. It is a joy to watch as a form of entertainment, but it is also a pool of lessons to be learned; the film could very well be shown in an educational setting, viewed in a school perhaps.
This doesn't mean the movie is boring! It means it is a testament to the women who have ever suffered hardships due to something as simple as skin color, religious beliefs, sexual preference, even the fact that they're female.
Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery, Danny Glover, they all give performances of a lifetime, because "The Color Purple" is a classic film, one that should be viewed, pondered, and absorbed.
This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Arthur R on 27 Jan 2011.
The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.
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