Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Kshitij R — 16 Dec 2014
Resuming my Spielberg marathon, The Color Purple based on the novel by Alice Walker is a movie far better than is usually thought. Sad to have found out that it got 11 Oscar nominations, but lost in every category.
Whoopi Goldberg (playing Celie) is a debut performance that is nothing short of amazing. I'm sure it must have been a difficult job - she rarely speaks, dreams or interacts. It is only when the movie ends that you realize the story is not of Celie's suffering but of her victory. Every scene shines with the love of the people who made it.
This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Kshitij R on 16 Dec 2014.
The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.
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