Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Danielle S — 25 Feb 2011

The depth of this movie....Oprah, honestly, fantastic job.

This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Danielle S on 25 Feb 2011.

The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.

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