Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Sharon S — 16 Sep 2010

Excellent film. Very emotive and even funny in some parts. Great performances.

This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Sharon S on 16 Sep 2010.

The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.

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