Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Tsz Yeung Yvonne P — 25 Aug 2009

It's good, but not as good as I want it to be. Some memorable moments tough.

This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Tsz Yeung Yvonne P on 25 Aug 2009.

The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.

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