Color Purple

Pros: Acting, direction.
Cons: Character portrayal, plot manipulation.

When I first saw The Color Purple a year and a half ago, at the climax, I almost cried. And even at that same part on my recent watching, I almost cried again, but this time, the movie just didn't hold the same power for me on the whole. I would ...

Pros: It's impossible to list them all in 15 words or less.
Cons: None

Steven Spielberg can do it. In fact, he is probably the only one who can consistantly do it. "It", of course, is taking a great book and turning it into a great movie. That talent is rare--just ask any fans of Stephen King's novels. Great...

Pros: The Color Purple overall was a great movie.
Cons: The abuse and degradation that Celie faced.

"The Color Purple" is a story of color and brilliance. Adapted from Alice Walker's novel of the same name, it was a heart-warming story with much appeal and great characters. As I watched, I felt different emotions where sometimes I became so ...

Pros: Beautifully modulated performances. Lush cinematography.
Cons: Manipulative and mawkish.

Today is Norman's birthday. The dear boy is resting up for his birthday bash this evening and I am using the tranquility to work towards putting my new business venture, GlamorPuss gowns, (haut couture suggested by the costumes from 'Cats'), into high...

Pros: Perhaps the best film ever made.
Cons: -

I first saw The Color Purple when it first came out in 1985. I was four years old going on five. The Color Purple was, for me, a foundational experience that grounded me and exposed me in ways which allowed for my own personal growth. I saw my very first ...

Pros: Amazing story
Cons: None

Years ago I watched the Color Purple with my mother. I have to say, that even as a child I was intrigued by what I saw, I was moved by it in a big way. Most due to the fact that in our family situation at that time. I could relate to this poor woman. ...

Pros: One of Spielberg's best...
Cons: May be too intense for younger audiences...

This is the one where they robbed Spielberg blind at Oscar time to the utter embarrassment of movie moguls when critics' sentiment resulted in a tidal wave of abuse directed at the Academy's standards and procedures. This was the first of his unblinking...

Pros: talented cast
Cons: confusion about aging, time passing, and real message

I know the Color Purple is many years old but I finally just got around to watching it. Being such a long movie (148 minutes) I watched it in a few pieces. I suppose overall I liked the movie because I kept coming back to it...but part of my motivation ...

Pros: Top-notch direction, old-fashioned storytelling and a terrific ensemble cast equals brilliance
Cons: Not a one. This film is as close to flawless as they come.

My favorite film of all-time has been the same one for the past 10 years. Older gems like THE WIZARD OF OZ are vibrant and alive with the art of film-making, and newer films like SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, MAGNOLIA and THREE KINGS take my breath away, but so...

Pros: Acting, script
Cons: Flawless

The movie world today is a battlefield of huge proportions. Way back in the old days, a movie's merits were judged on the acting capabilities of the players, the story and script. Today however we have to take into account special effects,...

Pros: Everything from the actors to the story itself. It is truly inspirational and touching.
Cons: None

THIS OPINION REVEALS THE ENDING, SO IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THIS MOVIE, PLEASE DO NOT READ!

"The Color Purple" written by Pulitzer Prize winner Alice Walkers, is a truly inspiring story of a women's 30 year journey and survival that was...

Pros: Great characterization, plot, good cinematography
Cons: none

Arguably a social commentary about some of the harshest trials and tribulations of black women in the South at the turn of the century (the 19th to the 20th I should say now), "The Color Purple" transcends socio-political discourse and moves forward in...

Pros: Expert acting and believable drama lend a realistic feel
Cons: Quite long, and can be both disturbing and depressing at times

"The Color Purple" is, undoubtedly, one of the best movies ever made. I must admit, however, that I didn't want this to be; I resisted watching it for years, and developed a plethora of reasons: I don't like Oprah Winfrey; Whoopie Goldberg is...

Pros: Great plot, perfect cast for this movie.
Cons: probably not too well suited for younger kids.

Recently, while I fiddling around on my computer, I had the TV on, listening to a biography of Oprah Winfrey. There wasn’t anything else on. I have heard people say that they liked the “Color Purple,” both the movie and the book. But this show I was...

Pros: Great story and wonderful performances
Cons: Difficult subject matter

Alice Walker's novel was incredible and Spielberg brought her visions to the big screen with style and grace. This is the story of Miss Celie, a poor black girl who was abused and mistreated by every man in her life. It is the story of faith, courage,...