The Color Purple (1985)

Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple is a richly-textured, powerful film set in America's rural south. Whoopi Goldberg, winner of the Best Actress Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination, makes a triumphant screen debut as the radiant, indomitable Celie, the story's central character. Her impressive portrayal is complimented by a distinguished cast that includes Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery, Adolph Caesar, Rae Dawn Chong and Akosua Busia. The Color Purple marks a new, more mature color in Spielberg's artistic palette. It is an exquisitely crafted, landmark film that will be treasured and talked about for years to come.

great gift

I couldn't find this movie anywhere. I looked at almost every store I could think of and could only find boot leg copies. When it came my friend watched it and it was perfect. It came in perfect condition and I didn't have to contact anyone about anything. October 16, 2008

Question

The Color Purple
Please, if someone can help me, how can I determine before buying which version of this requires flipping the dvd halfway through the movie?

Or, is there not a version in which you don't have to do that?

Thanks in advance! September 10, 2008

Best movie ever!!!

The movie is the best I have ever seen...over and over. The one thing I noticed is it is in two parts. For the second part you have to get up and flip the DVD over. Great movie and will be an all time classic. April 7, 2008

"Miss Celie's Blues"...

Okay, so where to start with this remarkable film?...How bout here... Helloooo...Oscar People!...Did you watch this film???...11 nominations and not 1 statue to go down in the books for this beautiful cinematic achievement of 1985? Yes, the winner of the best film of that year, "Out of Africa", was also wonderful and absolutely deserving of all the accolades it received. But there was so many outstanding attributes to this film from Steven Spielberg's artful direction, to the touching performances, to the cinematography and the wonderul music headed up by Quincy Jones, that it is one that more then 20 years later still stands up to repeated viewings and a box of Kleenex. One that is still being talked about,and one that didn't get the recognition it deserved!

Whoppi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover and Margaret Avery, will touch your heart and soul with their incredible performances in this very dramatic story. Sisters Celie and Nettie have each other to love, and it seems that each other, is all they have that is beautiful in the world. When they are torn apart by unfortunate circumstances they must face the world on their own. Celie(Goldberg) is the main focus. She is forced into a situation of an abusive marriage at the early age of 14 and life for her does not get any easier from there. For decades she hopes beyond hope to hear something of her sister Nettie who's last words to Celie were, "Only death can keep us apart!". Celie's character develops quite a strength over the years and she also forms a strong kinship with an unlikely source. It is a film that is unforgettable and once seen, will stay with you always.

Whoppi did capture a Golden Globe and an Image award, and was also recognized by the Nat'l Board of Review for her outstanding work. Mr. Spielberg did not go unnoticed completely, as he was awarded the Outstanding Directoral Achievement in Motion Pictures by the Directors Guild of America. The music captured an ASCAP(Film and Television Music Award). Just see if you can get Quincy's Jones' "Miss Celie's Blues" out of your head after the film!

There are many editions of this film for sale here in both DVD and VHS. Check around for best deals, availability and features you are interested in. Here are a few of the links to check out: The Color Purple, The Color Purple (Two-Disc Special Edition), and The Color Purple (Widescreen Edition).

Every moment of this film is filled with emotion, and it is not without a few smiles as well. Highly recommended....enjoy...Laurie


July 21, 2007

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