Empire of the Sun (film)
1987
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Dec 19, 2023 · Alice Walker’s 1982 novel, “The Color Purple,” has been a beloved subject of adaptations before, from Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film to the Broadway musical that first hit stages in 2005.
Dec 25, 2023 · Much more than a remake, the musical film version of The Color Purple stands on its own as a vibrant, uplifting experience -- and the singing and dancing are superb. Read Audience Reviews
2h 32m. Sound Mix. Surround. An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry.
Steven Spielberg, who made the movie, is more concerned with the whole world of Celie’s life than he is with her erotic education. We meet many members of the rural black community that surrounds Celie. We meet a few of the local whites, too, but they are bit players in this drama.
Dec 24, 2023 · The Color Purple tells a story of the three women's liberation from the horrible men in their lives and resulting independence, although that doesn't come without plenty of setbacks.
The Color Purple: Directed by Blitz Bazawule. With Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo. A woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Dec 25, 2023 · 6 minute read. In The Color Purple, Fantasia Barrino holds a watchful presence as the grown-up Celie, while Taraji P. Henson delivers a powerful performance as Shug Avery. Photographer—© 2022...
Mar 28, 2004 · “The Color Purple” was rightly criticized for Spielberg’s postcard landscapes, his broad characterizations and the convolutions of his plot. But what he made was a movie of great mass appeal with a powerful truth at its center.
The Color Purple delivers on the old-school Hollywood promise of an uplifting vacation from cruel realities without feeling Disneyfied. Full Review | Feb 21, 2024
Dec 19, 2023 · A review of 'The Color Purple', a rousing new musical version of the Alice Walker classic and adaptated from the Broadway show reinvents the story.
