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One of the most moving films ever
The Color Purple is a moving and emotional film which is beautifully acted and directed and although it is a very long film you will be riveted to your seat for the full two and a half hours viewing time.
It is the story of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg) and the terrible abusive life she endures at the hands of both her husband and step father. The only thing which brightens her life is her enduring love for her sister whom she is separated from for many years.
The film contains strong subject matters including rape, violence and racism but its message of love, sacrifice and sincerity shine through and the beautiful imagery in the film will have you reaching for the kleenex from almost the first scene.
The fact that it was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including best picture and actress and won none is in my mind beyond belief.
This film is simply superb.
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The Colour purple
A steven Speilberg film set in rural american south starring Whoopi Goldberg. This film is excellent, i used to watch it back to back afew years ago. I lost my copy which was on vhs about 2 years ago and recently picked up the dvd and was reminded of just how much i love the ilm..
Never fails to bring a tear to my eye. Its a must have in your collection and by far the best film that whoopy has starred in..Read full review...
The Color Purple (DVD 1998)
THE COLOR PURPLE focuses on the life and times of Celie, a black girl, who suffers years of abuse at the hands of two men. Based on the novel by Alice Walker and starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey, and is considered to be director Steven Spielberg's first 'mature' film. THE COLOR PURPLE focuses on the life and times of Celie, a black girl, who suffers years of abuse at the hands of two men. Based on the novel by Alice Walker and starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey, and is considered to be director Steven Spielberg's first 'mature' film.Read full review...
A touching tale of sisterhood
I studied the book in sixth form and 'The colour purle' will always remain my favourite book. The dvd encapsulates the themes and emotions covered in the book perfectly, its a touching tale of a strong sisterly bond overcoming many hardships and i would recommend the dvd to anyone.
The only downside to the dvd is the format of the disk, the film is split into two parts and you must turn the disk over half way through to continue viewing. However it gives you a chance to pause and reach for the tissues !Read full review...
emotional...heart jerk a...
One of the most tearful, emotional movie you'll ever watch . even though though you may go through your life after abuse after abuse life will get better a big turn around if you have faith in god to help you ..a must or not watch...Read full review...
The Color Purple
This is a story of how loving someone and knowing you are loved in return can be enough to keep you going through anything life throws at you.
Abused by her step-father and husband, the main character played excellently by Whooppi Goldberg, is kept going by the love and friendship of her sister, who is cruelly separated from her for many years.
The film has strong threads of racism, violence and abuse but its main messages of love and self-sacrifice will have you crying like a baby.
I would rate this as one of the best films in recent years.
If you loved the movie, please read the book, and keep the kleenex handy.Read full review...
The Color Purple
I actually bought this item for a friend who had been looking to buy this film. Of course my first reaction is to go on to ebay and find this item. Of course there it is and for a really good price so how can I now buy this for my friend.
She has since watched this film (not for the first time) and has now stored it in her library of dvds to watch. This film is an all time classic and will never go out of date.Read full review...
FANTASTIC
Really good film. BUT made me cry, a definate Tear Jerker.
I would reccomend this too anyone who loves a good cry watching films with friends or on their own... goes great with a box of kleenex and a big bar of chocolate.
You can't go wrong.
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The Colour Purple
I got this DVD for my Mother. I have not seen this film but my Mother has already seen it and enjoyed it so much she asked me to buy it for her. So on my Mothers recomendation it must be a jolly good film,and she knows a good film when she sees one.She will I'm sure watch it several times.Read full review...
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I watched this film many years ago and really enjoyed it when i saw that it was available at such a great price i had to get it i find dvd expensive when you buy them in stores and dont really buy them that often just of i really enjoyed the movie beforeRead full review...