steven spielberg should not have been the one telling this story, yes but the film is still tragic in its story and characters.
its world is painfull for these people and sadly therefore realistic.i really love the performances of everyone and all tho spielberg was not the right choice, he gives his great eye of directions to it and easily one of the best films he's ever made and also really one of the film that i think earns its runtime.
i really like that spielberg makes really long films but also allot of his films are killed by the runtime. lincoln, 1941, close encounters with the third kind and catch me if you can among others.
The Color Purple
It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
Rating
4.5 (1)
Release Date
12/18/1985Runtime
154 minsOverview
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$15,000,000Revenue
$146,300,000Homepage
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A sweeping, unflinching portrait of a Black woman's journey from brutal oppression to self-discovery and dignity, anchored by the power of female bonds and the radical act of refusing to break. It's emotionally shattering and ultimately transcendent, a film that sits with you long after.
Mood
MelancholicDefiantHopefulAngry
Themes
SurvivalFamilyLove
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Steady
Look
PainterlyNaturalistic
Structure
Linear
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Graphic violenceSexual violenceChild endangermentAddiction
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