Catangro After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Scotty Burke It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

marx-68442 Loved this movie as a child and an adult. As a child, I viewed Prince's character as the hero. As an adult, not so much. Now, I see the Kid as the bad guy and Morris as the hero! First story line of Appolonia, a broke young singer, coming to Minneapolis from New Orleans to find a gig. The Kid did not help her or at least offer her a place in his group. Instead, he says that doesn't want her in his life that way and he just wants to be her boyfriend. Dude, help her out! The first thing Morris does is offer her a job singing!Next story line, the Kid is upset about his parents fighting at home. OK but you're grown! Move your grown ass out your parents' basement! Morris has his own place!Next story line, the bands are competing at the club. The Kid is late for rehearsals, skips business meetings, and is dismissive to artistic contributions from his bandmates. Morris is creating a new band, attending meetings, and doing what it takes on the business side to try and be a star. I'm sorry but the Kid is doing everything wrong! Still love the movie and the music, though!

utgard14 With Prince having recently died, I've been meaning to take another look at Purple Rain, which I haven't seen in probably fifteen years or so. After just watching it, I can say my opinion on the movie hasn't changed much since I first saw it. The story is hackneyed and corny with some truly cringeworthy dramatic scenes. The family stuff, the abusive relationship our diminutive hero has with his new girlfriend -- it's all over the top in the worst way. But it does go into 'so bad it's good' territory for me and I think many others will see it that way too. Aside from the soapy stuff, the movie has a few things going for it. The music, for starters, is great. The Purple Rain soundtrack was excellent and most of the songs are used effectively here. Also Morris Day is hilarious as the villain. He steals every scene he's in. Prince himself is pretty bad as an actor but not quite as bad as Apollonia. She really stinks. It helps that she has a nice topless scene, though. Overall it's worth a look if you love the' 80s, Prince, or you're just a connoisseur of cheesy movies.

gnvdude The critics may not have been kind. But as a Prince fan I'm glad this 'rock' or 'funkumentary' was made.I'm more appreciative of the live concert footage. Than the story. Prince could act, pretty darn good. He was a true entertainer.Our daughter 17 had never seen this movie until last night. I pulled out the movie and we watched it together. She got to see how talented he was as such a young age. Mastering playing different instruments. His stage presence and nature ability to just feel the music. May his music and genius live on in our memories.Its definitely worth a watch and I feel has its place in history.

Uriah43 A musician who goes by the name of "The Kid" (Prince) lives in a poor neighborhood of Minneapolis with his dysfunctional parents and makes ends meet by performing at a local nightclub. One night he meets a beautiful singer from New Orleans named "Apollonia" (Apollonia Kotero) who is also trying to make her mark in the music business. Although they begin a romantic relationship it becomes strained due to her ambition, his possessiveness and the lecherous interest in her by the Kid's main musical rival, "Morris" (Morris Day). Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that, despite the rather corny plot and the uneven acting, this movie was still entertaining for the most part. I especially liked the comedic role between Morris and his sidekick "Jerome" (Jerome Benton). Likewise, some of the music was pretty good and the presence of Apollonia certainly didn't hurt the scenery in any way either. In any case, while it certainly wasn't perfect, this movie—along with the album of the same name—was instrumental in advancing the music of Prince to a worldwide audience and I recommend this film to all of those who might be interested.