Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.

ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.

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.

smatysia A tale of rural black life in Georgia during the early decades of the twentieth century. This is Spielberg, so the production values are first rate. The acting is good, and the photography outstanding. This is largely, I suppose, a feminist movie, as most of it is devoted to the female characters, and how cruelly oppressed they are by their men, husbands and fathers alike, being treated as property, (or slaves) including rape and forced incest being simply facts of life. I was surprised that it was an hour and a half in before the point was made about how evil white people are. The payoff at the end was sentimental, poignant, and powerful, a Spielberg trademark. Overall, I suppose it's a pretty good movie, albeit hard to watch the abuse and cruelty.

rat_202 Often labelled as Spielberg's first 'serious' film. What was Jaws, a comedy? But I understand. Watching this, in the 80's it didn't feel like what 'A Film by Steven Spielberg' should be. No aliens, Nazis or sharks. But even as a nine-year old, I found myself really getting involved in the story. I just couldn't stop watching. So yeah, it's a Spielberg film in that respect. Danny Glover gives one his best performances as the cruel 'Mister.' Jeez, after this my sister and I hated him! Oprah Winfrey is impressive in her debut as the fiery Sofia, and Margaret Avery is wonderful as Shug, the beautiful singer who gives Celie something she is sorely lacking - love and friendship. But ultimately, this is Whoopi's movie, and while she's good in Ghost, this is the movie she really should have won the Oscar for. Ah, yes the Oscars. This movie famously received eleven nominations (though not one for Director) and went home empty-handed. There are reasons for this. Margaret Avery's OTT Oscar campaign was ill advised, but Spielberg's omission seems vindictive. I think the Academy hadn't forgiven his somewhat presumptuous move of inviting a camera crew to watch his reaction to the Oscar nominations for Jaws, expecting to see his name on there. But the real message they were sending was 'Stick to blockbusters, Steve. Leave the serious films to the big boys.'That year, Out Of Africa took the big prize, and it's an overlong film with nothing to say. It wasn't until Schindler's List that the world finally appreciated what a truly great filmmaker Spielberg is, yet the evidence is all here. No, the film isn't perfect. Spielberg's love of sentimentality creeps in at times, and John Williams is very notable by his absence. The explicit lesbian scenes of the book are also markedly toned down. But there are worse ways to spend an afternoon than in the company of The Color Purple.

jameslinton-75252 This film is a great portrayal of Alice Walker's the Color Purple. I remember upon studying the novel at A level, being shocked at the level of violence that women like Celie had to endure. I was very glad that the film didn't water this down. To have done so would be a grave insult to the women worldwide who had to suffer this treatment.Whoopi Goldberg made her film debut in the Color Purple and she was great in her role as the grown-up Celie. I've always liked how she can bring a naturalness and realism to her acting. The Color Purple is no exception. Read my full review for more: http://goo.gl/ykObxL

Thomas Atseff Coming in 1985, this was Steven Spielberg's first attempt at melodrama; he had directed Raiders of the Lost Ark and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 3 and 4 years previously. This inaugural bid for Spielberg as a dramatic director feels a bit clumsy at times, and at times he struggles to portray harrowing oppression suffered by Celie Johnson, the film's protagonist. This may be the result of the film's PG-13 rating, as the harsh themes of domestic violence and incest are at times brushed over too lightly. Despite these issues, Steven Spielberg's dramatic debut is shot tremendously and full of brilliant performances. Danny Glover, while subdued by the film's hesitation to portray violence, is convincing as the abusive husband of Celie. Whoopi Goldberg is fantastic as Celie Johnson, and was undoubtedly robbed of an Oscar in 1986. Margaret Avery is also great as the inspiration to Celie and performs a few great songs, at least one of which also should have won an Oscar. But the real standout performance is from Oprah Winfrey as the empowering Sofia, giving by far the most moving performance in the film. The original music and musical collaboration in the film is superb, adding a lot of heart to the film. If you are a fan of Steven Spielberg, and want to see his origins in drama, this movie will not disappoint. It is a great film for black and female empowerment, but is not as brutal as films like Schindler's List, making it a great introductory drama to Spielberg's decorated career.