Empire of the Sun (film)
1987
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The film is based on the novel by Alice Walker, who told Celie's story through a series of letters, some never sent, many never received, most addressed to God. The letters are her way of maintaining sanity in a world where few others ever cared to listen to her.
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.
Rated 5/5 Stars • 02/27/24. 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.
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- Steven Spielberg
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Dec 18, 1985 11:00pm PT. ‘The Color Purple’: Film Review. Steven Spielberg's turn at 'serious' filmmaking is marred in more than one place by overblown production that threatens to drown in...
Dec 15, 2023 · On Dec. 16, 1985, Warner Bros. unveiled Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of The Color Purple at its premiere in New York. The film went on to garner 11 Oscar nominations, including for best picture...
Dec 25, 2023 · 81% Tomatometer 252 Reviews 95% Audience Score 2,500+ Verified Ratings A story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical, THE COLOR PURPLE is a decades-spanning tale...
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- Musical, Drama
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The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise going to its acting (especially Goldberg's performance), direction, screenplay, musical score, and production values; criticism was directed by some for being "over-sentimental" and "stereotypical".
