Empire of the Sun (film)
1987
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Dec 19, 2023 · Alice Walker’s 1982 novel, “The Color Purple,” has been a beloved subject of adaptations before, from Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film to the Broadway musical that first hit stages in 2005.
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Much more than a remake, the musical film version of The Color Purple stands on its own as a vibrant, uplifting experience -- and the singing and dancing are superb. Read Audience Reviews
- (256)
- Blitz Bazawule
- PG-13
- Taraji P. Henson
Dec 19, 2023 · The 2023 reincarnation of The Color Purple is a remarkable departure from Alice Walker's Pulitzer-winning novel and its polarizing 1985 adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. Above, Sofia...
Dec 19, 2023 · Alice Walker’s 1982 novel “ The Color Purple ” has proved tricky to adapt in a manner that retains the book’s power. Part of the problem is it’s an epistolary novel, a genre that’s effective...
- Blitz Bazawule
- Alissa Wilkinson
- 141 min
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.
- (126)
- Steven Spielberg
- PG-13
- Whoopi Goldberg
Steven Spielberg, who made the movie, is more concerned with the whole world of Celie’s life than he is with her erotic education. We meet many members of the rural black community that surrounds Celie. We meet a few of the local whites, too, but they are bit players in this drama.
Dec 19, 2023 · ‘The Color Purple’ Review: Alice Walker’s Novel Lends Itself to the Blues, as Well as Stirring Musical’s Sense of Spiritual Uplift. Director Blitz Bazawule’s fresh-eyed remake synthesizes...
