The latest iteration of The Color Purple is too long. Edit Edit Edit
However, I did like it and was entertained. Alice Walker won the Pulitzer Prize in 1982. A movie adaptation was done by Stephen Spielberg. Then a Broadway musical sprung from that movie. And now full circle - this is a movie adapted from the Broadway show. It follows the story of Celie (Fantasia Barrino) from 1909 to 1947 in dirt poor Georgia. It's a tale of abuse, sisterhood, racism, and forgiveness. That's a simplified sentence for all that the movie shows through excellent acting and song. I loved Danielle Brooks as Sofia and her song "Hell No" is an anthem of strength, power, and not giving in. What a voice!
Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery has the showiest role and does a good job. Colman Domingo as Mistah is the villain in this tale and he's solid in the role. Fantasia as Celie reprises her Broadway role and is suitably innocent, strong, vulnerable, and has a unique voice. The production is rich. Just a bit of editing please. Alice Walker's book deserves the attention.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've been in two minds whether a musical was the best medium for this story, but apparently it works.
ReplyDeleteLet’s just say Book!!!! First movie is worthy. Musical was good and I was entertained, but it was not necessary.
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