It's rare for a film adaptation to really capture the core materials essence. In 1985, Steven Spielberg accomplished that with this absolute masterpiece. In my opinion this is his best film and I'm a big fan of his work. 11 Oscar nominations and 0 awards. It's a travesty. Out of Africa is a good movie but I've never had the urge to ever see it since I first watched it. On the other hand, The Color Purple is a film that demands attention! The entire cast give their heart and soul to their performances and it shows. Full of all the emotions you didn't know you had and amazing quotable moments, it's one of the most human stories ever committed to film and one of the most soul-feeding. The cinematography is one of the best I've ever seen to date. I'm really tired of reviews from people that don't have a spirit or even know about the novel. It's a work of fiction. Some elements aren't going to be super-realistic based on that factor alone. Get a grip. It's a beautiful film with a beautiful message of hope over adverse circumstances. It's not that strange. Truth has often proven to be stranger and more unbelievable than fiction.
Review of The Color Purple
