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Oprah color purple8/12/2023 ![]() Danny Glover is also great, he is cruel and really plays an evil role very well. Whoopi Goldberg's first acting credit is phenomenal and watching her just puts a smile on our face, and the iconic dinner scene where she finally yells as Danny Glover is possibly the finest acting in her career to this day. The Color Purple is a beautiful and strong film that is driven by great performances and a incredible script. ![]() Holy hell, Goldberg, Winfrey, Glover, and Avery are alllll undeniable. Yes, a grittier take could've fleshed out some more raw and vital emotions, free of manipulation, but I was still swept up in ‘Purple' on the power of the performances alone. There are still several sequences throughout that cut like a knife. I justly asked myself if this would've occurred to me if I didn't know who the director was and the answer was still yes. Though I have yet to read Walker's novel, I experienced some whiplash during the film, and while Spielberg's playful touch was at times tragically effective in establishing contrasts, I felt his influence more than the material demanded (Quincy Jones also assumes some responsibility with his score). Ultimately worth seeing as both a harrowing and tender look at many deep-rooted, everlasting ways that African-Americans - particularly women - were the glue in each other's lives, even if it leaves you longing for deeper dives at times. This is a rollercoaster - in terms of sweeping emotional impact, but also in terms of approach.
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