The Color Purple
It's not often I write more than a couple sentences for a movie, but I feel compelled to write a little bit about this one.
Let me start by saying, THE COLOR PURPLE is one of the greatest movie musicals I've ever seen.
There is not a single aspect of this film that didn't land for me. This is what a movie musical should be. The amount of love and care put into this film was felt every second.
How this film hasn't been at the top, or at the least, NEAR the top of Best Picture lineups is... truly mind boggling. This is what cinema is about. Top to bottom, this film did everything it needed to do, and then some.
<PERSON> is unreal. 647
I have her as my personal winner as of now.
<PERSON> is GLORIOUS. I have her in my personal lineup.
But my goodness, <PERSON>. This woman gives one of the best supporting performances I've ever seen. She is out of this world.
The production design, the costumes, the editing, the cinematography, the sound, the direction, the EVERYTHING. Each part of this film was so perfectly crafted.
I'll also say, the Oscars do NOT mean everything. At the end of the day, it's a trophy, and what matters most is that you hopefully enjoy what you watch. Movies are subjective, and that's what is so beautiful about them.
And I'm beyond thrilled to say, I absolutely loved this film, and I hope you do too.
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