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While I prefer the original, this one definitely has some great stuff in it. And once again, Taraji P. Henson nails it, while the academy refuses to recognize her talent.
Honestly, I kind of like this new live action one aside from the fact that I love musicals, this also captured more emotion, in the movie. The old one, showed the pain of tears very well, with this 1. Showed the pain of angertears comma happiness in everything so perfectly
@@Arimas-bx2rtikr I do watch the Jumanji movie which made me feel bad for him and he was funny, but otherwise he was so hard to like even when did something nice for Celie.
Wow is that so? Cause that's all they talked about in those interviews is forgiveness and God and all that jazz they never once geared to the one community that loves and this movie this book represents the most 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Teraji is the only actress in that movie I would have removed, and I *love* Teraji. But you can’t pluck the Celie and Sophia straight off the Broadway stage and then expect Teraji to keep up with their talent, so I really don’t blame her. She was the “big name” to bring in the ticket sales imo. Woulda been better if Heather or Jennifer had the role though!
@@TheRedcat14they should've brought Angela back to this role she already knows Oprah from the original color purple on Broadway & the haves and the have nots, but her chemistry with Fantasia was too intense on and off stage so they can never be seen in public together again because of that toxic church Fantasia is apart of🤦🏿♀️🤦🏿♀️🤦🏿♀️
Fantasia has been touring, several albums since American Idol, Broadway, in fact she was in the Broadway version of Color Purple which is why she was chosen for the movie.
A common misconception with musicals is that they are only used for escapism and levity. In reality tho, people write musicals because sometimes the best way to express direct emotion is through song. This may mean a happy emotion, but it can come from any emotional core. Miss Saigon, Les Mis, Next to Normal, even the Disney stuff specifically Hunchbacks stage version, they get an emotion out that fits the vibe while still having that musical element. Is it hard? Yes which is why sometimes musical movies don’t work and work better in animation orher times. But regardless, they are just more than whimsical escapism
This movie is a lot more colorful and less violent than the original, I found it to be visually much more stunning. I do think the original moved me a bit more given the seriousness of many of the scenes unlike this film, which showed lighter and less morbid versions of those same scenes. However one thing that’s certain- I believe Danielle brooks DESTROYED Oprah in their role. I said it. She deserves that Oscar nomination.
Roxy singing Ciara is taking me out 1:07:42 . 😂 I love the original the most but the musical version was refreshing and filled me with joy. Fantasia and Danielle were fantastic!
The book, the film, all version of it wrecked me. But hearing “I’m Here” in a theatre brought me to absolute TEARS. I don’t know how Fantasia did it, but the way her voice sounds during that song just shakes me to my core every time.
These songs make me cry. Especially I'm Here. Of course Cynthia Erivo is amazing, but this was also so heartfelt. And bro is right, being able to say "I don't *need* you to love me" "I'm beautiful" and "I'm here" is so hard to do and actually mean it. Especially when you have been beaten down.
This book was required reading at school, and it wrecked me. Then I watched the original movie and it wrecked me. This version, though much lighter and more colorful than the original, still wrecks me! But, I love this story. It's such a heart-wrenching, beautiful journey of perseverance, struggle, and triumph. Bravo to everyone involved. It's a hard story to tell but they did it beautifully. Also, bravo to Roxy, you got through it a lot better than Greg did watching the original😂.
As someone who saw the show on broadway (with Danielle Brooks, the actress who plays Sophia here in the movie as well) - this movie was a *love letter* to the broadway show. Fantasia also played Celie on Broadway too! This cast was *stacked* with not only vocal talent, but people who know the in’s and outs of this story.
Taraji P. Henson was a singer before she began acting. But the first time I heard her angelic voice was in the TV production of Annie. I think it was NBC, or was it ABC?
@therealtamartian She was a singer before she took up acting. But to be in musical theater, it's a given that you know how to sing. Just because someone isn't widely known for a talent, that doesn't mean it isn't part of the package.
You probably don't remember the part where her stepfather's wife told her about her dad's will because that's mostly from the book and it's kind of subtle in the original. Also red really is a power color because in the book Mister's sister made him buy Celie clothes and he would never buy her red clothes. So, her in red in that scene makes a bold statement.
If you want to try more musicals I recommend The Wiz if you haven't seen it already. Also H.E.R. played Belle in the 30th anniversary Live Beauty and the Beast!
I wanna say the main gripe I have w/ the remake are the director's keeping Mister in Celie's life. In the orginal film he gets her family to her and then leaves her be, but here they added him to her life again before he gets her family back. Even though Mister finally did right by her it doesn't mean he deserves a second chance to be around her. So, I don't understand why the director decided to go this route w/ him. Short story long, I wouldn't want the man who ruined my life to be around the new one I've made for myself. Edit: Also the sister should have been wearing purple. Why did they change that? ;-;
41:45 the stage musical goes into Shug and celie’s relationship WAAAAAY MORE and that’s what both movies miss i believe. The original movie forms more of a friendship and this one doesn’t really build it as good. I do love the visuals of their musical scene together. It had me in tears
I think I understand what Roxy was trying to say. This musical version feels more authentic than the 1985 version, but also ends with seeing the full reconciliation (Albert earning a seat at the table) instead of having it implied with Albert moving off in the shadows.
If you pay attention to the beginning, especially in the original, Celie was in love and low-key obsessed with Suge before they even met. And a lot of those female Blues singers in the early 20th century, were bisexual, just like Suge.
It’s funny that y’all kept joking about the nature when the nature turns out to be an important part of the story! Love how that turned out lol full circle
These songs make me cry. Especially I'm Here. Of course Cynthia Erivo is amazing, but this was also so heartfelt. And bro is right, being able to say "I don't *need* you to love me" "I'm beautiful" and "I'm here" is so hard to do and actually mean it. Especially when you have been beaten down.
To lighten the mood when Roxy is around 😆 Y’all should watch Sister Act and Sister Act 2 together. They’re both comedies and star Whoopi. I think y’all would enjoy them. And you both can enjoy the movie without tears. 😂
Am I the only one who only watches this channel when one of these two are in the thumbnail? Idk why, both of them have their own energy I love. Even if I don't know anyone's name, everyone is equally pleasing to hear talk over the movie/serie but these two have something special. Roxy is funny and always tries to predict stufd, and he has a sense of humor so similar to mime, and the fact that he's able to cry because of an animated movie makes him so relatable for me. W channel.
Greg, this was great! But you simply MUST react to Cynthia Erivo singing I'm Here (at the Tony Awards or elsewhere). She...OWNS that song and it is SO good! Would love to see your reaction. As a musical theatre gay who's also obsessed with Marvel and such, this channel is so pure and excellent! Thank you for all you do (and the rest of the Reel Rejects crew!)
hows nobody mentioning this was a huge tony winning broadway musical staring fantasia in the same role. lol everyone is comparing it to the movie lol. where is aaron alexander when you need him lol
I avoided this movie due to its reviews and didn't want it to ruin what I enjoyed about the books and movie ... I'm never doing that again. I'll even go as to say I was more emotional watching this than the 1985 adaptation. Its a shame I didn't see it in theaters.
I prefer this one…the songs are just so powerful. Danielle Brooks absolutely stole this movie for me, but every performance was a knock out. I only wish we could have had more of Corey Hawkins singing. 😍
So glad to see you reacting to musicals ❤ I’ve only seen the 2015 Broadway revival so music-wise, I’ll always prefer the stage version of the songs. But I’m so glad they got actual singer-actors to play these roles. Danielle Brooks was so funny on stage (and my favorite character) so very glad she got to portray Sophia on-screen. Unfortunately, Shug could be unaware how abusive Mister is because he always treats her well. I’m curious if Mister gets more redemption moments in the book. I still find it kinda sudden in the movie and the stage version how he changes in one scene/song. Mister sings about his influences (his abusive father, not getting things that make him happy) “so tell me how a man do good when all he know is bad”. Then, he decides to “do good”, especially after how he sees how Harpo was able to break the cycle of abuse.
Seeing how much you like this type of music I would definitely recommend listening to the “Hadestown” musical. Can’t wait for them to do a movie of it someday. But the soundtrack is phenomenal.
To Greg, please, if you ever have the opportunity, go see the touring Broadway version of this. I truly think you’d enjoy it! Btw, I went to see it and now have a shirt that says :”Hell no”
Not sure Schindlers List was a fair comparison to the original Color Purple. Schindlers list was made years later. He did an excellent job with both, but its hard to imagine that Schindlers List didn't benefit from lessons learned, good and bad, from The Color Purple.
i know she did not compare this to the feeling from talk to me. damn roxy this movie came with beautiful musical numbers and an arc that ended in reuniting happiness. talk to me ended with death and dont get me started on the intense brutality of the violence. that comment hurt lol
Good reactions. Roxie is the Reaction Goddess. Greg🤦🏾♂️. "C'mon bro" as Roxie would say🤷🏾♂️. This version was fantastic. And Fantasia was totally snubbed for Best actress. But I guess putting too many WOC for the award would freak out the Academy🤣 Spielberg made a masterpiece. But this one is right up there too. Thank you for your reactions👍🏾
I went into this movie knowing very little about it and absolutely loved it. Even though i dont usually like musicals i think they did a phenomenal job here. The cast is so talented!!
Greg THANK YOU. THANK YOU for reacting to this one. Your reaction to the original is what made me a Subscriber. I was hoping you'd keep your word and review this one. So glad Danielle Brooks has been nominated for everything. I dont understand why she's not winning and it's not more of a battle between her and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. This film shouldve gotten Oscar noms. Like you both said, the cinematography on this is beautiful.
I prefer the Broadway productions over the movies and I can’t place this movie against the original. They both have amazing elements and focus on different aspects/pieces of the book with different ways to portray Alice Walker’s words from the book. I love that Alice Walker got to be present during filming to see this theatrical reimagining. Great work, great storytelling, great everything.
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1:02:05 i was at the movies watching this and man…. this song made me think about my nephew….. never got to hold the little guy….. i was in there trying not to boohoo cry
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Mr. Reject, Could you please re-release your reaction to the 1985 film “The Color Purple”? I tried to find it in your library but could find it. Thanks!!
Rev. Avery played by David Alan Grier is also in the 90s comedy spoof sitcom 'In Living Color' as Blaine Edwards along with Damon Wayans as Antoine Merriweather and the devilish pastor Rev. Lonnie Love on the hit TV sitcom Martin.
Fantasia played this role so good because her life resembled Celie’s so much. She actually turned it down the first time! Said she’d never play Celie again. Until the director Blitz told her he was going to give Celie and imagination!
Greg, if you like the rythmic call/response work songs in this film, I have a suggestion for you to look up Branford Marsalis' version of the song "Berta Berta". It's a prison work song made famous when used in the August Wilson play 'The Piano Lesson'.
dr dre is in another musical, in the heights, and it’s probably one of my favorite musicals ever, i have basis though cause im hispanic, still its amazing, also ty for reacting to this, been dying to watch this
I watched this movie in theaters with my boyfriend. He fell asleep within 15 minutes of watching. I enjoyed it thoroughly and cried as well. I plan on rewatching it with my mom since she introduced it to me when I was younger
Fantasia played Celie in the og Broadway production from 2010-2013, then something happened with her vocal cords and Cynthia Erivo took over. Danielle Brooks played Sofia on the Broadway run from 2015-2017 I prefer the broadway live versions of I'm Here. Both Fantasia and Cynthias are phenomenal, the movie version took the emotions out of it for me, otherwise though I absolutely loved this movie.
I Dont wanna say it´s a bad Movie, looks like it was some good acting. BUT the Original Color Purple can never be reached,since that was a Masterpiece. I dont understand why they always think they need a remake of a original Movie.
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its called the color purple because of the morning glory purple flowers in the feld on the cover of the book and sunset witch Mss Alis Walker is in the rocking chair thinking and writeing the book on the frount cover or the real book writen..
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