The Color Purple

"It’s pretty much impossible to resist the explosive reclamation of life in the movie’s enormously satisfying closing scenes, which should fulfill the dual aim of reimagining 'The Color Purple' for a new audience while putting a sparkling fresh gloss on the story for the generation that grew up on the Spielberg version" 

"You’ll laugh, cry, probably hum an earworming melody or two and definitely tap your foot up a storm watching director Blitz Bazawule’s vibrant take on the Broadway show (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)" 

"There’s a lot to like about this musical film version of Alice Walker’s novel, but the story remains slippery to would-be adapters" 

"Director Blitz Bazawule’s fresh-eyed remake synthesizes elements from both the Broadway show (...) and Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1985 film" 

"[It] combines the best aspects of each disparate form, structuring a stunning hybrid that combines the visceral meditations of the written word with the thunderous energy of musical performance (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)" 

"Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson get the job done" 

"Powerful 'Color Purple' balances heavy drama with exhilarating musical numbers (...) Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks lead the impressive ensemble (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"