My thoughts on why The Color Purple didn't do well OVER TIME at the box office
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- The end of the year brought a lackluster performance for the latest adaptation of “The Color Purple,” a musical that blew audiences away when it opened on Christmas Day but then saw numbers dramatically fall as its theater run continues.
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Dammit One of these days I’m gonna disagree with you !
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The Color Purple has run it's course..we don't need another one...EVER.
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That is the main reason. Oprah and the other producers did not read the room. Enough is Enough with The Color Purple and it's 50/11 versions!!!!!
For me, I don’t think folk wanted to see the abusive theme. It also seemed more musical based on previews than it was which may have lessened interest. The Spielberg movie was perfection. I saw Fantasia in the Broadway musical which I enjoyed. This movie musical version was unnecessary. This was Oprah’s need.
This is the most thoughtful convo on this matter to date!
I loved the original movie. It was excellent. One of my favorite movies. I didn’t go to see the remake in theaters because in my opinion nothing could top the original. There was no reason to remake it.
Honestly, I had not made any plans to see it...I honestly am over the Color Purple. Read the book, saw the movie, and the play. I don't have an ounce of longing to keep reliving the second hand trauma experienced from this book/movie. Oprah, needs to find another project to support. Put the Color Purple rest.
Man I must admit the way . U break things down is powerful.
Saw all 3 iterations of the Color Purple: the original film, the Broadway show (Fantasia was sick & didn't show up) and the recent film. Loved all 3 adaptations. Entertainment Tonight & Access Hollywood covered Taraji's pay concerns. She got a standing ovation on The Talk a week ago. These entertainment shows are mainstream. Folks know Taraji she's a good actress but I do think her remarks overshadowed the movie & folks wanted to "hate on" Oprah too for various reasons. They may get more support for the film on streaming platforms.
TRUTH - so refreshing! I know folks who took their first pandemic check and are now millionaires because they started businesses. Don’t cry…start your own biz!!! Yes, expand your skill set!!!
We are looking for something different.
Yes we are
Great segment. The same goes for “A Raisin in the Sun” when P Diddy did a horrible job. The commercials were awful. Some things need to be left alone. Steven Spielberg did an amazing job.
P Diddy was HORRIBLE in that role. Very unbelievable, wooden performance by him!!!!!
Personally I’m tired of black trauma movies. The original was great. However going forward let’s move to modern times. Regular black people living regular lives- romance movies, suspense, sci fi, etc.
I honestly don't think alot of ppl are interested in musicals. I agree with you also that some stuff should be left alone.
Taraji is no Angela Bassett or Viola Davis that’s for sure
I agree, the Color Purple movie from 1985 was great! I saw the movie, i purchased it, and i saw it again. i'm not interested in a remake. Also, Taraji had nothing to do with my lack of interest in this remake. I'm not interested!!!!
I totally agree with you 100% for all of those reasons you addressed why I we didn’t go and see the movie and the other comments. Specifically the film was attractive for a very small group, not even all African Americans and lacks real cross over appeal. I for one am not interested and would not go to see anything with lgbtq theme; it has been overkilled and life is more to think about that who someone is in love,’ attracted to, etc. in addition I don’t care for musicals at all. The film has also been overdone; the original wasn’t broken so why fix it. Excellent commentary! Side bar, I felt the same thing about the steel magnolia remake.
I really enjoy hearing your opinion and perspective. I learn something every time. Thank you so much. Also, I love your voice and the way you deliver, very easy to follow.
Thank you so much for discussing the facts about Taraji’s range and the way that she is marketed. I totally agree and have been saying this since all of this came out. She is not Angela Basset, Halle Berry or Meryl Streep.
No Taraji nor Oprah have impacted people choosing to seeing the film at all. Vivica should have just said no comment. Taraji has stood up for Vivica multiple times. Taraji is a skillful actor. As a veteran actor she knows what the pay scale is period. I'm glad she spoke up.
A while ago, Someone who I am subscribed to shared one of your vids, and I’ve been following you ever since.. you’re always sensible and aren’t super emotional, just the outright truth..
I see your point!! She did start a hair brand, but she does need to expand her horizon!! As we all do...😏
I was invited to the musical with friends and if I’m being honest I did not want to sit and hear singing and dancing for a movie I had already seen. Secondly I just did not want to see abuse. The original movie was painful enough. I couldn’t stand Danny Glover after seeing that movie but I guess that means he was a great actor. Oprah and Whoopi also were unforgettable. I don’t need a reminder of all the pain that was endured.
Hello, and keep up the great breakdowns!
I enjoyed it but I love musical theater so I feel it only appeals to a niche audience.
Yes. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I agree the original movie is such a classic. I believe Oprah just can't handle that Spielberg didn't give her the attention that she believed that she deserved.
I totally agree with you! The reasons why that movie flopped is because some people hate gays, musicals, Oprah and remakes. And as far as Taraji is concerned you're right, her skill set is limited. Also Taraji is 53 years old. As far as Hollywood is concerned she's "old". The whole "Vivica and Taraji" thing was silly to me. Vivica is doing what Taraji should be doing, directing and writing, expanding her skill set. And the industry is paying Vivica what a 59 year old is deemed worthy of getting paid, sorry just the facts.
I Dont Know who the woman speaking is BUT ... all i can say is drop that mic 🎤!!!
🗣️You Betta PREACH 🎤
Rare for me to walk out of a movie. I can name the three movies…this was one…man I found the assault/abuse scenes to be extreme and unnecessarily intense.
I really like your point about “loving the truth to stay in the light.” 💡 It’s so true. The devil is the author of confusion. Ignoring warnings of deceit will cause you to suffer harm.
I always enjoy when a great written story "comes to life" in film. Naturally, the (original) film adaptation didn't follow the book exactly, but both were exceptionally well done. Didn't even consider seeing this new version; leave well enough alone!
I read the book and saw the movie in 1985. I don't have any interest in seeing the musical or the movie again.
The Whoopi-Oprah "Color Purple" movie was so good, that it needed not to be remade. Besides, musicals are hard to make box office money.
Loving and accepting truth is something that many are not practicing so the light evades them or is shunned by them. Many embrace darkness.
TCP did not need to be remade. There are plenty of great writers out there, why do they keep flushing millions into remakes🤷🏿♀️. I think after success w/ Benjamin Button, Taraji should have started taking more crossover roles to show her range as an actress. The roles would have been smaller, but I think had she started doing those roles back then, she’d be more marketable to other genres today. I do support her fight, but I believe her agent, manager, and PR rep play a huge part in that. Black entertainers have a very small window to crossover and if their team don’t jump when the opportunity presents itself, that window closes fast. I think she should explore getting behind the camera, I have a feeling she’d do well.
Enough of Slave Movies and Uneducated Themes. We have not been made whole from Slavery, so Stop Okra with the BS. Tell your friends WE NEED OUR REPARATIONS NOW.
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Oprah was on television when that movie last came out, so the movie already had a massive built in audience. That's not the case anymore.
Turning a movie into a long running Broadway stage play into a on screen musical is wild! Nobody asked for nor wanted this movie! They’re using Taraji as a scape goat cos that shyt flopped!
I disagree. She was in Benjamin Button where she was nominated for an Oscar. True she needs to expand her skill set to creating, writing, and directing. She really stepped up her singing game in TCP.
This makes a lot of sense to me.🙋🏾♀️
The thing is, I didn’t know about this movie until Taraji started talking. The movie would’ve come to our theaters and left without me knowing about it. Also when I found out it was a musical, I decided I wouldn’t be watching.
Preach! I agree with you. We need to value the truth. 💯
You’re absolutely correct .
Thank You for your
Trump analogy.
It was absolutely excellent.
Great content as always.
I agree 100% with everything you said!
I agree ! Taraji plays the same character over and over regardless of the genre ! Coleman Domingo was excellent as Mr. The original was the best version!
I was so shocked when it was revealed that the 'Color Purple' was going to be recycled into another movie. My first thought was 'leave it alone'; it was during the original time the movie was released was very successful! How much are you going to change it? The perfection was signed, sealed, and delivered. And now, its seeming status is that it was a FLOP! How sad. Just think about all the production, time, and expenses that were allocated to re-do this once very successful movie production. Then when Ms. Henson started complaining and letting the public know that she had not received what was due her; it brought a NEGATIVE light and taste to this film and its creators and financial supporters. It was a done deal once people were able to hear and watch Ms. Henson cry and complain (for what...you are working and getting paid) These differences in acknowledging your skill set and what you have to offer. Double disaster outcome for all involved; which caused this production to fail.
Personally speaking i'm just tired of slavery movie I know it's a part of our history. history. I guess what I'm trying to say is. How come these same efforts can't be done with The black People that came up with inventions back in the day.
Finally someone making perfect sense!! Your thoughts are on point!! So tired of the "trump supporters"
This was excellent commentary!! Especially about rejecting truth👍🏽
I totally agree. You can't put a Broadway play in a movie. I didn't go to see the movie because I saw the Color Purple in New York with Fantasia and it was awesome. She killed it! Many people do not go to plays and they would definitely not go see a play made into a movie.
TCP didn’t have any big name actors/actress in it!
Taraji is not an actress that brings a lot of people to the theater!
As for me I would have never spent my money to see it. I don't care if everybody was happy with their pay. I will not watch it for free. I just don't care...period. Honestly I need to only purchase what is necessary and needed.
The color purple as a musical 😂😂😂
🤣😅 Right.
I went to see it and I didn’t know that it was a musical. I don’t do musicals period and yes they should have left it all the way alone. I like many that grew up on the original can recite lines and sing every song. Thank God my senior church friend and me popped our own popcorn and got the senior priced tickets bc we both fell asleep. I wanted the lil money that I spent coming out of there and couldn’t remember one lyric in any of the 50 plus songs they sung. This movie also probably has ruined any chances of Fantasia getting into mainstream movies as well.
u make a great point
Your Comments about Taraji encompasses most of the Black Actresses in Hollywood!!!
It’s not that many of them.
They’re all treated the same way.
I think it’s because it’s a musical ! I saw the original movie , the broadway play and this version ! Lots of people saw the original and didn’t have an interest in this revision ! I went in Christmas day to support the actors !!!! The original was phenomenal!
I enjoyed the play and the movie (1985) it still gets me every time
The '85 version was a sad topic, but no doubt it was very well done. It deserved an Oscar which it did not receive in any category. Your point is taken and imho Taraji's comments, while true, were untimely. She accepted the job and the pay.
The book was a good read.
You make excellent points
I love Taraji in Person of Interest. I was sad when they killed her off.
Good commentary. I remember going to see the musical in DC 6 years ago and left quite underwhelmed with the story. And totally disappointed that Maybe God’s Tryna Tell You Somethin wasn’t a part of it. So no interest in the movie though I’d watch a few of Fantasia’s songs online when available. Love her.
A few years ago she was complaining because she couldn't find any joy in her life and she was crying about that. Then she took a break in Bali, came back and did TCP. Wasn't she supposed to get married a few years back? What happened? Plus, did she not make bank doing Cookie Lyons, that wretched character? She was supposed to parlay her Empire money into, well, an EMPIRE!
WHY CONTINUE TO PRODUCE TRAUMA movies about the BLACK COMMUNITY, I AM SO OVER IT. THE COLOR PURPLE, HAS RUN ITS COURSE, put it on the shelf andleave it there. PERIODT
I like the book and original movie. Hard to say which one is better. Classic… The movie tackled heavy issues that many people don’t want to see at the movie theatre. They be more willing to watch it at home.
I never saw the original movie. When I was at Howard, a gentleman friend took me on a date to New York to see it on Broadway.
Vivica is not being paid what she wants, hence why she's doing Lifetime movies and Carshield commercials. Like Taraji at this point Vivica is doing black films. That is the issue I took with her I'm good comment. She's good because she takes on $100 which is fine everyone needs to have more than one source income. But there is no way in all these years Vivica is getting paid what she deserves.
I absolutely hate musicals.
I watched the original several times the first i cryed with my boyfriend now ex-husband he cyed as well, I've never been a musical person, i just watch the movie this Saturday, for my birthday with a couple of friend's. First of all, i didn't like the way it was remade, i didn't mind the dancing, but the way they took out the African language when they reunited, i was not impressed.
Mama buni buni mama! The son said nothing it was awkward to watch
@TomekaHaywood very weird. It's like they were trying to attract a different audience
I love your views of Truth on certain things.😮😮😮
The reason is "word of mouth."
The people who initially attended, realized that this film is trash, and warned others not to waste their time and money!
It was trash in '85, why would it not be trash in the 21st century with the same theme? Villifying Black men. Was putting music to the trauma supposed to sell it better to younger generations? It is garbage, from book, to a film, and reboot!
I saw the original movie in 1985 and didn’t care for it then.
The controversy surrounding the '85 film was tremendous! Don't you remember? Black men were demonized beyond belief.
I’m from Detroit and the stage play was garbage here.
I totally agree. And I am tired of lgbtq being forced on me to accept.
You forgot Person of Interest. BTW, I thought the movie was great.
It didn't do well b/c Taraji stole the spotlight by blaming Oprah, once again. It's just easier to do that, I guess. 🙄
Oprah seemed like she was on a self-aggrandizement tour to publicize the movie which I think was a turnoff for many. I thought Taraji played her role well and showed range by singing and dancing.
@@beewokeSinging and dancing for the MASTER LITERALLY 😂😂😂😂
@@Trasee_theRealtor The movie musical was that literally; the incongruity of the themes and the singing and dancing is a major reason I think it failed.
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I don't like any movie remakes, It's pointless.