The Color Purple Movie Review 2023 Musical Hit or Miss?
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Isley Nicole Melton aka Auntie Isley, reviews the musical adaptation of The Color Purple, which hits theaters Dec 25th. Is it worth going to see? She will let you know! #fantasia #thecolorpurple #moviereview #ciara #deonCole #halleBaily #TarajiPHenson #CoreyHawkins #ColemanDomingo #Oprah #Blitzbazawule #QuincyJones #StevenSpielberg #danielleBrooks #her #isleyNicoleMelton #fantasiabarrino #alicewalker #theoscars #oscarbuzz
I saw it last week and I thought Taraji was award worthy. But the one who for sure is not only going to be nominated but actually will probably win for Best Supporting Actress is Danielle Brooks! She's the Jennifer Hudson of this awards season, calling it now. The only reason I feel Taraji may not get certain noms is because they probably wont make room for 2 actresses in the same movie in the same category...very rare. But all 3 ladies owned this movie. I think you were supposed to keep that Whoopi secret girl lol
I also watched pre-screening of The Color Purple. I taught Taraji did a wonderful job with singing and acting. She should get nominated for an Oscar. I wasn't feeling Fantasia in this movie. Therefore I'm going to see The Color Purple on Christmas Day. To see if I miss anything. The famous scenes from the original movie was cut short and the music scene in the movie was moving fast.
@@Rhythm973 Didn't feel the same pain as Whoopi Goldberg
Why not let other people be surprised by Ciara?
Great review!! Was skeptical about going to see the movie at first, because I didn't want them to mess up a classic, but because of your review, I am now looking forward to it!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
Danielle Brooks, in my opinion, gave an Oscar worthy supporting actress performance. Taraji also did great. Fantasia, I am sure will have many awards nominations. I love the original. This one was more of a play. It was okay but not better than the original.
Great movie review! I’m really looking forward to seeing this film so much. I’ve been a huge fan of the 1985 movie
Don’t love the ageism against Taraji, never thought about that once while watching. She really ate up the role and put her mark on it. She gave the sensual, jazzy persona perfectly. I hope the three ladies and Coleman get Oscar nominations.
Great review!!!! I understand the movie was a remake of the play. I absolutely loved the play. I can’t wait to see this new movie!!!!
Thank you for your review. I can't wait to see it. I know I will love it regardless because of interviews and the previews. Oh! So proud of the entire cast. Sometimes, there are two actors nominated in the same category. I predict without having seen the movie that both Taraji and Danielle Brooks will be nominated. And my hope is that Fantasia will be great and will be nominated. I am such a huge fan of hers.
Like most of the 80's baby generation, I saw the original movie. Nothing but love and respect for The Color Purple franchise. I will admit, the new version of the movie was of interest because of the current/fresh faces in those memorable roles, but it wasn't on my radar to see as a musical. You made it sound interesting, so maybe 🤔. Nice review 👍🏾
I along with my family will be there to see this iconic movie on Christmas Day!!!! I am so excited!! Thanks for your review and have a " Merry Christmas"🎄
Well done review! It it ignited my interest.
You look well - I see that you are expanding your horizon every day and I am so happy for you. Keep doing what you're doing. I hope in the near future I get an opportunity to enjoy THIS color purple too.
❤
Fantasia played the role of Celie on Broadway back in 2007 and got rave reviews for her performance. She is one of the front runners for Best Actress. Fantasia and Danielle Brooks are both getting some nominations this awards season.
I'm definitely looking forward to this, and I trust your reviews.
Thank you for your review. Interesting, my first introduction of Blitz Bazawule was via an Art Exhibition he had at the UTA Artist Space a few years ago. I was shocked seeing his name attached to this film because I didn’t realize he was director as well. So, I had to look him up to see what he had directed previously.
I still haven’t decided whether I will see this film though - I still have a few more weeks to decide lol. I truly just haven’t been a fan of the casting. Even just from the trailers I wondered whether Taraji was the best choice for casting. She doesn’t give me Shug either. There was something so naturally alluring about Shug, and I don’t get that from Taraji. I also just wish they had utilized more broadway actors vs recording artist…all of those casting choices have me underwhelmed despite my love of musicals. I may give it a try though. I’m not surprised Danielle Brooks is getting high praise - I’ve seen many refer to her as the standout.
Great Review! I going to check it out!
Enjoy!
I love Fantasia, my main reason for seeing film was her, but I disagree 10000000% with u Taraji was sensational!!!!! Her, Halle & Danielle Brooks blew it out the water! Taraji & Danielle were Oscar caliber for me!
how was it? really want taraji to win..taraji all the way.. thank you.. taraji deserves the oscar.. brookes too.. but taraji definitely .. can someone tell me who should win? .. tarajiii no other.. my heart knows.. sorry but i luv taraji and her part.. but i ofc respect your opinion
I was skeptical about Taraji, and after I saw one of the trailers I noticed that they added so much autotune to her voice 😅 They really could have casted Heather Headly (who played Shug on Broadway) but I’m sure Taraji held down the acting part. I just feel like the lead roles should have gone to people who can both sing and act.
I agree about casting people who can both act and sing. That’s one of the things that has made me hesitant to watch…So many trained actors on and off broadway who also sing could have been considered for those lead roles - some who rarely see opportunities like this. Then I saw today where Oprah mentioned Beyoncé and Rihanna were considered. Literally makes no sense. Taraji was one I was skeptical of as well when I saw the casting…I saw an interview of her last year I believe where she revealed she sings also, and wanted to focus on that more - interesting that they used autotune. When I saw the play on Broadway Heather Headley wasn’t Shug, so I didn’t even realize she has done that role. I could definitely see her in that role. I’m still skeptical though…of a few other casting choices in addition to Taraji…pretty much anyone casted who is primarily a recording artist.
Most of the praise I’ve seen so far has been around Danielle Brooks.
Beyonce and Rihanna would have been too expensive for the movie producers.
WOW , very impressive !! I can’t wait to see Color Purple now ,with my girl Fantasia . Love your review. ❤
Great review. I hope you are wrong about Taraji though. She have big heels to fill. Sister is a major so let's see. I am looking forward to seeing this cinematic piece of work but only because of the ladies. I'm not of big fan of the story but I digress. Thanks for your review. I predict they will take home all the awards to make up from the first time. We all know how this works...lol
Not to say they are not deserving of the awards because I'm sure they are but...well we will see hard it all goes.lol
Well so far they have 2 acting nominations (Danielle Brooks and Fantasia). It will definitely be a tough award season for them…the movie is up against Barbie in the musical category. I believe the musical category is combine with drama as award season progresses, so then it will have Oppenheimer in the mix. So it will be interesting. The original had 11 Oscar nominations, I really don’t see that being repeated up against an original story. It will probably be a repeat of Everything Everywhere All At Once from last year.
Love this New lane for you cuz , will check out, and great review ❤️
I wish people would understand stand that this is not a remake of the original movie, it is a movie version of the broadway musical which was a hit on broadway both times. It's a great movie quit trying to compare it to the original movie. Smh people.
Probably should've named it something else then?
It’s still the same story either way. I saw the movie and the broadway play….Even though it’s a musical based on the play, some of the scenes are still musical adaptions of what we’ve seen in the movie. That’s evident in the trailers alone…the comparison’s are going to happen. The previous version was a hit because it was an original story…no matter how it’s repackaged it will be difficult to duplicate the success of the originals.
In the original series, Shug was also an older character. I think Taraji did her thing and Danielle brooks.
Margaret Avery who played Shug Avery was only 42 years old in 1985 in the original color purple. 42
years old in black years is 32 years old. Taraji is 53 years old. Big difference.
Awesome job on this review. I can't wait to check out the movie on Christmas Day! BTW you look stunning 😍.
Thank you sis! 🤎
I'd like to know who is playing Shug Avery in the color purple musical? I love the song Ms. Celia's Blues ❤ I love the color purple, i watched it so many times I know just about every song by heart and can repeat what each cast is going to say and when. I'm def going to see it me and my girls on 12/26 and gonna sing the sista song to them in the theatre when i seen them, lol
Taraji Is playing her (Shug).
Is it something to take the kids to?
Yes. It’s rated PG.
One of my years best. I can't wait to see it again on Christmas Day with a mainstream crowd
First negative review of Taraji. Unexpected.
Love all her work! Just not in this film. Bad casting.
@@Auntie-Isleywhich is fair enough
Movies are subjective
Personally love her
I think your criticism in a way suggests why she was perfect casting
E.g.
Your criticism paraphrased
"Shug stucks out like a sore thumb among the new cast because of Taraji being among lesser known actors"
Shug is meant to be a star who sticks out ,she is meant to be this otherworldly being to Celie that's almost unreal to her
Especially considering Shug enters once the story has begun she needs to stand out amongst characters like Celie and Sophia
If Taraji wasn't an established star and this was the first time you ever saw her would you feel the same way ?
Having watched the interview clips Taraji helped Fantasia throughout filming and helped her lighten up because of the heavy material and she understands that dark roles can stay with actors
So it sounds like she was very instrumental in helping everyone be able to do their jobs behind the scenes
Which makes her casting I guess more important to the bigger picture
So maybe not necessarily what you might have wanted but what was needed to make the movie you enjoyed
Just discussion
Thats what I thought about when I watched your review
@@Auntie-Isley you seem like you just jealous
When someone uses the analogy, "stuck out like a sore thumb", It's usually not in a good way. It was a role she should not have agreed to do because in my opinion, she did not pull it off. Many high profile actors gets great offers and turn them down because they know they can't pull it off. So many vibrant, sexy singers/actresses that could have pulled this off way better. Maybe they couldn't afford Beyonce? Beyonce did amazingly well in Caddilac records and would have oozed Shug Avery. @@shippendales8543
@@buggie41bug Stop it. It's my honest review. If you want a politically correct review where they lie and say everything is great and perfect when it aint, theres plenty of those, fake, yes people on youtube. I'm not one of them.
this really wasn’t a remake of the original movie, this is an adaptation of the broadway musical so it’s a different iteration
Since I have heard it from you I’ll make sure to check it out. I am most definitely a fan of the Color Purple.
I love this for you🤎