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Love you brother❤ You are not scared to show your emotions and I RESPECT THAT!! We are human, and if you have a heart, certain things just hit you differently!
The way you shed tears during the scene where Shug kisses Celie is exactly how I know that you got the real message of this movie! People for years have been turned away by that scene but YOU got it.
Also, to be fair, it did win awards, just not any Oscars which are obviously the most prestigious on the list. But 'Out Of Africa' was the darling of the 58th Academy Awards. Which is a fascinating juxtaposition because it's a story of white people (immigrants) in Africa, during almost the same exact time period that we have The Color Purple. It's a bit of a reverse. And given it was the 80's, racism may have very well played a bigger part in the voting... which is a popularity contest anyway.
@toxicginger9936 yes, I read it was a very competitive year for nominations. Bangers were out that year. Out of 10, I wish they would have won at least 1. It’s being biased lol. Never saw “Out of Africa,” but I have heard it was good
@@taylormade9748 Yeah, Out Of Africa took 7/11 it was nominated for and Color Purple got 0/11. There are more than one that it deserved over the others. But yeah, a lot of bangers. Cocoon, Prizzi's Honor, Mask, Witness, Agnes Of God, Back To The Future, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, Ladyhawk, etc. But still. (I have only seen 2/3 of those. Never seen Out Of Africa.)
@@suzygirl1843 Once? No,... It's the kind of movie **You** watch once. I will never fail to stop and watch this movie when it's on. It's a favorite of all time. It's not just about pain. It's about perseverance, triumphing over adversity, and the little joys that can be found throughout it, and the complete joy one can achieve when you reach the other side. It's about hope. Every viewing beyond the first can be far more satisfying because you already know how much better it truly is going to get.
@@suzygirl1843 this is my favorite movie. From a child to adulthood, I can’t count how many times I’ve seen it, but it’s definitely the movie that I’ve watched the most.
I got in trouble with my Earth Science teacher for reading 'The Color Purple' while waiting for other kids to finish taking a test. A part of the book involves Celie and Shug he deemed inappropriate for a twelve-year-old. He called my mom to tell her about it. She told him the next time he calls her, it should be for two things, I'm sick or being disruptive and not quietly reading after taking a test. My mom is awesome! I read the book back in '88.
Do we have the same mother? One of my teachers took my copy of Howl by Allen Ginsburg and called my mom that night. I got the book back the next day. 😂
I second what LonceyMills said... better not to fight it! Related to that, I have (what I consider) an interesting story of my own regarding responding to tearjerker films: Through most of my life, I either didn't care for (or flat-out avoided) tearjerkers, didn't cry much in general, and if I was ever triggered by a movie while watching with others, it'd been easy to suppress tears, UNTIL...until I saw "Inside Out" (with 2 friends)... in my 30's. One scene / line in particular ("Do you remember when she used to stick her tongue out when she was coloring?") gave me such an emotional "sneak attack" that I almost instantly cried - I did manage to hold back but the effort I had to use was PAINFUL lol. If I had been ALONE, I definitely wouldn't have tried to hold back! In fact, if I could reverse time, I think I would have decided differently and not cared so much about crying in front of my friends (THAT'S how painful holding it in was, lol!) But after the movie ended, I noticed something really interesting: I was CRAVING MORE tearjerker movies. That was SO unusual for me, but after doing a bit of research I figured it was likely because a ton of feel-good brain endorphins had gotten released along with the "almost-crying" event. So yeah... "Inside Out" turned me into a tearjerker seeker lol. It's still rare for me to cry to a movie (even though I WANT to now), so it's actually been a bit frustrating, lol. There have been some occasional successes though (but usually at least 7+ months apart!)... like "Interstellar," "The Land Before Time," "My Girl," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
@@LonceyMills I TOTALLY agree. Related to that, I have (what I consider) an interesting story of my own regarding responding to tearjerker films: Through most of my life, I either didn't care for (or flat-out avoided) tearjerkers, didn't cry much in general, and if I was ever triggered by a movie while watching with others, it'd been easy to suppress tears, UNTIL...until I saw "Inside Out" (with 2 friends)... in my 30's. One scene / line in particular ("Do you remember when she used to stick her tongue out when she was coloring?") gave me such an emotional "sneak attack" that I almost instantly cried - I did manage to hold back but the effort I had to use was PAINFUL lol. If I had been ALONE, I definitely wouldn't have tried to hold back! In fact, if I could reverse time, I think I would have decided differently and not cared so much about crying in front of my friends (THAT'S how painful holding it in was, lol!) But after the movie ended, I noticed something really interesting: I was CRAVING MORE tearjerker movies. That was SO unusual for me, but after doing a bit of research I figured it was likely because a ton of feel-good brain endorphins had gotten released along with the "almost-crying" event. So yeah... "Inside Out" turned me into a tearjerker seeker lol. It's still rare for me to cry to a movie (even though I WANT to now), so it's actually been a bit frustrating, lol. There have been some occasional successes though (but usually at least 7+ months apart!)... like "Interstellar," "The Land Before Time," "My Girl," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
@@sathvamp1 Good for you! A lot of people are where you are, and have been where you’ve been. Usually life experience builds, and they might arrive at an emotional crossroads later on. Then they have a choice… The Color Purple got me as a kid in the late 1980s. Still never fails. I’m more seasoned now, but still, you never know when an “Everything Everywhere All at Once“ will sneak up on you. And the point of *that* movie makes it so very easy.
How did she know (Shugg stopping Celie)? The kids walked by her and let Shugg know that Celie was "fixin' to shave Mister", and Shugg was aware of all of the emotional changes and increased strength that Celie has experienced since finding and reading her sisters letters.
This was the first time Spielberg made a serious picture about serious issues of American History. Everything about this film is wonderful, production design, script acting, cast, direction; It just captures your heart! It was first film for Whoopi Goldberg whoose performace is direct stardom. Its a shame this got No Academy Awards, then again theres plenty of films that have that result, but this will always remain a classic!
When people name off the top Steven Spielberg films, The Color Purple is always forgotten! The performances are phenomenal, the story is heartbreaking, yet beautiful, and the cinematography is captivating! I’m so happy you finally got to experience this iconic film, and I look forward to the musical.
Yes they forget it but I also remember,that the NAACP gave him a hard time for producing this move,so maybe the Academy may not have wanted kind of publicity. just a thought
I remember watching this movie with my three flat mates. It was not my choice my friend hired it from Blockbusters and I was not overly excited to watch it. Cut to - all four of us crying our eyes out. To this day I do not think a movie has ever effected me as much as this one did. Such a fantastic movie and one that does not get enough recognition.
I myself have a recent appreciation for emotional movies... Through most of my life, I either didn't care for (or flat-out avoided) tearjerkers, didn't cry much in general, and if I was ever triggered by a movie while watching with others, it'd been easy to suppress tears, UNTI...until I saw "Inside Out" (with 2 friends)... in my 30's. One scene / line in particular ("Do you remember when she used to stick her tongue out when she was coloring?") gave me such an emotional "sneak attack" that I almost instantly cried - I did manage to hold back but the effort I had to use was PAINFUL lol. If I had been ALONE, I definitely wouldn't have tried to back! In fact, if I could reverse time, I think I would have decided differently and not cared so much about crying in front of my friends (THAT'S how painful holding it in was, lol!) But after the movie ended, I notice something really interesting: I was CRAVING MORE tearjerker movies. That was SO unusual for me, but after doing a bit of research I figured it was likely because a ton of feel-good brain endorphins had gotten released along with the "almost-crying" event. So yeah... "Inside Out" turned me into a tearjerker seeker lol. It's still rare for me to cry to a movie (even though I WANT to now), so it's actually bee a bit frustrating, lol. There have been some occasional successes though (but usually at least 7+ months apart!)... like "Interstellar," "The Land Before Time," "My Girl," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
The fact that you are reacting to this movie, which might not have much views because it isn’t as mainstream as some other things that we watch…much respect bro
Fun fact, the cast had been out partying the night before the big dinner scene in the movie. So they were all VERY hung over, but gave these heart-stopping performances. If you look, all of them have bloodshot eyes. LOL
When I went to New York to see this movie in 1985...while watching the part where Celie and Shug find the letters from Nettie,all you could hear were sniffs throughout the movie theater!! My favorite part of the movie..🥹😢
One of my favorite movies of all time. I lose it every time she hugs her dad and says "see daddy, sinners have soul too". The whole movie is excellent and I love how much it moved you it still gives me the ugly cry when I watch it all these years later.
Did you know that Oprah's production company name Harpo Productions was taken for two reasons: To honor this film and Alice Walker's great Pullitzer winning novel, but also because Harpo is Oprah written backwards? Isn't that the most wonderful of coincidences?
so many emotional scenes, but all these years later, I still have to skip over the scene where sophia is taken home for christmas for like 5 mins, and then she had to leave again. i don't know why that specific act of cruelty hit me harder than the rest...
Your whole response to this masterpiece is exactly how pretty much all of us reacted when we first saw this. Unmatched acting and a beautifully told story.
I was a child when I first saw this. The sisters being seperated will always make me tear up! 33 years old and I want to see the new movie. I am a horror movie buff but this and Forest Gump hold a special place in my heart!
That scene with Celie and Sophia in the grocery shop was so powerful and tore me up. Esp when she did the motion to tell Sophia to keep her head up after helping her with the groceries.
This movie was beyond gritty in 1985. It was groundbreaking. I remember responses to topics of SA, DV, a LGBT relationship, inter generational abuse, systemic racism, etc brought up here - they were not routinely portrayed or discussed in many circles. I was about 12 when it came out….. I wasn’t allowed to see it for several years.
QUINCY JONES went so hard on the score/soundtrack! your reaction to miss celie's blues was so pure and sweet. I cry every time too.. I love Shug, who she is for Celie. Celie goes on a JOURNEY throughout this and it is so painful and then rewarding to see where she ends up, surrounded by the color purple with her sister and her children in her home. It's beautiful.
It's alluded to but never discussed in this movie that Shugs children are Alberts. His father didn't approve of their relationship, her parents were forced to raise her kids but were so publicly ashamed of her that she was disowned. Also that the young gospel singer may have been their daughter as well. I read the novel and I have seen this movie so many times I lost count. This is one of my top three favorites of all time.
One of my top ten films. Just perfect in every way. I always get chills at the end when you see the beautiful cloth fly up in the breeze and that moment of recognition… so glad you’re experiencing this! Proud to say they filmed this in my state too😊
I absolutely love the variety of film reactions that have been ongoing and this one is such a good one, so difficult to watch yet such beautiful moments happen that are so touching and heartwarming.
"He did right by her..." yeah, because he didn't want that house to fall into a sinkhole. 😆Every woman I know was doing that hand signal to their husbands when they got pissed. Great reaction. The movie is based on the novel by Alice Walker.
I LOVE this movie and know every word! I enjoyed watching your reactions for the 1st time. I cry every time I watch, but NEVER on the scene when Shug Avery sings to Ms Celie at the Juke Joint. You gave me a whole new perspective on the emotions within that scene! Man... thanks for this video!
Sadly we poc can thank the NAACP for that. They mad such a fuss bc Steven Spielberg directed it and they felt it should have been a poc director smfh. We are our own worst enemy bc I have no doubt that if this was an all white cast,this movie would have swept the Oscars
I grew up with an older cousin who has us watch this movie every weekend. It was painful and yet a story I knew I needed to know as a poc. I now also see the PTSS (post traumatic slave syndrome) laced throughout. Thank you Greg for inviting us to see you go on the journey that is this movie.
I’ve watched this film so many times over the years, and it makes me cry every single time. It’s so great. And my aunt still hates Danny Glover because of this role. Everyone was amazing. I’m glad you finally watched it. I also cried watching this reaction.
This story makes me weep every single time. I knew it would make my heart hurt so I avoided it for years, I finally watched it when I was deciding if I wanted to see the musical on Broadway when I went to NYC in 2016. Beautiful. This story translates very well to the musical format and has songs that tear me up just as easily as this movie.
I'm so glad you watched and reacted to this. If possible, the musical is an even more powerful/beautiful thing to watch because the music is just earth-shatteringly gorgeous and heightens the emotions you experience when watching this story by a hundred. Can't wait to see the movie musical version, and I can't wait for YOU to watch it!
The Ceilia blues was my favorite part of this movie. She gets her recognition finally and respect. And of course the endinging. P.s. man I love your sharing your heart and emotional side with us. It’s Truely a beautiful thing to share with us. I’m sure many wish they could hug you during those really extreme emotional moments. Again thanks for watching all these great movies with us.
Generally I find films from books are lacking; but this one really hit the mark. There were some things about Mister that were skipped (his growth as a caring human); still, it was an outstanding adaptation. (I read the book in a few hours, literally could not put it down.)
I totally agree! That is SO important with reactors- in fact, the REASON I discovered that "movie reactors" were even "a thing" is because of the following: I saw "Interstellar" on my own for the first time, ended up with tears dripping off my nose at least twice (and I am NOT typically emotional while watching movies!)...then wondered "WHAT did that movie DO to me?? Does it do that to anyone ELSE or is it just me??" Hence why I started looking up "interstellar reactions" ... and needless to say, soon discovered, NOPE, it wasn't "just me" :P
@@sathvamp1 yes, it shows us that they're human too, human beings are relatable we go through similar things, so we can feel less alone. I get upset when people hold their emotions in front of the cameras scared of what the viewers might think, well I'm one of those that loves deep conversations, showing love to anyone who needs it, you know?
@@leonardolucasrs Admittedly though, it can be really hard for (especially new) reactors to show such vulnerability. I would [still] make a terrible reactor myself (lol) - here's a little story that I personally find really interesting: For most of my life, I avoided tearjerker movies and didn't happen to cry much in general (it wasn't really that I looked down on it or anything; it was more that I'd been under the impression that crying served no purpose)... BUT... then in my 30's, I saw "Inside Out" with two friends (this was a few years prior to my seeing "Interstellar"). Before that, whenever I'd happen to see tearjerker movies with others, it'd always been easy to suppress tears (I do NOT like crying in front of people... again, I'd make a terrible reactor, LOL!) BUT "Inside Out" was different in terms of ease of tear suppression (or lack thereof): That was the FIRST movie where it was REALLY DIFFICULT for me to suppress tears. I DID manage to suppress them but it took SO much effort it felt like I'd hurt my brain, lol! Then after the movie, I realized I was (strangely for ME) CRAVING MORE TEARJERKERS. I was baffled as to why... until I did a bit of research and guessed it was likely from the release of a ton of feel-good brain endorphins (which commonly get released along with tears). Now, I have ALWAYS been a fan of endorphins, but my primary releasers were thrillseeking experiences (roller coasters etc). So...even though this was a NEW type of trigger, I embraced it right away, haha. Endorphins DO serve a purpose... and I'd felt them firsthand myself from [even "almost"] crying... so my prior assumption of "crying serves no purpose" got corrected REAL fast! 😁 There was a twist though: Despite my new interest, and now actually WANTING to cry to movies... it's been frustratingly difficult to find ones that produce that effect. A few YEARS after "Inside Out", I stumbled across "Interstellar" and other successful finds have included "My Girl," and interestingly two that TIED for getting the most tears from me were: "The Land Before Time," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Those were the most recent, and were a long 7 months apart, so... yes, frustrating lol. Speaking of being afraid to be vulnerable in front of others... I also thought it was interesting, a few months after realizing I was now a tearjerker-seeker, when I got the motivation to tell a friend about my interesting "Inside Out" incident (one of the SAME friends I'd seen it with, in fact)... I was for some reason SO nervous about even telling them that story, that it took me an HOUR just to START to get the story out to them (with butterflies in my stomach the whole time), LOL. It felt SO GOOD to tell the story to someone, though! 😁
@@leonardolucasrs I have indeed seen "The Green Mile"... but here's the thing (well, a few things): 1) I first saw it many, many years ago too, but back then, I was really inhibited in terms of letting myself cry especially if others were around. My first watch of that was so long ago I don't even remember exactly what reaction I'd had. And... 2) I don't have easy access to the full movie right now, otherwise I might "try and see" what happens with me more currently. My hopes wouldn't be all that high though because... I usually can't cry to a RE-watch of ANYthing (The Land Before Time was an exception but it HAD been 20 years, so apparently that's long enough for my brain to reset, lol). 3) When I first discovered "movie reactors", I splurged on a lot of the popular reactions including... Green Mile reactions. That was before I learned the value of watching a full movie myself first, BEFORE watching reactions, lol. Especially if it's a tearjerker, watching the shorter clips of reactions can unfortunately desensitize me. I tend to need full context for anything to happen, plus I get distracted easily. But, in going back to Point #2... yes I am still looking for a movie that gets me "every time". When I saw "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", I thought that MIGHT turn out to be the first to do it, because after my first watch, when I started watching reactions to it, I caught myself tearing up just at the REACTIONS, which (for me) is highly unusual especially if I'd just seen the movie myself. But when I tried a re-watch of the full movie... nope.
I've watched this movie countless times over the decades. And there are many scenes that make me cry, Every Time. Even watching this reaction I'm wiping tears from my face at those scenes.
I have read the book and I have watched the movie multiple times from the moment I was a kid to adult and I will never not cry from watching this movie so many sad moments so many funny moments and so many quotes like "you sho is ugly" In the book, it does go in dept and tell about Shug and Ceily having a relationship for a while
Thanks for reacting to this AMAZING FILM! I'm here in Louisiana,and the story of Celie and her journey is so REAL here. I've heard the stories and whispers among family and family friends. There are men here currently who feel like Mr. and find struggle in transforming with time.
This movie will always hold a special place in my heart. Shug Avery has always been one of my favorites especially with the relationship between her and her father was very similar to my own mother and her father. My grandad was strict and conservative and my mom just like Shug went out into the world and made her own life her way which made the relationship with her and my grandfather strained. I grew up not knowing much about him until I was 9 when my grandmother adopted me, but fast forward my mom and grandfather repaired their relationship before she passed in 2013. Never in my life I seen my grandfather cry the day the doctors told us there was nothing else they could do for her. I’m in my 30s now and fortunate now to have a strong bond with this amazing man I know as my grandfather. So every time I see that special moment when Shug hugs her father reminds me always of my mother repairing her relationship with her own father..
My grandmother's name was also Nettie and she grew up in the south around this time. She told stories about farm life and having to leave school prior to high-school to help raise her siblings. So this movie holds a special place with me. Great review/reaction.
I've loved this movie since the first time I saw it. My first breakout of tears is when Shug and the entire shack strolls towards the church singing "God is trying to tell you something", she throws open those church doors, and she finally gets what she always dreamed of: a hug from her preacher father. And of course, their family reunion and seeing Mister watch them all as the sun sets over the field. Everything made this a beautiful movie.
Can you believe this movie was nominated for best Actress, best supporting actress, best supporting actor best picture, best director.... 13 nominations in all, and not one win? It one of the greatest robberies in film history. This is the movie that made stars out of Oprah and Whoopi (both their first films)
I’ve seen this movie no less than 20 times. And I have just cried my eyes out watching your reaction. So glad you finally watched it. And enjoyed it. ❤
This movie is my mom's all-time favorite (her name is also Celia). part of what she loved about it was it's closeness to the life that my grandmother lived (she'll be 100 in a few months).Anyways, she always played this movie whenever it was on cable HBO,and she would remind me to never forget where i came from and the life that my grandmother lived..Mom's already hyped about the remake coming.Props to you for watching, i really felt the same emotions whenever i watched it.
My favorite Spielberg movie honestly because it's the only one of his movies that makes me feel everything. That scene where Celie reunites with her sister and the Shug church scene never fail to make me cry buckets. I can't wait for the new movie to come out because I love all the songs from the musical as well. I'M HERE with Fantasia i already know to have my tissues ready.
I had to stay in my seat at the theatre for over 20 minutes to finish crying and get myself back together after watching this when it premiered. The performances and the story just took my breath away. I thought the ending was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever seen on film. I just love to see your reactions to movies like this! How you just feel your feels and are so expressive is absolutely refreshing. If I were to ever meet you in real life I’d just want to give you a great big hug!!! You bring out my Momma-mode…🤣🤣😘😘 Never change!!
Im soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo glad you so this movie... Not alot of adults can truly enjoy this movie. It's such a powerful movie once you get to understand the movie and appreciate it for a good story (even though it's fictional, you can tell most of it could be based in reality).
I’m white, but so much of this movie resonates with me and story I’ve heard about my great grandmother. Women have really been through it. Can’t wait to see this!
I read the book when I was in HS, and rushed out to see the movie. Celie's relationship with her sister, reminds me of mine with my sister. Made in the Reagan era. The backlash from the establishment was clear. I am so glad you watched it. Your vulnerability was endearing. New subbie.
This movie has been a part of my life for my entire life. I remember watching this as young as four years old. My grandmother never sheltered us from adult themes and I’m so grateful to have grown up with this type of exposure. To this day this is one of my favorite movies. I had read the author of the book didn’t like the movie, so I recently read the book to see why. The one thing I wish the movie covered more was the fact that Mister really put in the effort to become a better person and he and Celie actually became friends.
more crying with Greg! let's go! 😭❤also, a great movie for Pride month as I always like to point out how much they underplayed the queer themes with Celie and Shug in the film and compared to the book. I was so happy you picked up on the chemistry in that scene because so many people gloss over it. 🏳🌈
The Purple is the combination of the Red (Girl) and Blue (Boy). United you have the One. It’s all Occult symbolism. That whole Transgender stuff that’s Satanic in nature.
Gotta love diversity of crying reactions! :D I myself have had some atypical crying moments, mostly on the side of "positive tears" especially (not that I know what Greg was exactly thinking during that scene though). I actually read a paper outlining 4 types of "positive" tears- triggered by beauty, affection, amusement or achievement. I've gotten "achievement tears" during Avatar especially when Jake catches his Ikran for example :D
The very fact that this didn’t win every award cements the fact that race is a factor! One of the greatest travesties in cinema! One of the greatest movies of all time.
I’ve seen this movie millions of times and each time i always focused on the pain instead of the endearing journey Celie was able to achieve. So seeing you react at the “Miss Celie’s Blues” section of the video really touched me because you were able to see the uplifting moment Shug was giving to Celie! Thank you for this!
This damn good film has me BAWLING every time. Ughhh! Just love seeing Ms. Ciely come into her power and when she starts WINNING. Great editing, Director choices, music, and the performances.
I watch my VHS copy of this movie every holiday season. I didn't realize that I watched it once a year, at the same time of year, until my husband said something to me about it, and I DENIED IT SO HARD! Until he was all, yeah, last Xmas you watched it while you were wrapping gifts. And the one before that you were, blah blah blah. He was so right, I couldn't believe I never realized it before. 😂😂😂 Such a good movie though😢!! (Obvi) One of my faves.
The Color Purple is one of my all-time favorite films! It is definitely a movie that leaves a mark, and one that you can't ever forget. I am glad that you came around when you began to critique the humorous moments in the film because like you said, even people living in the harshest of conditions have humorous times in their life, and humorous people that surround them. It is the only way to survive horrible conditions like that. Oprah's character for instance was very funny, but powerful, and there are, and were women like that. I am also glad that you pointed out THE PERFORMANCES, because they were strong! One performance that doesn't get a lot of talk is Adolph Caesar who played Danny Glovers father. His role was smaller, but his acting was on point. A destestable drunk played to perfection. He was an outstanding actor. Anytime a movie can get you crying more than a couple of times; that is a testament to a good story with great peformances. I can't wait to see the new version, but it's a musical, so it will naturally be lighter, and it is also a reimagining, so the story is a bit different, but Oprah Winfrey, Stephen Speilberg, and Quincy Jones are all along for the ride in this version, just as they were for the first! Speilberg was robbed of an Oscar win for this movie in my opinion. Anyway, great review. I have NEVER, watched a review video that is as long as yours, but I enjoyed it, and after all, it was for THE COLOR PURPLE!!
I’ve seen Color Purple many times and I still cry every time. Such a great story. The actors were phenomenal. It’s still the best version because of Whoopi and Oprah. It was robbed of Academy Awards but will never be forgotten by fans.
I did this book for a report in my junior year of high school. Everyone always says the book is better than a movie. Or mostly. In this case it is so true. The book starts off with the spelling & grammar of the young Celie. And as her character grows, those improve. So, not only do you feel her journey via the story itself, but it’s a see the change. It’s a visceral experience, that as good as this movie, you don’t quite get. The relationship between Celie & Shug, is glossed over due to the time frame when it came out. Celie does so much more with her life than the movie can show. It beautiful. And all these years later, I still bawl at the end as soon as Adam utters the first, “mama.”
I think this movie introduced me to the harder things in life at a young age. It helped me appreciate my life and how to give strength to others. It shaped my ideals around person freedom and helped me reach for an independent life as a woman. This film changes young girls.
Awesome reaction. I was sobbing too and I've seen this like 20 times. If you'd like another surprise like this then you NEED to watch Beloved with Oprah & Danny Glover, same time period. A bit on the creepy side but set around post slavery when some owners were still hunting down their run away slaves. Also an amazing film.
Is amazing how moved you were when Suge sang the Miss Celie blues. I never really looked at it like you did and I think you’re one of the few people that actually got that scene. Otherwise every other spot that you broke down crying and I did too and I still to this day and I’ve seen this film at least a dozen times.
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Wow. Kudos.
The musical is closer to the Book than the movie is!
I'm definitely intrigued, but im slightly worried how well a new retelling of a story like this will be recieved nowadays.
I am so loyal to the 1985 version, I’m afraid anything they do will be a disappointment. Although I do hear the girl playing Nettie is outstanding!
Love you brother❤ You are not scared to show your emotions and I RESPECT THAT!! We are human, and if you have a heart, certain things just hit you differently!
This movie was nominated for 13 Oscars. It won ZERO. Such a crime. It's one of the greatest movies ever made. It brings out ALL the emotions.
I still remember how stunned I was. I'd read the book and seen the film - just a shocking failure by the Academy for sure.
What @danganingfan2846 said!!!
This movie is MUCH superior than Academy. They don't deserve it.
Have to disagree, it's a good movie but definitely not a great one in any way. Every category it lost, it lost to a better movie or performance.
Great movie
The way you shed tears during the scene where Shug kisses Celie is exactly how I know that you got the real message of this movie! People for years have been turned away by that scene but YOU got it.
He did!!
Its a beautiful kiss, remarkably tender
This movie will never fail to make me cry. It’s so powerful. It definitely should have won an award when it came out
Here's hoping the new one this fall will be the vindication for the story at the oscars.
Also, to be fair, it did win awards, just not any Oscars which are obviously the most prestigious on the list. But 'Out Of Africa' was the darling of the 58th Academy Awards. Which is a fascinating juxtaposition because it's a story of white people (immigrants) in Africa, during almost the same exact time period that we have The Color Purple. It's a bit of a reverse. And given it was the 80's, racism may have very well played a bigger part in the voting... which is a popularity contest anyway.
@toxicginger9936 yes, I read it was a very competitive year for nominations. Bangers were out that year. Out of 10, I wish they would have won at least 1. It’s being biased lol. Never saw “Out of Africa,” but I have heard it was good
@@taylormade9748 Yeah, Out Of Africa took 7/11 it was nominated for and Color Purple got 0/11. There are more than one that it deserved over the others.
But yeah, a lot of bangers. Cocoon, Prizzi's Honor, Mask, Witness, Agnes Of God, Back To The Future, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, Ladyhawk, etc. But still.
(I have only seen 2/3 of those. Never seen Out Of Africa.)
I will never NOT cry when she reunites with her family at the end. I have been watching this movie since I was in elementary school.
A powerful film about liberation. It’s a crime it didn’t win any Oscars. Whoopi’s performance is outstanding.
It's the kind of movie you watch once. Not a fan of films about pain but it has cultural importance
@@suzygirl1843 Once? No,... It's the kind of movie **You** watch once. I will never fail to stop and watch this movie when it's on. It's a favorite of all time. It's not just about pain. It's about perseverance, triumphing over adversity, and the little joys that can be found throughout it, and the complete joy one can achieve when you reach the other side. It's about hope. Every viewing beyond the first can be far more satisfying because you already know how much better it truly is going to get.
@@suzygirl1843 this is my favorite movie. From a child to adulthood, I can’t count how many times I’ve seen it, but it’s definitely the movie that I’ve watched the most.
@@suzygirl1843I watched this film many times throughout my childhood and a few times as an adult.
@@Refining1 Why? It matters that I understand why certain groups of people watch movies like this.
I got in trouble with my Earth Science teacher for reading 'The Color Purple' while waiting for other kids to finish taking a test. A part of the book involves Celie and Shug he deemed inappropriate for a twelve-year-old. He called my mom to tell her about it. She told him the next time he calls her, it should be for two things, I'm sick or being disruptive and not quietly reading after taking a test. My mom is awesome! I read the book back in '88.
Do we have the same mother? One of my teachers took my copy of Howl by Allen Ginsburg and called my mom that night. I got the book back the next day. 😂
Props to your Mom and to you!
I read the book as a pre-teen in the 80s as well. And I got the book from my school. The way certain factions are trying to ban books is terrible.
I loved the book it is so much better
Oprah improvised that incredible monologue at the dinner table. It's wild that she wasn't even famous or an actor when she made this film.
And was nominated for an Oscar for it
She had fame as a stand up comedian, but not an actor. I used to love her stand up routines.
@@Ivy94FThat's Whoopie Goldberg you're talking about, lol.
@@Ivy94F omg
@@Covers-and-Commentary You do realize I mean in the beginning of her career, right? Where she first became famous? Lol.
I'm gonna be honest.. That reunion scene always gets my eyes welled up with tears. I try to fight it every time, but lose the battle.
I almost thought Greg was going to make it, but nope 😂😂😂
Don’t fight it. Let it go. The release is sometimes what we need. And it’s good for us.
I second what LonceyMills said... better not to fight it!
Related to that, I have (what I consider) an interesting story of my own regarding responding to tearjerker films:
Through most of my life, I either didn't care for (or flat-out avoided) tearjerkers, didn't cry much in general, and if I was ever triggered by a movie while watching with others, it'd been easy to suppress tears, UNTIL...until I saw "Inside Out" (with 2 friends)... in my 30's. One scene / line in particular ("Do you remember when she used to stick her tongue out when she was coloring?") gave me such an emotional "sneak attack" that I almost instantly cried - I did manage to hold back but the effort I had to use was PAINFUL lol. If I had been ALONE, I definitely wouldn't have tried to hold back! In fact, if I could reverse time, I think I would have decided differently and not cared so much about crying in front of my friends (THAT'S how painful holding it in was, lol!)
But after the movie ended, I noticed something really interesting: I was CRAVING MORE tearjerker movies. That was SO unusual for me, but after doing a bit of research I figured it was likely because a ton of feel-good brain endorphins had gotten released along with the "almost-crying" event.
So yeah... "Inside Out" turned me into a tearjerker seeker lol.
It's still rare for me to cry to a movie (even though I WANT to now), so it's actually been a bit frustrating, lol.
There have been some occasional successes though (but usually at least 7+ months apart!)... like "Interstellar," "The Land Before Time," "My Girl," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
@@LonceyMills I TOTALLY agree.
Related to that, I have (what I consider) an interesting story of my own regarding responding to tearjerker films:
Through most of my life, I either didn't care for (or flat-out avoided) tearjerkers, didn't cry much in general, and if I was ever triggered by a movie while watching with others, it'd been easy to suppress tears, UNTIL...until I saw "Inside Out" (with 2 friends)... in my 30's. One scene / line in particular ("Do you remember when she used to stick her tongue out when she was coloring?") gave me such an emotional "sneak attack" that I almost instantly cried - I did manage to hold back but the effort I had to use was PAINFUL lol. If I had been ALONE, I definitely wouldn't have tried to hold back! In fact, if I could reverse time, I think I would have decided differently and not cared so much about crying in front of my friends (THAT'S how painful holding it in was, lol!)
But after the movie ended, I noticed something really interesting: I was CRAVING MORE tearjerker movies. That was SO unusual for me, but after doing a bit of research I figured it was likely because a ton of feel-good brain endorphins had gotten released along with the "almost-crying" event.
So yeah... "Inside Out" turned me into a tearjerker seeker lol.
It's still rare for me to cry to a movie (even though I WANT to now), so it's actually been a bit frustrating, lol.
There have been some occasional successes though (but usually at least 7+ months apart!)... like "Interstellar," "The Land Before Time," "My Girl," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
@@sathvamp1 Good for you! A lot of people are where you are, and have been where you’ve been. Usually life experience builds, and they might arrive at an emotional crossroads later on. Then they have a choice…
The Color Purple got me as a kid in the late 1980s. Still never fails. I’m more seasoned now, but still, you never know when an “Everything Everywhere All at Once“ will sneak up on you. And the point of *that* movie makes it so very easy.
How did she know (Shugg stopping Celie)? The kids walked by her and let Shugg know that Celie was "fixin' to shave Mister", and Shugg was aware of all of the emotional changes and increased strength that Celie has experienced since finding and reading her sisters letters.
This was the first time Spielberg made a serious picture about serious issues of American History. Everything about this film is wonderful, production design, script acting, cast, direction; It just captures your heart! It was first film for Whoopi Goldberg whoose performace is direct stardom. Its a shame this got No Academy Awards, then again theres plenty of films that have that result, but this will always remain a classic!
When people name off the top Steven Spielberg films, The Color Purple is always forgotten! The performances are phenomenal, the story is heartbreaking, yet beautiful, and the cinematography is captivating! I’m so happy you finally got to experience this iconic film, and I look forward to the musical.
Yes they forget it but I also remember,that the NAACP gave him a hard time for producing this move,so maybe the Academy may not have wanted kind of publicity. just a thought
Doesn’t matter how many times I watch this film, I always end up ugly crying by the end. Love the themes of self love and empowerment.
The Color Purple is a groundbreaking film. Glad you guys enjoyed watching it.
There's one person in the video
It is absolutely NOT groundbreaking in any way.
@@smiffy68You're sad. Of course it was.
@smiffy68 Shut up, please. Take your negativity elsewhere. We only deal with good vibrations on this channel.
@@smiffy68okay, whatever you say, smiffy
The fact that you connected with the characters enough to cry, made me cry. Thank you.
Greg crying made me cry, too. What an amazing movie. Thank you for your genuine reaction.
Watching his emotions made me emotional all over again.
I remember watching this movie with my three flat mates. It was not my choice my friend hired it from Blockbusters and I was not overly excited to watch it. Cut to - all four of us crying our eyes out. To this day I do not think a movie has ever effected me as much as this one did. Such a fantastic movie and one that does not get enough recognition.
I myself have a recent appreciation for emotional movies...
Through most of my life, I either didn't care for (or flat-out avoided) tearjerkers, didn't cry much in general, and if I was ever triggered by a movie while watching with others, it'd been easy to suppress tears, UNTI...until I saw "Inside Out" (with 2 friends)... in my 30's. One scene / line in particular ("Do you remember when she used to stick her tongue out when she was coloring?") gave me such an emotional "sneak attack" that I almost instantly cried - I did manage to hold back but the effort I had to use was PAINFUL lol. If I had been ALONE, I definitely wouldn't have tried to back! In fact, if I could reverse time, I think I would have decided differently and not cared so much about crying in front of my friends (THAT'S how painful holding it in was, lol!)
But after the movie ended, I notice something really interesting: I was CRAVING MORE tearjerker movies. That was SO unusual for me, but after doing a bit of research I figured it was likely because a ton of feel-good brain endorphins had gotten released along with the "almost-crying" event.
So yeah... "Inside Out" turned me into a tearjerker seeker lol.
It's still rare for me to cry to a movie (even though I WANT to now), so it's actually bee a bit frustrating, lol.
There have been some occasional successes though (but usually at least 7+ months apart!)... like "Interstellar," "The Land Before Time," "My Girl," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
The fact that you are reacting to this movie, which might not have much views because it isn’t as mainstream as some other things that we watch…much respect bro
Fun fact, the cast had been out partying the night before the big dinner scene in the movie. So they were all VERY hung over, but gave these heart-stopping performances. If you look, all of them have bloodshot eyes. LOL
When I went to New York to see this movie in 1985...while watching the part where Celie and Shug find the letters from Nettie,all you could hear were sniffs throughout the movie theater!! My favorite part of the movie..🥹😢
One of my favorite movies of all time. I lose it every time she hugs her dad and says "see daddy, sinners have soul too". The whole movie is excellent and I love how much it moved you it still gives me the ugly cry when I watch it all these years later.
Yess
I’ve quoted this movie so many times in my life. It’s just a good movie saw it as a kid and it was powerful
"You told Harpo to beat me."
Oop, time to go 😂
"you sho is ugly."
Same
"Better not never tell nobody but God"
Did you know that Oprah's production company name Harpo Productions was taken for two reasons: To honor this film and Alice Walker's great Pullitzer winning novel, but also because Harpo is Oprah written backwards? Isn't that the most wonderful of coincidences?
Her middle name is Gayle, same name as her best friend.
Yes
so many emotional scenes, but all these years later, I still have to skip over the scene where sophia is taken home for christmas for like 5 mins, and then she had to leave again. i don't know why that specific act of cruelty hit me harder than the rest...
omg that scene rips the heart right out of you
Same. It's the hardest for me to watch. Especially now that I'm a mom.
Sophia seems break my heart
Your whole response to this masterpiece is exactly how pretty much all of us reacted when we first saw this. Unmatched acting and a beautifully told story.
Greg crying ALWAYS makes me cry! 😢 this movie is such a powerful and emotional experience.
Both movie and book are amazing. Heat breaking, painful, joyful. It's sad that it did not win Oscars.
Out of Africa won that year it was really good too. But this should have won some of them
I was a child when I first saw this. The sisters being seperated will always make me tear up! 33 years old and I want to see the new movie. I am a horror movie buff but this and Forest Gump hold a special place in my heart!
That scene with Celie and Sophia in the grocery shop was so powerful and tore me up. Esp when she did the motion to tell Sophia to keep her head up after helping her with the groceries.
This movie was beyond gritty in 1985. It was groundbreaking. I remember responses to topics of SA, DV, a LGBT relationship, inter generational abuse, systemic racism, etc brought up here - they were not routinely portrayed or discussed in many circles. I was about 12 when it came out….. I wasn’t allowed to see it for several years.
I watched it at 7
No matter how many times I watch the part when Celie meets her children, I weep. Happy tears, though.
For me, when Celie screams Nettttiiiiiie, at the end.....the tears start pouring down my face. 😢
QUINCY JONES went so hard on the score/soundtrack! your reaction to miss celie's blues was so pure and sweet. I cry every time too.. I love Shug, who she is for Celie. Celie goes on a JOURNEY throughout this and it is so painful and then rewarding to see where she ends up, surrounded by the color purple with her sister and her children in her home. It's beautiful.
It's alluded to but never discussed in this movie that Shugs children are Alberts. His father didn't approve of their relationship, her parents were forced to raise her kids but were so publicly ashamed of her that she was disowned. Also that the young gospel singer may have been their daughter as well. I read the novel and I have seen this movie so many times I lost count. This is one of my top three favorites of all time.
I always thought that little girl with the big powerful voice was Sug's daughter.
Thanks for the honest review and reminding me how great the performances were! So sad that it didn’t win an Oscar 😢
One of my top ten films. Just perfect in every way. I always get chills at the end when you see the beautiful cloth fly up in the breeze and that moment of recognition… so glad you’re experiencing this! Proud to say they filmed this in my state too😊
I absolutely love the variety of film reactions that have been ongoing and this one is such a good one, so difficult to watch yet such beautiful moments happen that are so touching and heartwarming.
Glad I'm not the only man who cries like a baby when I watch this movie. One of my favorite movies if not my favorite.
"He did right by her..." yeah, because he didn't want that house to fall into a sinkhole. 😆Every woman I know was doing that hand signal to their husbands when they got pissed. Great reaction. The movie is based on the novel by Alice Walker.
😅😅😅 better watch out!
I LOVE this movie and know every word! I enjoyed watching your reactions for the 1st time. I cry every time I watch, but NEVER on the scene when Shug Avery sings to Ms Celie at the Juke Joint. You gave me a whole new perspective on the emotions within that scene! Man... thanks for this video!
This was a movie that my mom and I loved to watch together! She’s been gone almost 12 years now, but I still watch this multiple times, every year!!
I loved your reaction to this beautifully made movie. It is appalling to this day that Yhe Color Purple did not win one single Oscar.
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Sadly we poc can thank the NAACP for that. They mad such a fuss bc Steven Spielberg directed it and they felt it should have been a poc director smfh. We are our own worst enemy bc I have no doubt that if this was an all white cast,this movie would have swept the Oscars
My family made us watch this masterpiece so many times! Its a classic
I've had to watch in grade school a couple of times
I saw this 9 times at the theater when it came out. It’s amazing. I can still recite lines from it.
I grew up with an older cousin who has us watch this movie every weekend. It was painful and yet a story I knew I needed to know as a poc. I now also see the PTSS (post traumatic slave syndrome) laced throughout. Thank you Greg for inviting us to see you go on the journey that is this movie.
Man, I cry at the same point every time I watch this. I am almost 50, and seen this over time times and be crying like a baby,
Your reactions are so good! Cried right along with you again!!! 😂😢
One of my favorite scenes was the ending when Shug looks over the field at him, knowing he finally did the right thing😢
I'm going to go back and look for this moment. Thanks for mentioning it.
This movie is a huge part of my childhood 😭❤️❤️❤️ my sister and I are in our 30s now and we still do the clapping song 🥰🙌🏾
Danny Glover was good in this. Also, the book was so good, it was written like a diary. She started each entry with, "Dear God..."
I’ve watched this film so many times over the years, and it makes me cry every single time. It’s so great. And my aunt still hates Danny Glover because of this role. Everyone was amazing. I’m glad you finally watched it.
I also cried watching this reaction.
Can we talk about the weaponized incompetence of Mrs. Millie? She couldn’t possibly do anything without Sophia. She used it to hold Sophia hostage.
This story makes me weep every single time. I knew it would make my heart hurt so I avoided it for years, I finally watched it when I was deciding if I wanted to see the musical on Broadway when I went to NYC in 2016. Beautiful. This story translates very well to the musical format and has songs that tear me up just as easily as this movie.
If you don't ugly cry EVERY TIME YOU WATCH THIS, you're probably Art the Clown. Great reaction, Greg, and your curls are looking glorious af today!
I'm so glad you watched and reacted to this. If possible, the musical is an even more powerful/beautiful thing to watch because the music is just earth-shatteringly gorgeous and heightens the emotions you experience when watching this story by a hundred. Can't wait to see the movie musical version, and I can't wait for YOU to watch it!
The Ceilia blues was my favorite part of this movie. She gets her recognition finally and respect. And of course the endinging. P.s. man I love your sharing your heart and emotional side with us. It’s Truely a beautiful thing to share with us. I’m sure many wish they could hug you during those really extreme emotional moments. Again thanks for watching all these great movies with us.
Generally I find films from books are lacking; but this one really hit the mark. There were some things about Mister that were skipped (his growth as a caring human); still, it was an outstanding adaptation. (I read the book in a few hours, literally could not put it down.)
I've never made it through this movie without crying, hell I couldn't even make it through this video 😢😢😢
I'd watch a 2 hours reaction just to see a human being not afraid to be emotional like you in front of us 😭😍
I totally agree! That is SO important with reactors- in fact, the REASON I discovered that "movie reactors" were even "a thing" is because of the following:
I saw "Interstellar" on my own for the first time, ended up with tears dripping off my nose at least twice (and I am NOT typically emotional while watching movies!)...then wondered "WHAT did that movie DO to me?? Does it do that to anyone ELSE or is it just me??" Hence why I started looking up "interstellar reactions" ... and needless to say, soon discovered, NOPE, it wasn't "just me" :P
@@sathvamp1 yes, it shows us that they're human too, human beings are relatable we go through similar things, so we can feel less alone. I get upset when people hold their emotions in front of the cameras scared of what the viewers might think, well I'm one of those that loves deep conversations, showing love to anyone who needs it, you know?
@@leonardolucasrs Admittedly though, it can be really hard for (especially new) reactors to show such vulnerability. I would [still] make a terrible reactor myself (lol) - here's a little story that I personally find really interesting:
For most of my life, I avoided tearjerker movies and didn't happen to cry much in general (it wasn't really that I looked down on it or anything; it was more that I'd been under the impression that crying served no purpose)... BUT... then in my 30's, I saw "Inside Out" with two friends (this was a few years prior to my seeing "Interstellar").
Before that, whenever I'd happen to see tearjerker movies with others, it'd always been easy to suppress tears (I do NOT like crying in front of people... again, I'd make a terrible reactor, LOL!)
BUT "Inside Out" was different in terms of ease of tear suppression (or lack thereof): That was the FIRST movie where it was REALLY DIFFICULT for me to suppress tears. I DID manage to suppress them but it took SO much effort it felt like I'd hurt my brain, lol!
Then after the movie, I realized I was (strangely for ME) CRAVING MORE TEARJERKERS. I was baffled as to why... until I did a bit of research and guessed it was likely from the release of a ton of feel-good brain endorphins (which commonly get released along with tears).
Now, I have ALWAYS been a fan of endorphins, but my primary releasers were thrillseeking experiences (roller coasters etc). So...even though this was a NEW type of trigger, I embraced it right away, haha.
Endorphins DO serve a purpose... and I'd felt them firsthand myself from [even "almost"] crying... so my prior assumption of "crying serves no purpose" got corrected REAL fast! 😁
There was a twist though: Despite my new interest, and now actually WANTING to cry to movies... it's been frustratingly difficult to find ones that produce that effect. A few YEARS after "Inside Out", I stumbled across "Interstellar" and other successful finds have included "My Girl," and interestingly two that TIED for getting the most tears from me were: "The Land Before Time," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Those were the most recent, and were a long 7 months apart, so... yes, frustrating lol.
Speaking of being afraid to be vulnerable in front of others... I also thought it was interesting, a few months after realizing I was now a tearjerker-seeker, when I got the motivation to tell a friend about my interesting "Inside Out" incident (one of the SAME friends I'd seen it with, in fact)... I was for some reason SO nervous about even telling them that story, that it took me an HOUR just to START to get the story out to them (with butterflies in my stomach the whole time), LOL. It felt SO GOOD to tell the story to someone, though! 😁
@@sathvamp1 have you seen "The Green Mile"? this is the one that always gets me, since the first time I watched it many years ago ❤️
@@leonardolucasrs I have indeed seen "The Green Mile"... but here's the thing (well, a few things):
1) I first saw it many, many years ago too, but back then, I was really inhibited in terms of letting myself cry especially if others were around. My first watch of that was so long ago I don't even remember exactly what reaction I'd had. And...
2) I don't have easy access to the full movie right now, otherwise I might "try and see" what happens with me more currently. My hopes wouldn't be all that high though because... I usually can't cry to a RE-watch of ANYthing (The Land Before Time was an exception but it HAD been 20 years, so apparently that's long enough for my brain to reset, lol).
3) When I first discovered "movie reactors", I splurged on a lot of the popular reactions including... Green Mile reactions. That was before I learned the value of watching a full movie myself first, BEFORE watching reactions, lol. Especially if it's a tearjerker, watching the shorter clips of reactions can unfortunately desensitize me. I tend to need full context for anything to happen, plus I get distracted easily.
But, in going back to Point #2... yes I am still looking for a movie that gets me "every time". When I saw "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", I thought that MIGHT turn out to be the first to do it, because after my first watch, when I started watching reactions to it, I caught myself tearing up just at the REACTIONS, which (for me) is highly unusual especially if I'd just seen the movie myself. But when I tried a re-watch of the full movie... nope.
I've watched this movie countless times over the decades. And there are many scenes that make me cry, Every Time. Even watching this reaction I'm wiping tears from my face at those scenes.
Fun Fact: In the dining room scene, the giggling little girl with the red bow in her hair is Whoopi's actually daughter. She's also in Sister Act 2
To this day, this movie still reduces me to tears 😢
I have read the book and I have watched the movie multiple times from the moment I was a kid to adult and I will never not cry from watching this movie so many sad moments so many funny moments and so many quotes like "you sho is ugly"
In the book, it does go in dept and tell about Shug and Ceily having a relationship for a while
Thanks for reacting to this AMAZING FILM! I'm here in Louisiana,and the story of Celie and her journey is so REAL here. I've heard the stories and whispers among family and family friends. There are men here currently who feel like Mr. and find struggle in transforming with time.
This movie is phenomemal. It makes you look at yourself and how you treat humanity. The entire peoples involved were amazing.
This movie will always hold a special place in my heart. Shug Avery has always been one of my favorites especially with the relationship between her and her father was very similar to my own mother and her father. My grandad was strict and conservative and my mom just like Shug went out into the world and made her own life her way which made the relationship with her and my grandfather strained. I grew up not knowing much about him until I was 9 when my grandmother adopted me, but fast forward my mom and grandfather repaired their relationship before she passed in 2013. Never in my life I seen my grandfather cry the day the doctors told us there was nothing else they could do for her. I’m in my 30s now and fortunate now to have a strong bond with this amazing man I know as my grandfather. So every time I see that special moment when Shug hugs her father reminds me always of my mother repairing her relationship with her own father..
My grandmother's name was also Nettie and she grew up in the south around this time. She told stories about farm life and having to leave school prior to high-school to help raise her siblings. So this movie holds a special place with me. Great review/reaction.
I've loved this movie since the first time I saw it. My first breakout of tears is when Shug and the entire shack strolls towards the church singing "God is trying to tell you something", she throws open those church doors, and she finally gets what she always dreamed of: a hug from her preacher father. And of course, their family reunion and seeing Mister watch them all as the sun sets over the field. Everything made this a beautiful movie.
Can you believe this movie was nominated for best Actress, best supporting actress, best supporting actor best picture, best director.... 13 nominations in all, and not one win? It one of the greatest robberies in film history. This is the movie that made stars out of Oprah and Whoopi (both their first films)
The performances are top-notch. Stephen Spielberg did his thing, once again. Makes me cry each time.
I ball my eyes out on the end every single time. I have seen this movie more than 50 times. Its one of my favorites. The book is awesome too.
I’ve seen this movie no less than 20 times. And I have just cried my eyes out watching your reaction. So glad you finally watched it. And enjoyed it. ❤
This movie is my mom's all-time favorite (her name is also Celia). part of what she loved about it was it's closeness to the life that my grandmother lived (she'll be 100 in a few months).Anyways, she always played this movie whenever it was on cable HBO,and she would remind me to never forget where i came from and the life that my grandmother lived..Mom's already hyped about the remake coming.Props to you for watching, i really felt the same emotions whenever i watched it.
My favorite Spielberg movie honestly because it's the only one of his movies that makes me feel everything. That scene where Celie reunites with her sister and the Shug church scene never fail to make me cry buckets. I can't wait for the new movie to come out because I love all the songs from the musical as well. I'M HERE with Fantasia i already know to have my tissues ready.
I had to stay in my seat at the theatre for over 20 minutes to finish crying and get myself back together after watching this when it premiered. The performances and the story just took my breath away. I thought the ending was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever seen on film.
I just love to see your reactions to movies like this! How you just feel your feels and are so expressive is absolutely refreshing. If I were to ever meet you in real life I’d just want to give you a great big hug!!! You bring out my Momma-mode…🤣🤣😘😘 Never change!!
It was a pleasure watching you react to this. I cried along with you 😢
That ending gets me EVERY time. My eyes are never dry. 😭
This movie sure does break your heart doesn’t it? Stellar, stellar performances!!
I really appreciate a man who isn’t afraid to cry. Refreshing. Good for you👏🏽👏🏽
Im soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo glad you so this movie... Not alot of adults can truly enjoy this movie. It's such a powerful movie once you get to understand the movie and appreciate it for a good story (even though it's fictional, you can tell most of it could be based in reality).
I’m white, but so much of this movie resonates with me and story I’ve heard about my great grandmother. Women have really been through it. Can’t wait to see this!
I read the book when I was in HS, and rushed out to see the movie. Celie's relationship with her sister, reminds me of mine with my sister. Made in the Reagan era. The backlash from the establishment was clear. I am so glad you watched it. Your vulnerability was endearing. New subbie.
I'm crying, watching you cry, watching this movie. It is truly one of the most impactful films ever created.
Mannnn I was to my girl was looking at me like what wrong 😂😂😂😂
So glad that you had the chance to watch this. I've met Danny Glover several times and he's an absolute pleasure.
This movie has been a part of my life for my entire life. I remember watching this as young as four years old. My grandmother never sheltered us from adult themes and I’m so grateful to have grown up with this type of exposure. To this day this is one of my favorite movies.
I had read the author of the book didn’t like the movie, so I recently read the book to see why. The one thing I wish the movie covered more was the fact that Mister really put in the effort to become a better person and he and Celie actually became friends.
more crying with Greg! let's go! 😭❤also, a great movie for Pride month as I always like to point out how much they underplayed the queer themes with Celie and Shug in the film and compared to the book. I was so happy you picked up on the chemistry in that scene because so many people gloss over it. 🏳🌈
The Purple is the combination of the Red (Girl) and Blue (Boy). United you have the One. It’s all Occult symbolism. That whole Transgender stuff that’s Satanic in nature.
You're the first person I've seen cry at the scene where Sug is singing Sister to Celie. 😢❤
Gotta love diversity of crying reactions! :D I myself have had some atypical crying moments, mostly on the side of "positive tears" especially (not that I know what Greg was exactly thinking during that scene though).
I actually read a paper outlining 4 types of "positive" tears- triggered by beauty, affection, amusement or achievement. I've gotten "achievement tears" during Avatar especially when Jake catches his Ikran for example :D
The very fact that this didn’t win every award cements the fact that race is a factor! One of the greatest travesties in cinema! One of the greatest movies of all time.
I’ve seen this movie millions of times and each time i always focused on the pain instead of the endearing journey Celie was able to achieve. So seeing you react at the “Miss Celie’s Blues” section of the video really touched me because you were able to see the uplifting moment Shug was giving to Celie! Thank you for this!
I cried along with you Greg. So powerful and the cast was amazing. Thanks for doing it.
When the narrator teared up on “Ms. Celie’s Blues” and Celie/Shug’s kiss, I was so touched.
For watching this... You have found a place in my heart forever.
I always cry watching this wonderful movie, but I didn't lose it until I saw you get emotional. Especially at the end.
Thank you for your review.
This damn good film has me BAWLING every time. Ughhh! Just love seeing Ms. Ciely come into her power and when she starts WINNING. Great editing, Director choices, music, and the performances.
I watch my VHS copy of this movie every holiday season. I didn't realize that I watched it once a year, at the same time of year, until my husband said something to me about it, and I DENIED IT SO HARD! Until he was all, yeah, last Xmas you watched it while you were wrapping gifts. And the one before that you were, blah blah blah. He was so right, I couldn't believe I never realized it before. 😂😂😂 Such a good movie though😢!! (Obvi) One of my faves.
The Color Purple is one of my all-time favorite films! It is definitely a movie that leaves a mark, and one that you can't ever forget. I am glad that you came around when you began to critique the humorous moments in the film because like you said, even people living in the harshest of conditions have humorous times in their life, and humorous people that surround them. It is the only way to survive horrible conditions like that. Oprah's character for instance was very funny, but powerful, and there are, and were women like that. I am also glad that you pointed out THE PERFORMANCES, because they were strong! One performance that doesn't get a lot of talk is Adolph Caesar who played Danny Glovers father. His role was smaller, but his acting was on point. A destestable drunk played to perfection. He was an outstanding actor. Anytime a movie can get you crying more than a couple of times; that is a testament to a good story with great peformances. I can't wait to see the new version, but it's a musical, so it will naturally be lighter, and it is also a reimagining, so the story is a bit different, but Oprah Winfrey, Stephen Speilberg, and Quincy Jones are all along for the ride in this version, just as they were for the first! Speilberg was robbed of an Oscar win for this movie in my opinion. Anyway, great review. I have NEVER, watched a review video that is as long as yours, but I enjoyed it, and after all, it was for THE COLOR PURPLE!!
I’ve seen Color Purple many times and I still cry every time. Such a great story. The actors were phenomenal. It’s still the best version because of Whoopi and Oprah. It was robbed of Academy Awards but will never be forgotten by fans.
This movie will have you laughing, crying, mad, everything!! Such a classic!!
I did this book for a report in my junior year of high school. Everyone always says the book is better than a movie. Or mostly. In this case it is so true. The book starts off with the spelling & grammar of the young Celie. And as her character grows, those improve. So, not only do you feel her journey via the story itself, but it’s a see the change. It’s a visceral experience, that as good as this movie, you don’t quite get. The relationship between Celie & Shug, is glossed over due to the time frame when it came out. Celie does so much more with her life than the movie can show. It beautiful. And all these years later, I still bawl at the end as soon as Adam utters the first, “mama.”
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I think this movie introduced me to the harder things in life at a young age. It helped me appreciate my life and how to give strength to others. It shaped my ideals around person freedom and helped me reach for an independent life as a woman. This film changes young girls.
Awesome reaction. I was sobbing too and I've seen this like 20 times.
If you'd like another surprise like this then you NEED to watch Beloved with Oprah & Danny Glover, same time period.
A bit on the creepy side but set around post slavery when some owners were still hunting down their run away slaves.
Also an amazing film.
Is amazing how moved you were when Suge sang the Miss Celie blues. I never really looked at it like you did and I think you’re one of the few people that actually got that scene. Otherwise every other spot that you broke down crying and I did too and I still to this day and I’ve seen this film at least a dozen times.