I love watching your reactions, you are just so genuinely empathic. You truly get into the song,video, or movie and experience it.The color Purple was a great movie, and I so wanted to hear your thoughts on it. I don’t know if you ever got around to recording your thoughts as promised at the end of the video. If you did, could you drop the link or point me in the right direction. You have quite alot of videos, so I haven’t been able to find it yet.
“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it. People think pleasing God is all God cares about. But any fool living in the world can see it always trying to please us back.” ― Alice Walker, The Color Purple
My favorite movie of all time. A masterpiece. Steven Spielberg was asked by the author , Alice Walker, to direct this movie. The entire cast is superb!
@@TheDivayenta he walked by my market stall in kingston Canada. I thought, it can't be!!! But in case it is I better go say something. He was with his wife and I approached them, tapped Steve on the arm, and said , " Excuse me, I just have to tell you how much you look like Steven Spielberg". I babbled a bit more and he said, "Well, you are the first person to tell me today". I saw some folks at my stall and said my goodbyes. They were with Viggo Mortensen who was also at the market freaking us all out. I was the only ultra super fan that spotted the genius. It was a chicken way to approach him, but I had to pretend it might not be him, to have the guts to speak .
When Shug says "See, Daddy? Sinners have soul, too." it brings me to tears every time. Every. Time. No matter how many times I see the movie. I've got to say, this is one of my favorite movies of all time.
I read the book before seeing the movie. The book was great and the movie followed it so closely...even down to the "Dear God" dialogue/letters from Celie. The only difference is that the movie only lightly touched upon the relationship between Miss Celie and Shug. Watching your reactions has been touching. You highlighted all of the hotspots in my mind and we shared the same responses of outrage, concern, sadness, and triumph. This movie brings out every emotion for me. It's a masterpiece! Thank you for being genuine and transparent. You are a joy! May God bless and keep you always. P.S. You may want to read the books "The Temple of My Familiar" and "Possessing the Secret of Joy." They tell the stories of Adam, Olivia, and Tashi (Celie's children and daughter-in-law) in Africa.
I also recommend reading the books. But be warned. Possessing the Secret of Joy is a rough read, dealing with Tashi and the physical and phycological effects of her tribal initiation, which both The Color Purple book and movie only lightly touch upon.
the color purple is also a tony award winning broadway musical. the original broadway production ran from 2005-2008 and the revival ran from 2015-2017. this musical will be getting a film adaptation set to be released next year. it will star fantasia, taraji p henson, ciara, H.E.R., colman domingo, tamela mann, louis gossett jr, david alan grier, jon batiste, halle bailey, deon cole, corey hawkins, danielle brooks, and aunjanue ellis.
A little fan theory I’ve had about the choir girl who looked on as Shug reconciled with her father. She looked a little too emotionally happy and I personally think that that was Shug’s daughter, the one that Alberts Father alluded to when they were on the porch. I think Shug lost custody of her to her (Shug’s) father and that’s why she looks so happy. Her mother and her grandfather were finally together again.
I watch this movie for the first time since they’re coming out with a new one this Christmas… I’ve watched at least five people get reactions in so far ,yours is the best 😊
I remember when I was young going to the cinema, not to see this film but another I was only 7, and seeing the poster for this film. I loved the colours and I thought the girl looked pretty sitting in purple. Obviously I was very young to even watch the film, but the memory stuck with me till I was older and noticed the image again advertised for being screened on TV. It is one of those films you want to put your hand in and slap a fair few people and pull Celie out. Sad, joyful and vicious. It certainly takes you on a roller coaster. Goldberg, Winfrey, Glover, Avery and Ivey hands down great acting. To give you such a heartwrenching harrowing story they played their roles exceptionally.
THANK YOU for reacting to this movie. It is an important film. It is easily one of the most important and meaningful movies of the 20th century! I LOVED your reactions. I found myself laughing right along with you at the lighthearted moments. I wept in pain and was outraged right along with you at EVERY single scene of injustice, viciousness, and hatefulness. Like you I wept with ecstatic joy at the moments of restoration, forgiveness, and especially at the end with the Pastor and his daughter Shug Avery, and most of all with the reunion of Ms. Celie and her sister Nettie and her children!!! I have been watching this movie for over 30 years and there is NEVER a viewing where it doesn't just gut me. I get angry, I laugh, I cry, and at the end I celebrate! But there is never a time when the credits roll that my eyes are dry. I'm always a sobbing mess!!! I HATE racism, sexism, and every kind of abuse, including those depicted in this story. But I LOVE stories of forgiveness, redemption, restoration, and unity. This movie is in my top 5 favorite films of all-time because it is brutally honest. Alice Walker wrote the novel on which this movie was made. I believe she deserved a Pulitzer Prize for the work. I also believe this novel is one of the most important American novels of the 20th century. I think it should be read and taught in highschools and colleges in literature classes, ethics classes, and others. As always your reactions are honest and reflect what a precious soul you are. Your laugh is wonderful. I enjoy watching you laugh. I laugh when you do partly because I find the same things funny as you, but also because you have a contagious laugh that makes me want to join in with you. I cry when you do because I can see your heart breaking and I'm very empathetic with hurting people. You are too. You are a very empathic person. You bless us with your reactions but I know you bless everyone you come into contact with because you are genuinely a wonderful person. Your husband, your kids, and your family and friends have a treasure in you. You are such a joy! God bless you and your family! Thanks again for reacting to this special and powerful movie. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!
First saw this movie with my mother, grandmother, and her friends when it can out when I was 17. A few week later my brother got me the book for Christmas as we both love to read. By the end of Janurary my school went on a field trip with all the 12th grader to see the movie again.
There will never be another movie this amazing! I will always cry at the end because of the sheer emotion of what its like to go through torment and finally get the reward for all the suffering, its a message for all who are suffering innocently to persevere and soon the reward will come, thank you K.S.O!
This movie is IMPOSSIBLE to watch without sobbing, so many times throughout this film. It's just so much. Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey deserved Oscars for their roles in this film. They were amazing.
Celie told Harpo to beat her because she knew Sophia would not tolerate it and Sophia would beat Harpo's ass like a drum.. I believe, it was a way Celie could get a small revenge back at Harpo.. 🤭😁
Mister is a victim, too. Not defending him, but his father is awful, and he's been told he's "less than." Not an excuse, but abuse is a cancer that infect generation after generation. It's why I find Sofia so great: she's not gonna put up with ANY of that nonsense... until they darned near killed her
Something you might have missed... The girl leading the choir was suga's daughter. The pastors granddaughter , Suga spoke about both of them to celli when she was sick in the bathtub. And yet another fun fact about the girl is Albert's daughter as well. The confrontation with his father. When he said that he was the daddy to all suga's kids. And he was happy sitting on the porch Reuniting In song after all those years. I luv this timeless movie
Growing up as a kid in the '80's, The Color Purple was in my family's video tape collection (remember those?), and we watched it all the time! A great adaptation from a great novel! The cast is stacked and the production is on point and the cinematography beautiful. It's such a good story.
Agreed! Besides this being an incredible story and an amazing cast... this is one of the most visually stunning films I've ever seen. The transitions between scenes, particularly while Celie is reading the letters and we go back and forth between Celie and Nettie in Africa make you feel every moment with all your senses. And let's not forget the music! A masterpiece in every way.
This film came out the year I graduated high school. I missed the theatrical release but had heard all the buzz & critical acclaim surrounding its 11 Oscars nominations the following year. I rented the video (VHS tape, not a DVD - LOL) & after the first watch, it became one of my all time favorites. The acting is incredible, each played their role superbly & so convincingly. I had only seen Whoopi Goldberg one other time & that was her comedy special (film of her Broadway show). It was phenomenal to watch her switch characters in her one woman show, but it was still comedy... To watch her in this film just blew me away. Hell, even Oprah killed it! Of course I had to read the book after seeing the film adaptation. What an epic tale & the ending of this movie always makes me ugly-cry every time I've watched it over the past 36 years, even watching these reaction videos makes me misty eyed. I get to experience seeing it for the first time again through others' eyes & watching them become fans themselves. The movie is an emotional roller coaster journey. It sheds light on a dark part of early American history & how difficult times were back then for women in general. But women in the African-American community had it so much worse, from both white men (systemic racism) & those in their own households (domestic violence against them & their children). It also clearly shows the vicious cycle of abuse. Albert treated Celie & his kids horribly because that is how he was raised & taught to be. Notice how he's always chasing after his own father's approval throughout the film...
I first saw this movie with my mom when I was 12. It was on TV on a Sunday afternoon. It was the first movie that ever made me cry. It will forever be one of my favorites.
One of my favorite movies! I used to watch this with my parents, it taught me alot about being a good man. The end will make the toughest, and strongest man weep! Thanks, you made me smile once again as always! The acting in this movies should have received more awards, because it was so amazing! Thank you K.S.O.! You are the best as always!
Oh my goodness, I thought I had cried my heart out at the "God is trying to tell you something" sequence (my Dad and I weren't getting along then...thank God we patched our differences way before he passed.), but I was a blubbering fool at the end. It still brings tears of joy to my eyes even now. Thank you for doing this movie---one of my favorites!
One of my favorites; saw for the first time in the theater when it was first released. Cried me a river of tears that day and have cried a river of tears every time I've seen it since. Such a beautiful and emotional film.
We can all agree that there are three big tear-jerkers moments in the film: angry tears during Celie and Netti's separation, sad tears with Sofia during the Christmas scene (well, angry too) and happy tears with that ending.
Such a good movie. I had to skip through the reaction as many of the scenes just too emotional to watch right now (but will come back later). I remember my mom got this on VHS and it was something we watched numerous times over the years. Thanks for doing this!
I read this book in elementary school b/c it was taped red on the end (about to be banned an taken out of our library). It was incredible and powerful, in the back of the book there were signatures of who read it... i added my name as the 13th w/ an excerpt (you better not tell anyone but God, or ill kill ya). A year later the movie came out and i saw it w/ lot of tears...
I remember when this movie came out. Some black organizations and black people were complaining about it saying it put black men in a bad light. Once the movie was shown to the general public and was deemed a masterpiece, some of the same people were wondering why it didn't get any awards. After it was disparaged by blacks, I couldn't understand how they expected it to win awards. Cutting off the nose to spite the face. We have to stand behind people and accomplishments pertaining to us and stop being so critical. I think about MJ. How such a beautiful person was made fun of and criticized by his own until others spotlighted his brilliance.
Loved your reaction. I remember seeing this when it came out in the theaters. I was a young teen, it was so heavy but so necessary. This was life for a lot of our people. Epic, historic movie❤️
18:04 "You're a devilish woman." At the very least! I despise Ms. Millie with the fire of a thousand suns. Seriously. There are some really despicable characters in this film, but I hate that witch more than any of them.
This is one of the best movies of all time and it does take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. My heart ached again watching it with you. So much pain in the beginning, but I'm glad she got her happy ending!
Thank you so much for reacting to this movie. I was 9 yrs old when my oldest sister invited me to go to the movies to watch this film with her and cousins. I didn't remember the movie much. What I did remember the most is my sister wanting me to hang with her. I've watched the video over and over since then and it's such a wonderful movie. You have a new sub. Great reaction.
This makes me cry to the point my nose runs, my dear late daughter was a victim of domestic violence, how do men get away with this still to this day. I did smile though when you said "Come on girl" at the birth sceneX
I don't know how I missed this. This is my favorite movie ever made. I loved your reaction. If this movie doesn't hit you somewhere, at some point, you have no empathy for anyone.
A really great film. I couldn’t look away for a second of any of it. It captured my everything!! It’s been years since I’ve seen this and now I want to revisit the entire movie.
Thank you, Thank you, for reacting to this movie, I know I have been asking for you to react to this for a long while. It was such a joy watching your beautiful genuine reaction to the film. I just knew you would love it. God bless, look forward to speaking to you soon
OMG. There are certain movie experiences that you never forget. My mother took me to see this. Every person in the audience, except one or two men, were women. I swear when Celie picked up that knife and went for Mister, every woman that audience screamed, "KILL HIM, KILL HIM, KILL HIM." At that moment, I just happened to turn to the back of the theater and I saw those two men sneak out.
Thank you for telling the story of what it was like in the theater. I wanted to assure you that I, as a man, was also yelling KILL HIM, KILL HIM, KILL HIM! But Ceilie was better than me. She found a way to rise above her abuse and neglect.
Sometimes people forget about the evil this world can provide, these types of movies are good to remind us that even with all the evil hope still remains
Great review. If I may. I would like to point out something about the Miss Celie and Shug Avery kiss. Shug, was trying to show Celie what it's like to be kissed and touched by someone that loves and cares about her. Celie never had that kind of attention and affection from anyone.
Saved to my watch later for now so I can really sit and enjoy this experience with you properly when I have more time, but I had to write a quick comment. Firstly, I always love your insightful thoughts and your heart. I know you’ll get a lot out of this, so Looking foreword to it. This movie has been probably my favorite all time movie since I first saw it at about 6-8 years old. True, it’s not a typical “favorite movie “ fir a child that age, it has some pretty heavy themes for a child, so it’s hard to explain. I guess something inside me, even at that tender age, understood and appreciated the themes of kindness, perseverance and ultimate triumph. Maybe I identified with Celie because I was raised (due to my religion) with an emphasis on being meek, selfless, obedient, humble, gentle, to turn the other cheek, all the things Celie was. I understood feeling like a girl with little voice, just “wanting to be loved.” Dunno, but this movie has always been very very special to me. It’s so beautiful. Thanks! Not many reactors have done it!
New Subscriber! Your bee with headphones painting caught my eye and I immediately knew we are on the same vibe Many thanks for reacting to this film of powerful truth
You really are like comfort food, I just feel better in your presence even if just on here, you are just such a lovely person, thanks again for another reaction that made my day a little better.
I like this movie, especially Shug’s story, but damn if half of the men aren’t awful characters. Raping female children, beating them, not letting them have or do anything... I’ve seen a lot of movies that show how bad the racism was back then, but I don’t know if I’ve seen any other movie depicting how awful men were. Men who pretended to be good husbands & fathers in town and at church, but were disgusting in their personal lives.
This is film making at it's finest - KSO I hope your Patreon Subs request more films like this or even it it's lighter fare with heart. I don't like seeing scared all the time! LOL I am an empath like you and I can't even watch half the stuff you have been reacting too. You are ONE Brave Lady! I still think you would love SCHOOL OF ROCK!
I hope for the upcoming musical film version of this wonderful classic film will be great. I never saw the Broadway musical version but I feel that I am going to cry a lot as the original film. The Color Purple 2023 is coming this December
Dam this clip is bad 😢😥 I know a girl from my childhood that was like this with her dad by the time she reached 19 she killed her self as it was still going on
I have seen the movie, read the book , and watch the musical. This is the only story for which I can like each separatley. If I had to chose of course I love the book more. Read it and see what's not in this movie.
The part that always breaks me is when she is at the table and with a quiet and defiant pride states her children are in Africa and she has a sister who loves her. It hits me hard for reasons that are too personal to explain here. But it always strikes me how that little belief -- an often ridiculous belief, without any evidence, that fantasy, that faith --that someone out there loves you is sometimes enough to pull us through, and bear all the suffering and hardship a cruel world throws upon us. We cannot do it alone, we cannot perservere by sheer force of will and wit alone. We need belief - the belief that we can be loved, and are loved, gives us strength we did not know we had.
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Can't get enough of your voice. So soothing ........................
I love watching your reactions, you are just so genuinely empathic. You truly get into the song,video, or movie and experience it.The color Purple was a great movie, and I so wanted to hear your thoughts on it. I don’t know if you ever got around to recording your thoughts as promised at the end of the video. If you did, could you drop the link or point me in the right direction. You have quite alot of videos, so I haven’t been able to find it yet.
“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it. People think pleasing God is all God cares about. But any fool living in the world can see it always trying to please us back.”
― Alice Walker, The Color Purple
21:40 I WILL NEVER GET OVER THIS SCENE!
“Everything you’ve done to me…” 😭💜
My favorite movie of all time. A masterpiece. Steven Spielberg was asked by the author , Alice Walker, to direct this movie. The entire cast is superb!
Mine too! It's perfect. I was lucky enough to meet the director. (Omg)
@@looneygardener wow!
@@TheDivayenta he walked by my market stall in kingston Canada. I thought, it can't be!!! But in case it is I better go say something. He was with his wife and I approached them, tapped Steve on the arm, and said , " Excuse me, I just have to tell you how much you look like Steven Spielberg". I babbled a bit more and he said, "Well, you are the first person to tell me today". I saw some folks at my stall and said my goodbyes. They were with Viggo Mortensen who was also at the market freaking us all out. I was the only ultra super fan that spotted the genius. It was a chicken way to approach him, but I had to pretend it might not be him, to have the guts to speak .
@@looneygardener goodness! What a story to remember. I’m uncomfortable approaching celebrities too.
Me three! This one and Cloud Atlas just do things to my heart.
When Shug says "See, Daddy? Sinners have soul, too." it brings me to tears every time. Every. Time. No matter how many times I see the movie. I've got to say, this is one of my favorite movies of all time.
When I saw this in the theater, when that last shaving scene came into view, everyone in the place was shouting, "do it!".
I read the book before seeing the movie. The book was great and the movie followed it so closely...even down to the "Dear God" dialogue/letters from Celie. The only difference is that the movie only lightly touched upon the relationship between Miss Celie and Shug.
Watching your reactions has been touching. You highlighted all of the hotspots in my mind and we shared the same responses of outrage, concern, sadness, and triumph. This movie brings out every emotion for me. It's a masterpiece!
Thank you for being genuine and transparent. You are a joy!
May God bless and keep you always.
P.S. You may want to read the books "The Temple of My Familiar" and "Possessing the Secret of Joy." They tell the stories of Adam, Olivia, and Tashi (Celie's children and daughter-in-law) in Africa.
I also recommend reading the books. But be warned. Possessing the Secret of Joy is a rough read, dealing with Tashi and the physical and phycological effects of her tribal initiation, which both The Color Purple book and movie only lightly touch upon.
Possessing the secret of Joy was so good. Definitely recommended that and The Color Purple. The CP book goes into more detail.
OPRAH was so great in this movie
One of my favorite films, no matter how many times I watch it, I always cry literally all the way thru 😢🤧😁
Me too
@@edith6797 😁👍😁👍😁
I had to stop watching it because I'd start crying at the beginning knowing what was coming
Misters mailbox is almost a character in itself. It’s like a portal leading to Nettie
the color purple is also a tony award winning broadway musical. the original broadway production ran from 2005-2008 and the revival ran from 2015-2017. this musical will be getting a film adaptation set to be released next year. it will star fantasia, taraji p henson, ciara, H.E.R., colman domingo, tamela mann, louis gossett jr, david alan grier, jon batiste, halle bailey, deon cole, corey hawkins, danielle brooks, and aunjanue ellis.
A little fan theory I’ve had about the choir girl who looked on as Shug reconciled with her father. She looked a little too emotionally happy and I personally think that that was Shug’s daughter, the one that Alberts Father alluded to when they were on the porch. I think Shug lost custody of her to her (Shug’s) father and that’s why she looks so happy. Her mother and her grandfather were finally together again.
I think so too
I watch this movie for the first time since they’re coming out with a new one this Christmas… I’ve watched at least five people get reactions in so far ,yours is the best 😊
An important book and film that everyone should see. Heartbreaking yet a beautiful movie. Thanks for watching this.
I absolutely love how much Celie and Sophia’s friendship grew through the film ❤. Thank you so much for reacting!
I remember when I was young going to the cinema, not to see this film but another I was only 7, and seeing the poster for this film. I loved the colours and I thought the girl looked pretty sitting in purple. Obviously I was very young to even watch the film, but the memory stuck with me till I was older and noticed the image again advertised for being screened on TV.
It is one of those films you want to put your hand in and slap a fair few people and pull Celie out. Sad, joyful and vicious. It certainly takes you on a roller coaster. Goldberg, Winfrey, Glover, Avery and Ivey hands down great acting. To give you such a heartwrenching harrowing story they played their roles exceptionally.
THANK YOU for reacting to this movie. It is an important film. It is easily one of the most important and meaningful movies of the 20th century! I LOVED your reactions. I found myself laughing right along with you at the lighthearted moments. I wept in pain and was outraged right along with you at EVERY single scene of injustice, viciousness, and hatefulness. Like you I wept with ecstatic joy at the moments of restoration, forgiveness, and especially at the end with the Pastor and his daughter Shug Avery, and most of all with the reunion of Ms. Celie and her sister Nettie and her children!!! I have been watching this movie for over 30 years and there is NEVER a viewing where it doesn't just gut me. I get angry, I laugh, I cry, and at the end I celebrate! But there is never a time when the credits roll that my eyes are dry. I'm always a sobbing mess!!! I HATE racism, sexism, and every kind of abuse, including those depicted in this story. But I LOVE stories of forgiveness, redemption, restoration, and unity. This movie is in my top 5 favorite films of all-time because it is brutally honest. Alice Walker wrote the novel on which this movie was made. I believe she deserved a Pulitzer Prize for the work. I also believe this novel is one of the most important American novels of the 20th century. I think it should be read and taught in highschools and colleges in literature classes, ethics classes, and others. As always your reactions are honest and reflect what a precious soul you are. Your laugh is wonderful. I enjoy watching you laugh. I laugh when you do partly because I find the same things funny as you, but also because you have a contagious laugh that makes me want to join in with you. I cry when you do because I can see your heart breaking and I'm very empathetic with hurting people. You are too. You are a very empathic person. You bless us with your reactions but I know you bless everyone you come into contact with because you are genuinely a wonderful person. Your husband, your kids, and your family and friends have a treasure in you. You are such a joy! God bless you and your family! Thanks again for reacting to this special and powerful movie. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!
First saw this movie with my mother, grandmother, and her friends when it can out when I was 17. A few week later my brother got me the book for Christmas as we both love to read. By the end of Janurary my school went on a field trip with all the 12th grader to see the movie again.
My favorite movie .
There will never be another movie this amazing! I will always cry at the end because of the sheer emotion of what its like to go through torment and finally get the reward for all the suffering, its a message for all who are suffering innocently to persevere and soon the reward will come, thank you K.S.O!
This movie is IMPOSSIBLE to watch without sobbing, so many times throughout this film. It's just so much.
Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey deserved Oscars for their roles in this film. They were amazing.
Celie told Harpo to beat her because she knew Sophia would not tolerate it and Sophia would beat Harpo's ass like a drum.. I believe, it was a way Celie could get a small revenge back at Harpo.. 🤭😁
Can't wait to see this reaction. This movie will make you cry so much!
Both with great sadness and extraordinary joy!!!
@@StoptheInsanityofRegressivism Yes.
Another great choice. 2 boxes of tissues recommended.
Mister is a victim, too. Not defending him, but his father is awful, and he's been told he's "less than." Not an excuse, but abuse is a cancer that infect generation after generation. It's why I find Sofia so great: she's not gonna put up with ANY of that nonsense... until they darned near killed her
The real villian is that white woman, she was a cold blooded monster
Oh god, it was a heavy, heavy watch.
This movie got robbed of Oscars.
Something you might have missed...
The girl leading the choir was suga's daughter. The pastors granddaughter , Suga spoke about both of them to celli when she was sick in the bathtub. And yet another fun fact about the girl is Albert's daughter as well. The confrontation with his father. When he said that he was the daddy to all suga's kids. And he was happy sitting on the porch Reuniting In song after all those years. I luv this timeless movie
It was just as messy back then as it is today. ...nothing new under the sun...
In the book the girl is shuggs daughter
Growing up as a kid in the '80's, The Color Purple was in my family's video tape collection (remember those?), and we watched it all the time! A great adaptation from a great novel! The cast is stacked and the production is on point and the cinematography beautiful. It's such a good story.
Agreed! Besides this being an incredible story and an amazing cast... this is one of the most visually stunning films I've ever seen. The transitions between scenes, particularly while Celie is reading the letters and we go back and forth between Celie and Nettie in Africa make you feel every moment with all your senses. And let's not forget the music! A masterpiece in every way.
This film came out the year I graduated high school. I missed the theatrical release but had heard all the buzz & critical acclaim surrounding its 11 Oscars nominations the following year. I rented the video (VHS tape, not a DVD - LOL) & after the first watch, it became one of my all time favorites. The acting is incredible, each played their role superbly & so convincingly. I had only seen Whoopi Goldberg one other time & that was her comedy special (film of her Broadway show). It was phenomenal to watch her switch characters in her one woman show, but it was still comedy... To watch her in this film just blew me away. Hell, even Oprah killed it! Of course I had to read the book after seeing the film adaptation. What an epic tale & the ending of this movie always makes me ugly-cry every time I've watched it over the past 36 years, even watching these reaction videos makes me misty eyed. I get to experience seeing it for the first time again through others' eyes & watching them become fans themselves. The movie is an emotional roller coaster journey. It sheds light on a dark part of early American history & how difficult times were back then for women in general. But women in the African-American community had it so much worse, from both white men (systemic racism) & those in their own households (domestic violence against them & their children). It also clearly shows the vicious cycle of abuse. Albert treated Celie & his kids horribly because that is how he was raised & taught to be. Notice how he's always chasing after his own father's approval throughout the film...
This has always been my very favourite film
I first saw this movie with my mom when I was 12. It was on TV on a Sunday afternoon. It was the first movie that ever made me cry. It will forever be one of my favorites.
Black American women have an incredible story of survival.
There’s so many 😢 moments, however such a WELL DONE movie and cast! 🤗🥰👍
You have no idea how much it disturbed Danny Glover to be this character. It made him sick
One of my favorite movies! I used to watch this with my parents, it taught me alot about being a good man. The end will make the toughest, and strongest man weep! Thanks, you made me smile once again as always! The acting in this movies should have received more awards, because it was so amazing! Thank you K.S.O.! You are the best as always!
Oh my goodness, I thought I had cried my heart out at the "God is trying to tell you something" sequence (my Dad and I weren't getting along then...thank God we patched our differences way before he passed.), but I was a blubbering fool at the end. It still brings tears of joy to my eyes even now. Thank you for doing this movie---one of my favorites!
One of my favorites; saw for the first time in the theater when it was first released. Cried me a river of tears that day and have cried a river of tears every time I've seen it since. Such a beautiful and emotional film.
The cast was incredible. What a masterpiece. Best movie I have ever seen.
all talent at the top of their game, doing perfect work. Timeless classic.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. Just perfect in every way.
I can still remember the first time i've watched this movie and how much it touched me. So powerful. A Masterpiece.
A Steven Spielberg masterpiece. There's nothing Spielberg can't do. When he touches something it turns to gold.
We can all agree that there are three big tear-jerkers moments in the film: angry tears during Celie and Netti's separation, sad tears with Sofia during the Christmas scene (well, angry too) and happy tears with that ending.
Such a good movie. I had to skip through the reaction as many of the scenes just too emotional to watch right now (but will come back later). I remember my mom got this on VHS and it was something we watched numerous times over the years. Thanks for doing this!
I weep and curse through the whole movie every time and just when I feel I’m done, Nettie shows up at the end and I cry like a baby.
I read this book in elementary school b/c it was taped red on the end (about to be banned an taken out of our library). It was incredible and powerful, in the back of the book there were signatures of who read it... i added my name as the 13th w/ an excerpt (you better not tell anyone but God, or ill kill ya). A year later the movie came out and i saw it w/ lot of tears...
One of my all time favorites!! Ball my eyes out EVERYTIME ❤❤
One of the greatest movies of all time. The fact that this didn’t get an Oscar is proof of the bias in the industry.
I remember when this movie came out. Some black organizations and black people were complaining about it saying it put black men in a bad light. Once the movie was shown to the general public and was deemed a masterpiece, some of the same people were wondering why it didn't get any awards. After it was disparaged by blacks, I couldn't understand how they expected it to win awards. Cutting off the nose to spite the face. We have to stand behind people and accomplishments pertaining to us and stop being so critical. I think about MJ. How such a beautiful person was made fun of and criticized by his own until others spotlighted his brilliance.
Loved your reaction. I remember seeing this when it came out in the theaters. I was a young teen, it was so heavy but so necessary. This was life for a lot of our people. Epic, historic movie❤️
18:04 "You're a devilish woman." At the very least! I despise Ms. Millie with the fire of a thousand suns. Seriously. There are some really despicable characters in this film, but I hate that witch more than any of them.
This is one of the best movies of all time and it does take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. My heart ached again watching it with you. So much pain in the beginning, but I'm glad she got her happy ending!
This was a staple in my house, but it definitely makes me cry. I don't know how people can treat each other this way. This movie was amazing.
Thank you so much for reacting to this movie. I was 9 yrs old when my oldest sister invited me to go to the movies to watch this film with her and cousins. I didn't remember the movie much. What I did remember the most is my sister wanting me to hang with her. I've watched the video over and over since then and it's such a wonderful movie. You have a new sub. Great reaction.
Some favorite quotes “my God the dead has arisen” mister daddy about Sophia “it’s gonna rain on your head” to harpo
This is one of my favorites. The music. And the story. Amazing.
I saw this with my mom when I was 10 years old. I'm 46 now and I still cry everytime I watch it. 💜
This makes me cry to the point my nose runs, my dear late daughter was a victim of domestic violence, how do men get away with this still to this day. I did smile though when you said "Come on girl" at the birth sceneX
This movie got robbed of all of the awards it was nominated for in my opinion!
One of my all-time favorite movies!!!
One of THE best movies ever made!
such a beautiful movie, the cast was perfect and Whoopi....no words....great reaction Boo!
I don't know how I missed this. This is my favorite movie ever made. I loved your reaction. If this movie doesn't hit you somewhere, at some point, you have no empathy for anyone.
Such an amazing movie. So well cast also.
A really great film. I couldn’t look away for a second of any of it. It captured my everything!! It’s been years since I’ve seen this and now I want to revisit the entire movie.
Thank you, Thank you, for reacting to this movie, I know I have been asking for you to react to this for a long while. It was such a joy watching your beautiful genuine reaction to the film. I just knew you would love it. God bless, look forward to speaking to you soon
OMG. There are certain movie experiences that you never forget. My mother took me to see this. Every person in the audience, except one or two men, were women. I swear when Celie picked up that knife and went for Mister, every woman that audience screamed, "KILL HIM, KILL HIM, KILL HIM." At that moment, I just happened to turn to the back of the theater and I saw those two men sneak out.
Thank you for telling the story of what it was like in the theater. I wanted to assure you that I, as a man, was also yelling KILL HIM, KILL HIM, KILL HIM! But Ceilie was better than me. She found a way to rise above her abuse and neglect.
One of my favorites!
Sometimes people forget about the evil this world can provide, these types of movies are good to remind us that even with all the evil hope still remains
I'm in love with your reactions so full of emotion.
Please react to the movie: Sleepers (1996)
I enjoyed your commentary. You seem so genuine and you're hilarious without trying to be.
Thanks for watching this movie. I always cry and with reactors, I do it all again.
Great review. If I may. I would like to point out something about the Miss Celie and Shug Avery kiss.
Shug, was trying to show Celie what it's like to be kissed and touched by someone that loves and cares about her. Celie never had that kind of attention and affection from anyone.
Thank you for watching this movie, it is a masterpiece. Your reaction shows your great heart & kind soul. ☮️
6:48 😢 9:31 damn she was gone 😂
This film is so important
Loved your reaction! Love this movie💕
Saved to my watch later for now so I can really sit and enjoy this experience with you properly when I have more time, but I had to write a quick comment.
Firstly, I always love your insightful thoughts and your heart. I know you’ll get a lot out of this, so Looking foreword to it.
This movie has been probably my favorite all time movie since I first saw it at about 6-8 years old.
True, it’s not a typical “favorite movie “ fir a child that age, it has some pretty heavy themes for a child, so it’s hard to explain. I guess something inside me, even at that tender age, understood and appreciated the themes of kindness, perseverance and ultimate triumph.
Maybe I identified with Celie because I was raised (due to my religion) with an emphasis on being meek, selfless, obedient, humble, gentle, to turn the other cheek, all the things Celie was. I understood feeling like a girl with little voice, just “wanting to be loved.”
Dunno, but this movie has always been very very special to me. It’s so beautiful. Thanks! Not many reactors have done it!
What a Great film!
I've probably seen this movie 50 times (no exaggeration lol), but I cried every time you cried lol 😭😆.
New Subscriber! Your bee with headphones painting caught my eye and I immediately knew we are on the same vibe
Many thanks for reacting to this film of powerful truth
You really are like comfort food, I just feel better in your presence even if just on here, you are just such a lovely person, thanks again for another reaction that made my day a little better.
I like this movie, especially Shug’s story, but damn if half of the men aren’t awful characters. Raping female children, beating them, not letting them have or do anything...
I’ve seen a lot of movies that show how bad the racism was back then, but I don’t know if I’ve seen any other movie depicting how awful men were. Men who pretended to be good husbands & fathers in town and at church, but were disgusting in their personal lives.
You got to be the most caring lady in the world. I love it.
This is film making at it's finest - KSO I hope your Patreon Subs request more films like this or even it it's lighter fare with heart. I don't like seeing scared all the time! LOL I am an empath like you and I can't even watch half the stuff you have been reacting too. You are ONE Brave Lady! I still think you would love
SCHOOL OF ROCK!
If you pay close attention to the scene where Harpo is building the juke joint, the guy playing Harpos friend is Young Laurence Fishburne.
One of the best MOVIES EVER MADE!
one of my favorite movies! i swear, i cannot help tearing up throughout; the ending always brings me to tears! thank you for sharing your reaction!
I hope for the upcoming musical film version of this wonderful classic film will be great. I never saw the Broadway musical version but I feel that I am going to cry a lot as the original film. The Color Purple 2023 is coming this December
So glad you did this movie. It’s one of my favorites. A must watch i believe
You’re reaction was awesome! ❤️
Now that you've seen this terrific film, you must know find Cynthia Erivo singing I'm Here from the musical version of the show. It's spectacular.
Fantastic review! You crying made me cry! And you pointed out things I never thought about before.
Dam this clip is bad 😢😥 I know a girl from my childhood that was like this with her dad by the time she reached 19 she killed her self as it was still going on
Omg! That's a awful story.
I thank you for this reaction, I fully enjoyed it I believe that your reaction to this movie is the most candid and honest I've ever seen thank you
Yeah the Sophia Christmas car scene is SO painful. I think about it all the time.
Amazing reaction. This movie always makes me a sobbing mess
I have seen the movie, read the book , and watch the musical. This is the only story for which I can like each separatley. If I had to chose of course I love the book more. Read it and see what's not in this movie.
The part that always breaks me is when she is at the table and with a quiet and defiant pride states her children are in Africa and she has a sister who loves her. It hits me hard for reasons that are too personal to explain here. But it always strikes me how that little belief -- an often ridiculous belief, without any evidence, that fantasy, that faith --that someone out there loves you is sometimes enough to pull us through, and bear all the suffering and hardship a cruel world throws upon us. We cannot do it alone, we cannot perservere by sheer force of will and wit alone. We need belief - the belief that we can be loved, and are loved, gives us strength we did not know we had.
Miss Sophia is Oprah!!!
In the book it’s pretty clear that Ceelie and Sug had a bit of a romance. They’re a great pair of characters.