la púrpura de color

So this is a film review for The Color Purple. I have to do it for English. 



Steven Spielberg brings to life the Heart-wrenching and universally loved, novel 'The Color Purple' By Alice Walker in a charming and well photographed film.
The story tells of the life and troubles of African American women in the deep south at the turn of the 19th century.

The novel is constructed by a series of letters, meaning that the story can be somewhat disjointed at times, and with the setting fluctuating to and from Africa and America, as well as skipping generations. Only patient and assertive viewers can enjoy the film and not become confused. 


The characters are broad, ranging from the lovable Celie and Nettie, the comic Sophia and Harpo, and Mr._ who brings the touch of darkness. 
The story line is more or less the definition of a journey, and is heartwarming and awe-inspiring after the initial visions of oppression.

The film is famous for bringing Whoppie Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey into the media world, as there first debut feature film.
Whoppie plays the averse and submissive Celie, who has nothing bar Nettie, her sole beacon of light and consolation. This is then taken from her as Mr._ the antagonist, casts Nettie away. 


Celie however does find friendship in other characters, one being the comedic and sassy Sophia, played by Oprah. Sophia's willpower and defiance of the men in her life are a striking contrast to Celie's. 


Celie also comes to cross paths with singer Shug Avery (Margaret Avery), Their friendship acts as the catalyst from which their lives will begin the process of changing: Celie realizes that warmth and kindness are not completely unavailable to her, while Shug is able to find her own inner beauty in lending her friend the courage to simply be a whole person for the first time in her life.


Speilberg pays a great deal of attention to the authecity of the novel and of the period in creating this film. Not only does he provide a visual for the writing, he seems to go beyond and look into the psychology of the time, and just what was socially acceptable in this time. 


"The Color Purple" at first seems like a depressionary tale about abused women amidst racial bigotry and male dominance,  but then grows to be a story of conquering fears, finding love and the power of hope. 


Overall I recommend 'The Colour Purple' to those who have read the book, have an interest in feminism and black history or just love a teary but heart warming tale.