The Color Purple is a BEAUTIFUL FILM! | *First Time Watching* Movie Reaction & Commentary

The Color Purple is a BEAUTIFUL FILM! | First Time Watching Movie Reaction & Commentary

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Жыл бұрын

What an incredibly moving film! How could someone watch that and not be in tears by the end?
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Original Movie: The Color Purple (1985)
My first time watching The Color Purple (1985). I hope you enjoyed my The Color Purple movie reaction & commentary
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@CasualNerdReactions Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! This is a beautiful film and I'd love to hear your thoughts so let me know below!

@KaiIngebrigtsen Жыл бұрын

Dude, watch "the entity" , just because its a film that couldnt be made today..

@danielbirdhead1239 Жыл бұрын

Let me ask you this; why do you think the men in this film treated women and children of their own race the way they did?

@barbarachieppo9603 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful and poignant movies, ever.❤❤❤

@angiebenedek7039 Жыл бұрын

How did you not know about this? Are you pretending to live under a Rock?🙄🙄

@angiebenedek7039 Жыл бұрын

You watched this before. 😳 Stop lying

@johnnyboy7144 Жыл бұрын

The Oscar’s should be ashamed of themselves for 11 nominations and not one single win for this brilliant epic film

@Me-wk3ix Жыл бұрын

You are exactly right! This film was robbed.

@phillychick4196 Жыл бұрын

SICK. If y’all think Oscars so white today. This was 1986! The Cosby Show was number one BUT we were Rob of their precious Oscar. This was the BEST FILM AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT

@johnnyboy7144 Жыл бұрын

@@phillychick4196 agreed

@KwizMatix Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I still get tears in my eyes thinking about the performance of Whoopi Goldberg in this film. She and Oprah gave next level performances in this film by any standards!!

@AnastasiaBeaverhousn Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!! Yet Whites act as if Blacks are always complaining at the Oscars for no reason!!! 🤡🥴

@cmock810 Жыл бұрын

I've seen this film no less than 100 times and I STILL get choked up at the ending scene. Whoopi deserves every bit of praise that she gets when it comes to this role because she played it beautifully.

@CasualNerdReactions Жыл бұрын

It's a truly beautiful film and evokes emotion in all the right ways! Whoopi's performance was truly incredible.

@tamikas9425 Жыл бұрын

Man when shug goes into the church and says see daddy even sinners have soul I'm done.

@michellelaguerre8760 6 ай бұрын

Yes, indeed

@michellelaguerre8760 6 ай бұрын

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

@jbsagfire 3 ай бұрын

Me too!!!

@fourthgirl Жыл бұрын

"Nothing but death will keep me from you." "Girl child ain't safe in a family of men". "Everything you done to me, already done to you." "I think it pisses God off to walk by the color purple and not take notice." Country breakfast coming up the stairs are the most truths in this beautiful movie.

@maggieshevelew7579 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful, emotional endings of any movie I’ve ever seen. All these years later it still tears at the heart.

@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066 Жыл бұрын

If this story doesn't touch your soul.... I'm not sure you have one! ❤

@malykoth Жыл бұрын

I remember reading an anecdote of when they filmed the scene with Albert throwing Nettie out of the house. Danny Glover (Albert) was told to do everything in his power to get Akosua Busia (Nettie) leave, while Akosua was told to do everything in her power to stay. After the first take, Danny was so shook he told the director he wouldn't do another take.

@juanitaf.m Жыл бұрын

As a black woman, I've watched this movie SO MANY times. While rewatching the clips as you did your reaction video made me cry, I have to share that watching it through your eyes for the first time made me laugh out loud from your genuineness cry that much more from being indirectly acknowledged as a black woman. Thank you. I just happened across your video, but this was entertaining and truly appreciated.

@matta5498 Жыл бұрын

Shug, the prodigal daughter coming home scene, always makes me tear up.

@CasualNerdReactions Жыл бұрын

Same!

@vickibrown3792 Жыл бұрын

Gets me every time.

@Destyn2b Жыл бұрын

I remember reading this book in the 4th grade and was riveted. It went into much more detail about Sophia being in jail and the relationship between Celie and Shug. Also, there are so many quotable lines that have become a part of the black culture.

@callherfoofoo Жыл бұрын

I read the book as well. For no reason in highschool and it was so good.

@JustLikeAFlower Жыл бұрын

The fact that they knew homophobic people would shit on the movie and left out certain things

@sanitytbd3455 Жыл бұрын

I cannot imagine reading the book in 4th grade. I read it in 9th grade, and three pages into the book I was questioning why it was in the school library lol.

@callherfoofoo Жыл бұрын

@@sanitytbd3455 same .... like this ain't right innit??

@Destyn2b Жыл бұрын

@@sanitytbd3455 I probably shouldn't have, but I was an avid reader and just excited to see a "big book" and once I started I couldn't put it down. Considering the environment I grew up in, that book was the least of my worries. Lol

@realSimoneCherie Жыл бұрын

It’s so crushing and beautiful to see her reunited with her soulmate. Her soulmate was her baby sister 🙏🏽

@churchhillchick3895 Жыл бұрын

I glad you enjoyed one of my favorite movies. Celie kept saying “Albert” because she didn’t know her own husband’s (Mister) real name until Shug said it. And in the book, Mister & Shug wanted to get married but she got pregnant out of wedlock so her father and his father forbade it. Shug’s dad (the minister) took their kids & disowned her. My sis & I filled in our own blanks & said the girl who sang “God is Tryna Tell You Sumn” was Shug’s daughter. We knew all the songs & still quote this movie regularly. Classic!

@meowkris Жыл бұрын

11:13. Yes, Celie said that because that's all she knew. But also because she was jealous of how strong and outspoken Sophia was and how she didn't let anyone push her around.

@lauradawson7964 Жыл бұрын

This film makes me cry every time I watch it.

@GrisouIII Жыл бұрын

The film truly did justice to the book.

@tinarussell1613 Жыл бұрын

Kinda shocked how many folks have never heard of this movie, but better late than never. It is a masterpiece 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@thebookgeek87 Жыл бұрын

To live without being loved is a torture

@eileensquirrely9880 Жыл бұрын

So glad you watched this one. I have seen it a few times now. The part where Sofia "meets" her children I lose it every time. And when Celie gets the letters too. So many parts really. Just an excellent film!

@CasualNerdReactions Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Such a powerful moment at the end, but certainly not the only one.

@fday1964 Жыл бұрын

It still amazes me that the film was nominated in 11 categories at the Academy Awards in 1986, and didn't win a single one.

@johnnyboy7144 Жыл бұрын

Biggest snub in Oscar history in my opinion, the fact that it didn’t win a single Oscar

@diegomom57 Жыл бұрын

Whoopi talks about how the NAACP was mad because a white man Stephen Spielberg directed and all black film. So Academy voters snubbed this film

@IAmJustR Жыл бұрын

A travesty.

@joellenglass2344 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was disappointing

@intodaysepisode... Жыл бұрын

That's DISGUSTING!

@craigpacker7171 Жыл бұрын

Loved your reaction. For the record, it's 2023, and it's STILL not easy to be a Black Woman.

@swurvegirl1978 Жыл бұрын

Amen to that

@Doctor_Kissworthy 6 ай бұрын

Easier than back then. Gosh, you don't know anything about life!

@staciepoole8161 Жыл бұрын

Everyone needs to see this film at least once. It changed a person when you look back and see his things were then, how far we’ve come, and how much more we need to accomplish. Great movie and great reaction

@AbsoluteApril Жыл бұрын

Cannot watch this without tears streaming down my face, it's tragic, beautiful and everything in between. Glad you checked it out! the snowman though haha

@sarageorge1994 Жыл бұрын

22:44 I've never noticed the snowman and now I can't stop laughing 🤣

@shockingdocumentaries4255 9 ай бұрын

It’s ironic that even as this guy is talking about some people having it hard I’m dealing with harassment. Literally adding the incident that happened a minute before I heard him talking about love, to my harassment log. It’s after midnight. It’s still not safe for a black woman. Thanks for saying we all deserve to be loved. I agree wholeheartedly. ❤

@caitlinthomas5044 7 ай бұрын

My favorite movie….so perfect

@shockingdocumentaries4255 7 ай бұрын

@@caitlinthomas5044 ❤️

@moeholmes7232 11 ай бұрын

In the book Celie was only about 14 years old when she married Albert (Mister) . Nettie was about 12. The lead vocalist in choir is Shug’s Daughter.

@warrenguy76 4 ай бұрын

Omg this is my favorite movie of all time and I always wondered who the lead vocalist is, and this makes sense to me now! Thank you! 🙏

@realSimoneCherie Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this movie is circulating again

@nikkisatchel4699 Жыл бұрын

U have to remember, this was only like 60 yrs after slavery ended...so it makes everything so much more impactful

@toasted_.coconut Жыл бұрын

This is my "comfort" movie. Saw it the first time back in the 80s and dozens of times since. I just love the whole casting and the story of 2 sisters that never lost hope.

@realSimoneCherie Жыл бұрын

Same

@Taramw32 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! This movie makes me cry ever time I watch it, but can’t get enough. You made me laugh when you mentioned the snowman. 😂

@CasualNerdReactions Жыл бұрын

I just love that the snowman was there. It's hard to imagine someone not crying during this film.

@fruitcellarcinema Жыл бұрын

I believe that it was actually summer when they filmed and they used salt as a substitute for snow to cover the ground so maybe that pathetic snowman was made of salt as well? 🤣

@shawnteeisme Жыл бұрын

Watched it a thousand times and never noticed it lol

@UMewMew Жыл бұрын

@CasualNerdReactions you absolutely make me laugh I cried at the end so much my heard hurt

@joellenglass2344 Жыл бұрын

You said “You can have your warm feelings for the day sir!” 😅

@joshuah9109 Жыл бұрын

The movie was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, but in one of the biggest snubs ever, Steven Spielberg was NOT nominated for Best Director! This was Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey's debut film, they were both nominated for Oscars (as was the actress who played Shug). On Oscar night, THE COLOR PURPLE won ZERO Academy Awards.

@robertmiller5516 7 ай бұрын

It’s a scandal they didn’t win

@torontomame Жыл бұрын

"I was trying to communicate that ineffectively!" OMG, just when one thinks you couldn't get more adorable. Great reaction, to one of my favourite films. 💜

@thebookgeek87 Жыл бұрын

Always makes me cry. I cried watching this reaction. Great film

@johncartermusic5777 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my top 3 favorite movies. I was 12 years old the first time I saw it. It was on TV on a Saturday afternoon and I watched it with my mom. It was the first movie that ever made me cry.

@realSimoneCherie Жыл бұрын

It’s wild to see a woman’s limited options in the rural south in the early 1900’s. No right to own property, no rape statutes, no statutory rape statues (Georgia, where the film is set had the age of consent of 14 years old until literally 30 years ago) no protective orders, no domestic violence hotlines, no homeless shelter system… most legal authorities implicitly accepted wife beating as a valid exercise of a husband's authority over his wife until the 1930’s and even after the anti-domestic violence laws were written, arrests remained very very rare. Favorite Steven Spielberg film hands down

@shainewhite2781 Жыл бұрын

Nominated for 10 Oscars including Best Picture but did not win any. The film that won that year was OUT OF AFRICA a true life epic romance with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, directed by Sidney Pollock. It took home 7 Oscars including Best Picture.

@johnnyboy7144 Жыл бұрын

A travesty that it didn’t win a single Oscar

@sxm76 Жыл бұрын

All the times I've seen this movie, I never noticed that terrifying snowman until you mentioned it. 😂😂😂

@joshuayeager3686 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorites films of all time. Glad you enjoyed it.

@nuckynox Жыл бұрын

Every single time I watch this, which has been many, I cry tears of sadness and joy. What other movie is this powerful. Great review!

@rmy_Youtube Жыл бұрын

"I can't stand him no more" EXACTLY!!!!!

@t0dd000 Жыл бұрын

A beautiful film. The reason you don't hear of it all that often is because the awfulness makes it difficult to rewatch. All the actors just crushed it in this.

@mwooldridge9155 Жыл бұрын

I was working at the theater when this came out. Spielberg makes a lot of great movies. Sad thing I think it was nominated for 11 academy awards and didn't win a thing. I don't get it.

@jinkies1416 Ай бұрын

This shouldn’t be as funny to me as it is, but the comedic timing of 11:09 is killing me Chris: “Obviously, don’t beat her-“ Celie: “Beat her” Chris: “NOOOO!!!” Like the devil and angel on Harpo’s shoulders

@i.m.7710 Жыл бұрын

I really love Oprah’s acting in this. Powerful role.

@MiaPierce116 8 ай бұрын

that was the evil eye she gave him with the hand because that is what that meant to them and believed in at the time.

@divinelyfeminine2612 Жыл бұрын

This film is black history!!

@the_nikster1 Жыл бұрын

its a difficult watch but, to me, it's always worth it. such a beautiful and heartwarming story. Oprah, Whoopi, and the whole cast chewed up that scenery! thanks for watching this during Black History Month Chris ❤

@kennycooper294 Жыл бұрын

Spielberg is a master storyteller

@champton911 Жыл бұрын

Other reactors cut the scene of Shug in the church at the end. My favorite scene. Thank you for including it.

@CasualNerdReactions Жыл бұрын

What? I can't imagine cutting it as it was so moving to me. However, if their reaction wasn't as strong, as difficult as it can be to not get copyright claims, I get it.

@827shunbun Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your closing remarks/conclusion! There is beauty in you also!❤❤❤

@marianaya5824 Жыл бұрын

I loved your reaction so much. You were touched and hilariously goofy at the same time. Awesome reaction. peace.

@americanfreedomlogistics9984 Жыл бұрын

Squeak is played by Rae Dawn Chong (daughter of Tommy Chong)

@dogstar9455 Жыл бұрын

I like the movies that you react to and your reaction, and comments. Thanks

@jenniferh2397 Жыл бұрын

Perfection: 6:59 *diabolical laugh* 7:01 "Maybe he won't be able to have anymore kids..." 7:04 *coldly sips beverage while staring down the audience*

@CathleenMJennings80 Жыл бұрын

Harpo backwards is Oprah, which is why she named her tv studio Harpo Studio - and her character in this movie marries a man named Harpo. (just a little trivia for ya)

@zuur303 6 ай бұрын

Only at the end credits are there two recorders playing the Color Purple theme. Genius Williams for ya.

@CrazyJodice Жыл бұрын

Jukejoint. Squeaky forgot the rule. “ don’t throw hands unless you’re ready to catch’em”

@antmagor Жыл бұрын

Fun fact, Harpos friend who helped him build the juke joint is played by a young Lawrence Fishburne.

@joellenglass2344 Жыл бұрын

Sophia didn’t play no games with anybody!!

@jofoster1596 Жыл бұрын

Darn it broke down crying again at the end, 100th time!! 😆🥺

@CasualNerdReactions Жыл бұрын

It can't be helped.

@jacqueplett1800 Жыл бұрын

Only two books made me cry upon reading and The Color Purple was one of them. So much to cover. And this movie should have been Whoopy's first Oscar win. It was also known as the movie that directed itself because Spielberg wasn't even nominated. It stands the test of time - Great directing, writing, casting and acting. A great film.

@RocketRoketto Жыл бұрын

what was the other one?

@robertmiller5516 7 ай бұрын

I totally forgot he wasn’t nominated

@robertmiller5516 7 ай бұрын

@@RocketRokettoghost

@MsMelyjean Жыл бұрын

Love this movie. For me, one of the first themes I noticed is that this movie encourages endurance and fortitude in the face of adversity.

@tffy2004 Жыл бұрын

This has been one of my all time favorite movies since I was a child. Its really sad all the things that Black Women had to go through but its harsh reality that Im glad Steven Spielberg was able to capture in this movie. Although time has passed and things have gotten somewhat better its still a challenge for Black Women. Im thankful that its gotten better than what it was, I MUST say that. Thank you for taking the time to do this reaction. Even though I have watched this movie over and over for the past 25+ years it still gets me crying especially seeing others watch it for the first time. New Subscriber here!!

@jameswoods4793 Жыл бұрын

Amazing film. Spielberg is a master story teller. All the actors were wonderful. I believe this is the only movie that the great John Williams didn't score for him.

@godschildyes 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your reaction and comments after. It was very helful. I really appreciate your kindness and understanding.

@WeezyJeffersonYo Жыл бұрын

Aww, I love your reaction. Thank you for doing this one. I cry at the same parts as you. 😢

@rebo2610 9 ай бұрын

I've seen this movie maybe 50 times, and this is the first time I've caught that Tashi was the little girl in school that eventually married Adam. Great reaction!

@warrenguy76 4 ай бұрын

Omg this is my favorite film of all time and I never made that connection either! 🤯

@randomlibra Жыл бұрын

I love this movie SOOOOOO MUCH. This is my favorite movie ever. Don't feel bad, some of this was difficult for them to film. All I know is if Celie can endure this, everyone else can STFU about how bad life is, including me. She is strength. Take notes kids.

@gymeni Жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful film. Thank you for taking time to watch it.

@fruitcellarcinema Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! You must read the book this is based on. Its one of those life-changing reading experiences.

@kelly6491 7 ай бұрын

The snowman having his moment 😂

@tedd-ivan Жыл бұрын

they are making a second film adaptation of the color purple that will be based on the broadway musical. it will be released in theaters this december

@apprentessjgooden2263 7 ай бұрын

Good call, it just came out.

@ashleymew Жыл бұрын

Love it. The Color Purple is my favorite 80's movie, thank you for watching.

@toyabofficial 6 ай бұрын

I'm not sure how many people know this but the girl sitting on Sophia's right at the dinner table is Whoopie Goldberg's daughter. Great reaction!

@helenestraca4007 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why but the reference to chick filet got me! I couldn't stop laughing! Great reaction vid.

@nikkiderringer 10 ай бұрын

I can't tell you how many times I've seen this movie, and it always brings tears to my eyes at the end. I love this movie so much. One of my all time favorites. I just heard today that they're coming out with a remake on Christmas Day this year, and normally I avoid remakes because they often don't do the original justice, but I think I want to see this one. If it's even half as good as the original, I know I'll love it, too.

@jeremiahbrown9997 Жыл бұрын

"How are you still alive?"🤣🤣🤣

@portiamatthews9654 Жыл бұрын

The Color Purple is one of my family's favorite movies that we watch several times during the holidays. Our favorite thing is to quote our favorite lines from the movie in our conversation. Such as when we're seated at the table and quote the same words from the scene where they are all eating. It's just a great movie with laughter and sorrow. This movie is a cult classic in our family. Enjoy your review and thank you for sharing your thoughts on the movie.

@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy Жыл бұрын

So interesting how people LOVE Steven Spielberg's films but don't quite get around to watching The Color Purple. I wonder why that is. 🤔

@lemonpepper853 Жыл бұрын

Stop. You know why that is. 😆

@aaliyahhernandez223 11 ай бұрын

I loved watching your reaction to this!!! This is one of my favorite movies

@vickibrown3792 Жыл бұрын

A truly moving movie that was robbed at the Oscars. I hated Danny Glover’s character so much I refused to see Lethal Weapon because he was in it. That is a great performance by him.

@tatacousin Жыл бұрын

I've have watch this movie yearly for nearly 40 years & never noticed the snow man in the scene where Miss Sophia reunites with her babies on Christmas until you nentioned it! My eyes have always been transfixed on their hands as they reach out to one another. The apprehension of Miss Sophia as her daughter put out her hand .

@CasualNerdReactions Жыл бұрын

Yea, that's probably the more important thing to notice.

@tatacousin Жыл бұрын

@@CasualNerdReactions Nah, that's why I love watching reactions- to see things from a whole new perspective! The humble little snow man wasn't a mistake. Maybe Spielberg wanted to project that even through all of their struggles, hardships, etc, there was still love shared & good times had.

@dessatt Жыл бұрын

This has to be the best reaction to this movie. I truly enjoyed watching this with you

@CasualNerdReactions Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

@lydiajane4664 Жыл бұрын

I love this 🥺 I haven't thought about this movie in a while!!

@Lynn705Hal Жыл бұрын

One of my all time fav movies. ❤ Thx for your reaction.

@CharlySandagata Жыл бұрын

I love this movie! I watch it every time it comes on. Your commentary was great.

@i.m.7710 Жыл бұрын

Love the tears! A man has no heart if he can’t cry.💕💕💕🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖💖💖💕💕💕

@laticiadavis8627 Жыл бұрын

I boohoo cry every time shug and the juke joint sings her way to church.

@michellelaguerre8760 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely excellent response , I truly believe this what Alice Walker the writer of the color purple meant to be

@abiabi521 Жыл бұрын

This is one of those revelatory films that will cause you to review your life and haul yourself up by your boot-straps! Gr8 reaction! There are some amazing little mentioned films that you should add to your reaction listing. Like "THE BUCKET LIST" with Morgan Freeman & Jack Nicholson and "FINDING FORRESTER" with Sean Connery - the first James Bond - and Matt Damon et al.

@FreddieCuellar 10 ай бұрын

This was such a great movie! I love your videos!

@vickibrown3792 Жыл бұрын

I watched this the 1st time with three generations of my family. We all were sobbing at the end. Beautiful.

@joellenglass2344 Жыл бұрын

When you said “Thank you for feeling for me Nettie!” That gave me chills. Celie was over it when she found out about her sister, kids and the letters! She finally started speaking for herself and respecting herself. Shug and Sophia saved her physically, mentally and emotionally.

@pattiharvey1787 Жыл бұрын

Normally not a Whoopi fan at all but I liked her best in this. Eventually Goldberg got her Oscar for Ghost but she should have got it for THIS imo 👍

@heather9857 Жыл бұрын

38:13 Really appreciate you, you are a TREASURE to the KZfaq community.

@lifelikelisa Жыл бұрын

This is a perfect film in my opinion. From the acting to the music, there isn’t one thing wrong with it. It’s unfortunate that the author didn’t like how it came out. I wonder what her vision was.

@hotboytoy138 Жыл бұрын

FIRST EVER VIDEO OF YOURS IVE EVER WATCHED...AND I RARELY SUBSCRIBE...BUT I HIT PAUSE AND SUBSCRIBE AS SOON AS YOU NATURALLY SAID "I CAN'T HIM NO MORE." YOU ARE ADORABLE!!!

@CasualNerdReactions Жыл бұрын

lol, Welcome to the channel!