Prince,
Apollonia,
Morris Day,
Olga Karlatos,
Clarence Williams III
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Purple Rain, the first starring film for Prince, is the story of an arrogant, young black singer, born and raised in Minneapolis, who reaches the pinnacle of stardom. The dramatic complications includ... read more
Directed by: Albert Magnoli
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Keywords:
morris day,
purple rain,
prince fan,
huge prince,
see prince,
Purple Rain ,
Morris Day ,
Jimi Hendrix ,
First Avenue ,
Clarence Williams ,
Lake Minnetonka
DVD Release Date: August 24, 2004
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April 6, 2011Obviously the music and watching Prince perform it is the only good thing about the film.
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Prince's live performances are legendary, "Computer Blue" is sick -
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September 11, 2009I've always been a fan of some of Prince's songs such as "1999," "Little Red Corvette," and "I Would Die 4 You." Of course, since I'm alive and especially since I live in the United States, I've always heard tons of people praise how great the Purple Rain Soundtrack is, but I don... read more
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August 23, 2009Oh my god, this is the stupidest movie ever. "Wow, what an egomanical, bullying, mean-spirited asshole. I think I'll dive into his bed." There are no endearing characters in this film, the story is utterly pedestrian and there's nothing for an audience to hold onto. Unless you're... read more
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August 25, 2007This would get more stars from me if it had been a straight concert film. I enjoyed those parts way more than the story woven in between the performances.
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November 6, 2009Purple Rain: the tale of his royal badness' upbringing in the mean streets of Paisley Park Minnesota. What dangers await the Purple One? Will he succeed in outfunking the dreaded Morris Day? Will Apollonia ever learn what it truly means 2 purify hrself in the waters of lake Minne... read more
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May 6, 2009Despite some cheesy acting, this movie is a musical powerhouse. Decent storyline with superb performances by Prince and The Time. Prince is a musical genius and phenomenal to watch, weak acting aside.
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April 12, 2008One of my fave movies of the 80's besides being a prince fan. great musical performances form prince and also watch the concerts held by morris day and the time awesome.
Critic Reviews
July 29, 2009
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
March 22, 2011
John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews
worth a rental for the curious and is a keeper for his fans Full Review
August 27, 2009
Rob Nelson, City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Purple Rain--the Citizen Kane of Minnesota movies and a worldwide showcase for the ascendance of its then-26-year-old star i... Full Review
July 21, 2007
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...there is so much good music involved...it easily distracts one's mind from the clunky histrionics. Full Review
June 23, 2005
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
The musical performances are memorable, everything else is forgettable
May 28, 2005
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Bland Prince vehicle that takes itself far too seriously.
April 6, 2005
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
intriguingly well-told story
November 6, 2004
Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser
Those who are looking for a two-hour music video with a coherent story will not be disappointed.
September 13, 2004
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
The performers have a bit of a wink behind their performances, and so the artificiality meshes together neatly. Full Review
August 26, 2004
Bill Chambers, Film Freak Central
Purple Rain shares a trump card--its set list--with casual Prince fans, who are advised to reach for the soundtrack album instead. Full Review
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