VividSimon Simply Perfect

Stometer Save your money for something good and enjoyable

Stellead Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

marx-68442 Loved this movie as a child and an adult. As a child, I viewed Prince's character as the hero. As an adult, not so much. Now, I see the Kid as the bad guy and Morris as the hero! First story line of Appolonia, a broke young singer, coming to Minneapolis from New Orleans to find a gig. The Kid did not help her or at least offer her a place in his group. Instead, he says that doesn't want her in his life that way and he just wants to be her boyfriend. Dude, help her out! The first thing Morris does is offer her a job singing!Next story line, the Kid is upset about his parents fighting at home. OK but you're grown! Move your grown ass out your parents' basement! Morris has his own place!Next story line, the bands are competing at the club. The Kid is late for rehearsals, skips business meetings, and is dismissive to artistic contributions from his bandmates. Morris is creating a new band, attending meetings, and doing what it takes on the business side to try and be a star. I'm sorry but the Kid is doing everything wrong! Still love the movie and the music, though!

Talula Grey I remember this when it first came out and I went with some friends. Dear god it was so bad. The script sucked and the acting was beyond terrible. This got one star from me for the costumes and set. Other than that it was just bad, lol! At the time I saw the movie I was not a fan of Prince. I am still not a fan. To this day I cannot believe I sat through the whole movie.The story is about the struggle to rise above all the crap the world throws at us so that we can become who we are. It's difficult to believe in yourself when you have terrible parents. The story could have been better written and I think that the actors were just really terrible at their jobs. Even if the script were better, you'd still need people that could act and these people couldn't. The music I didn't really care for. I've never been a Prince fan and have always found him to be completely over-rated not just as an actor but as a musician. Did you see him on Opera? Remember that he told everyone about the birth of his baby and even had pictures? Then it turned out that the baby was dead and he was showing pictures of himself with his dead baby. How messed up is that? If you are a fan of his music then you will most likely enjoy this movie because it's full of it.

Bob An Well, of course, I am reviewing the film after the death of Prince and while the whole world is in shock and in search of his genius... so many will see this film - I am sure, for the first time - just like me.The film as a film is really nothing extraordinary. It is really Prince and music that make it really great. Now, after watching it, two things became clear to me: the reason why the videos for songs were as they were - they are actually part of the film and second one - I can now better understand the song Purple Rain. After the film and after watching it 'into the concept ' it makes more sense to me.I liked the colors in the movie. Very flamboyant, very 80's. The fashion, the music, the style... it all seems like a party. It all seems fun and that's what I liked the most about the movie. Although there is an underlying tragic story, the movie is fan for me. I am not sure whether they were all serious with the film. Maybe early 80's were just like that: a bit crazy and over the top... so the acting was kinda ... hmmm ... nonchalant. But, again, it is a music film, so ... Eight from me.

Ed-Shullivan It was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow who first said "art is long and time is fleeting". Then oh so quickly we heard the drums were beating….. "Prince has died".It was 1984 when Purple Rain was first released. Only 32 years later we hear that Prince is now deceased.So we watch the film Purple Rain in his memory once ...than twice. Regardless how many times we hit replay, we realize it will no longer suffice.For Prince was, and will forever remain larger than life itself. But we grow to understand through Purple Rain that the unselfish Prince gave most of himself.The film outlines his troubled young life, his abusive father, and most importantly his love for music. Purple Rain sings out loudly and beautifully that the young Prince is a true Virtuosic.We relish the life of the 26 year old Prince the singer, songwriter, and stage performer, a free spirit flying oh so high. Because this is what it sounds like when doves cry.Rest In Peace Prince as your star will forever shine oh so gloriously bright10/10