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Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Dalbert Pringle In 1984's "Purple Rain" - (singer/songwriter/guitarist) Prince plays "The Kid" who is a struggling musician (natch), trying to achieve his ultimate goal of recognition, fame, and, yes, of course, fortune.This rock-star vanity production played out (with all of its personal dramas thrown in for good measure) very much like an extended MTV music video.Purple Rain's story (presented in the predictable "Flashdance" mold) was shamefully formulaic right from the word "Go!".I guess one has to be a pretty big "Prince" fan in order to appreciate "Purple Rain" more than I did - 'Cause I found it to be quite tedious and tiresome a good part of the time.

utgard14 With Prince having recently died, I've been meaning to take another look at Purple Rain, which I haven't seen in probably fifteen years or so. After just watching it, I can say my opinion on the movie hasn't changed much since I first saw it. The story is hackneyed and corny with some truly cringeworthy dramatic scenes. The family stuff, the abusive relationship our diminutive hero has with his new girlfriend -- it's all over the top in the worst way. But it does go into 'so bad it's good' territory for me and I think many others will see it that way too. Aside from the soapy stuff, the movie has a few things going for it. The music, for starters, is great. The Purple Rain soundtrack was excellent and most of the songs are used effectively here. Also Morris Day is hilarious as the villain. He steals every scene he's in. Prince himself is pretty bad as an actor but not quite as bad as Apollonia. She really stinks. It helps that she has a nice topless scene, though. Overall it's worth a look if you love the' 80s, Prince, or you're just a connoisseur of cheesy movies.

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

jcbutthead86 Purple Rain is an excellent,unforgettable Rock N'Roll Musical Classic and one of the greatest Rock N'Roll movies of all time that combines great,stylish direction and a classic album and soundtrack that makes Purple Rain Prince at his best.Set in Minneapolis,Minnesota,Purple Rain tells the story of The Kid(Prince),a talented but troubled musician who's the leader the group The Revolution and while The Kid rocks out with his band he has a upsetting personal life. The Kid then meets and falls for an aspiring singer and dancer Apollonia(Apollonia Kotero)while competing with rival musician and singer Morris Day(Morris Day)and trying to make it to the big time.The year 1984 is one of the most iconic and unforgettable years in the history of pop culture and not only that it was also an incredible year for movies,music and television. Classic and memorable films such as Beverly Hills Cop and Ghostbusters were the top two grossing box office hits of the year,singers Madonna,Tina Turner and Lionel Richie were dominating the pop music charts,classic television shows such as Miami Vice and The Cosby Show both made their Television debuts and MTV Music Television was in it's third year. Then in that very same year came the release of Purple Rain,an amazing Rock N'Roll film that was a Box Office hit and turned Prince into a mega star and gave viewers a classic album and iconic soundtrack that would go multi platinum and become one of Prince's definitive and timeless albums. Right from the very start Purple Rain gives viewers a stylish experience that brings you into another world where music is played throughout and you not only listen to the music you feel it with all of your emotion and you never want it to stop and when you think of the year 1984 or the entire decade of the 1980s you will think of Purple Rain because it not only defines 1984 but the entire decade of the 1980s. Purple Rain is one of those films where there is more style than substance where most of the camera movements and editing in some the scenes are fast and quick never giving you a chance to breath or take a break. The concert scenes in PR are terrific and mesmerizing capturing your attention and nothing feels forced or fake but real with an energy that is relentless and powerful that you will be singing along with The Kid(i.e Prince). I think Prince tried recapture the spirit of Purple Rain with his two follow up films Under The Cherry Moon(1986 and Graffiti Bridge(1990)but failed. The only film that I think can match PR in terms of style and tone is Walter Hill's Streets Of Fire(also released in 1984). One can make a valid argument that PR is not really a movie but a long extended music video with some scenes of dialog but it's one of the most entertaining extended music videos I have ever seen and like I said before this is a movie where there is more style than substance. The main character The Kid(his real named is never said in the film)is not always a likable character and at times he can be kind of jerk but you will sympathize with him at times because of his terrible home life with his parents or trying to become a successful musician. The Kid is a character full of depth and mystery and we get to know him either through his music or his dialog. One of the things I love about PR is how intentionally or unintentionally hilarious the film is because some of the acting leaves a lot to be desired and some of the dramatic moments become a little over the top to the point where you are laughing at scenes that are supposed to be serious but end up being silly. The ending of Purple Rain(which is the final 20-30 minutes)is fantastic and one of the best endings I have ever seen in a film and is filled with great music that is brilliant and powerful and will stay with you forever. An incredible ending.The cast is o.k. Prince does an o.k and hilarious job as The Kid,with showing over the top emotions. Apollonia Kotero is good and sexy as Apollonia,Prince's love interest. Morris Day is funny and memorable as Morris Day,The Kid's rival. Olga Karlatos and Clarence Williams III give the best performances in the film as The Kid's troubled Mother and Father. Jerome Benton is fun as Jerome,Morris' right hand man. Billy Sparks is good as Billy,a local club owner.The direction Albert Magnoli is terrific and stylish,with Magnoli keeping the film moving at a tight pace and bringing a great visual style to the film and doing sensational job with the concert scenes. Wonderful direction,Magnoli.The soundtrack by Prince And The Revolution is one of the greatest and most unforgettable albums and soundtracks of all time with amazing songs such as the title track Purple Rain,When Doves Cry,Let's Go Crazy,Computer Blue,Darling Nikki,The Beautiful Ones,Take Me With U,I Would Die For U and Baby I'm A Star. A Brilliant and flawless soundtrack. There is also other great songs by Morris Day and The Time(Jungle Love,The Bird),Appolonia 6(Sex Shooter)and Dez Dickerson(Modernaire) The score by Michel Colombier,John L. Nelson and Prince is great,intense and beautiful matching the tone and style of the film. In final word if you love Rock N'Roll films,Musicals or Prince,I highly suggest you watch Purple Rain,an excellent,unforgettable Rock N'Roll Musical classic that you can watch again and again and is Prince at his best. Highly Recommended. 10/10.