The new film also follows the life of Celie, portrayed by Fantasia Barrino<\/strong>, (played by Whoopi Goldberg<\/strong> in the original film). \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d -winner Barrino starred as Celie on Broadway and reprises her role in the film. Spanning over a forty-year period, Celie perseveres and overcomes a life of abuse, eventually finding love. \u201cOrange is the New Black” actress Danielle Brooks<\/strong>, a surprisingly strong singer, also starred in the Broadway musical and reprises her role as the tough and no nonsense Sofia in the film, portrayed originally by Oprah Winfrey<\/strong>. Taraji P. Henson<\/strong> does a great job in the role of night club singer Shugg Avery, originally played by Margaret Avery<\/strong>. Henson does well in animated character-type roles like Cookie on \u201cEmpire\u201d and Miss Hannigan in \u201cAnnie.\u201d And I love hearing her sing. The handsome Coleman Domingo<\/strong> is believable in the role of Celie\u2019s abusive husband \u201cMister\u201d which was masterfully played by Danny Glover<\/strong> in the original film. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The production is beautifully brought to the screen with moody colors and interesting angles. The costumes, especially Shugg\u2019s are fabulous. The scenes and sets are characters in themselves with texture and depth. The dance numbers are epic and the soulful songs from the Broadway musical are wonderfully sung and a pleasure to hear again, with few original songs added to the score. New to the production is \u201cShe Be Mine,\u201d sung by Young Nettie (Halle Bailey<\/strong>) and Young Celie (Phylicia Pearl Mpasi<\/strong>) about the children taken from Celie at birth that she hopes to see again, as well as the upbeat \u201cKeep it Moving,\u201d an original song from Halle Bailey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was happy to see the loving relationship between Shugg and Celie front and center in the story line this time around. Their love is more than implied. We see the two share a passionate kiss and we are all happy to see Celie get the love she deserves. Forgiveness is also front and center. We see all of the horrible abuse but we also see Celie forgive. We see Mister soften and redeem himself and seek forgiveness for his abuse and we see Shugg and her father (played by David Alan Grier<\/strong>) also have a moment of reconciliation and forgiveness singing the iconic \u201cMaybe God Is Tryin\u2019 to Tell You Somethin\u2019\u201d together instead of in opposition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t look for any changes to the original story line, we all know what happens and we all know how it ends. Getting there this time, you\u2019ll find it to be a soulful experience with inspirational song and dance leading the way from abuse and struggle to hope and happiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The film also stars Corey Hawkins<\/strong>, H.E.R.<\/strong>, Ciara<\/strong>, Tamela Mann<\/strong>, Aunjanue Elles<\/strong>, Lou Gossett Jr.<\/strong>, John Baptist<\/strong>, Deon Cole<\/strong>, Stephen Hill<\/strong>, Elizabeth Marvel<\/strong> AND Whoopi Goldberg making a cameo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fantasia Barrino has been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress and Danielle Brooks has also been nominated in the Supporting Actress Category.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t miss the Color Purple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Blitz Bazawule<\/p>\n\n\n\n Producers: Quincy Jones, Steven Spielberg, Alice Walker, Oprah Winfrey<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studio: Warner Bros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Release Date: December 25, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n RELATED:<\/strong> Oprah Reveals \u2018The Color Purple\u2019 Musical Cast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rev-1-TCP-25310_High_Res_JPEG-1024x683.jpeg\")
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