THE COLOR PURPLE (1985) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Whoopi Goldberg | Oprah | Danny Glover

[@luluthePoet]

I'm obsessed with the fact that you guys are exploring black movies because they're soo good.

[@Frustrated_Cowboy_Fan]

I agree it's refreshing to see people from different cultures experience ours. We see we're all just people.

[@bjtight98]

Agreed.....im loving this arc of reactions we're getting!! 🤗

[@ntombifuthigumede]

I'm camping on this channel these days🥹❤️

[@solomoon3083]

Me too. :)

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

Agreed. There are so many movies with mostly black casts that are never reacted to outside of Black History Month.

[@torontomame]

You're right about it taking guts to play a despicable role. Danny Glover did a phenomenal job here, but it wasn't easy for him. Apparently the scene where Mister forcibly separated Celie and Nettie was particularly hard. Spielberg directed him to do everything possible to separate them. And he told the girls to make sure that whatever happened they didn't let themselves get separated. The young actresses knew it was just acting so they weren't really scared (and they did a phenomenal job). But Danny Glover was really upset having to do that, and kept apologizing to them profusely after every take.

[@tif8266]

Laurence Fishburne says something similar about playing Ike Turner in Whats Love Got To Do With It.

[@gabrieldobson3469]

To add to the list Stanley Tucci felt the same way portraying George Harvey in The Lovely Bones. He hated the character and hated how he felt playing the character and apologised over and over to a young Saoirse Ronan when filming scenes with her.

[@summerrose8110]

​​@@tif8266I learned more information on Ike and Tina. Apparently Tina was abusive to Ike too. Funny how that side was left out in the film.

[@shyranhilaw4352]

@@summerrose8110 Yeah abuse can go both ways, but who was left with the bruises? I’m not going to judge a woman for hitting a man that hit her first.

[@kialee7692]

That scene is heartwrenching and they played it so well! Such phenomenal young actors!

[@MsNimGirl]

The Color Purple will gut you, no matter how many times you watch it. This should have gotten multiple Oscars and the fact that it didn't tell you everything you need to know about America back then.

[@alliekranyak594]

Every time is see it.. I always do the ugly cry

[@kelicajohnston9990]

Back then? It wasn't so long ago. I was 12 years old then and I don't see anything has changed.

[@blackqueenmelanin1449]

​@kelicajohnston9990 i agree! Its like we're going backwards.

[@Pandahead789]

What do you mean “back then”. It’s happening now… just because you don’t see it it doesn’t mean it’s not happening. And for me that’s the problem at its very least.

[@AnnetteDennis-m6m]

Oscar, you should ashamed of yourself!!!!

[@cinephilereview1709]

Why I’m crying with Jaby like I ain’t seen this film 100 times before?

[@KnikkiBKnice]

Same

[@tziporahyisrael7254]

Im cracking up because he is literally in shambles😆

[@gbear3127]

Same 😭😭😭

[@neverendingatsuko5006]

I know. I awwww the whole time

[@merrytunes8697]

Same! I’ve seen this movie so many times, and I still cry!

[@arielmcnealy6443]

No matter how many times I watch The Color Purple, I always cry at the end.

[@notes4170]

Yessss!!!

[@uziiiiiii]

Danny Glover HATED playing mister but nb else could’ve did it like him 😭!

[@jubilantsleep]

Such a fantastic actor ❤

[@droge410]

NOBODY! nobody could’ve played it like him CLASS ACT!!

[@abigailyah3462]

He did an excellent job.

[@nikiliz]

The smile thing with Ceily always hiding her mouth is also significant bc remember her step-dad telling her that she had "the ugliest smile this side of creation."

[@mariahslamb6565]

Yess for ‘The Color Purple’ reaction 💜💜💜💜 Whoopi and Oprah were ROBBED for their Oscars 😢

[@zyehvi]

I don’t know about Oprah but Whoopi definitely deserved

[@SS4Luxray]

@@zyehvithat yeah, Oprah definitely could’ve won. It’s crazy Danny Glover wasn’t even nominated

[@DC21NY]

Constantly posted in every comment second.

[@ShayMiW]

This movie never got the full recognition it deserved but we know why it didn't. It had 11 nominations, the most nominations in history for an Oscar with Zero wins. Fortunately, Whoopi won both a Golden Globe, Academy and NAACP image award for best actress in 1986 for this movie

[@lk_c7214]

@@DC21NYbecause it’s true

[@chuckbass3641]

I know this is not a kid movie but it does take me back to my childhood. I remember watching this with my grandmother and her recalling her similarly traumatic childhood. Real people had experiences like this and had to find happiness out of the darkness. Whoever reads this, you are loved and valued.

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

I remember watching this with my mom when it premiered on HBO. I was probably around 14. I didn't know why she was crying so much. Now I watch it as an adult and I cry every time I watch it.

[@chiqtheequeen]

I grew up in a household with a "Mister" and this movie let my 9-yr-old self know that everything wasn't going to turn out right. One day, I would be free, too. "The Color Purple" and "The Bluest Eye" are essential works for study by "Black girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow was enuf."

[@ryanvelez6762]

🙏♥️

[@markaym3735]

The railroad workers were enslaved africans working as slaves to their colonial overlords.

[@roselynholloway7863]

@@chiqtheequeenhow did it turnout

[@jasonmeckes5311]

My mans on the left was crying his heart out 😂❤ me too bro me too

[@10th_letta]

The color Purple was NOT on my bingo card of movie reactions from Jaby lol classic gem of a movie!

[@disneytoysr4fun975]

Lol i thought this was gonna be a fail of a reaction but they surprised me, especially blue shirt

[@Kim-427]

@@disneytoysr4fun975I agree! I was a little scared to see the reaction. I personally thought it may have been a bit too heavy for these guys.

[@Kim-427]

I agree

[@FocusLifeChoices]

Fun fact: the scene at the dinner table when she went off on mister. There's a child next to Sophia. She's very light skinned with the beautiful smile that's Whoopi Goldberg real life daughter 💜✨️

[@user-fm4vp8js2p]

Her daughter was also in Sister Act 2.

[@FocusLifeChoices]

Yep! ✨️

[@amethystjess18]

Yep! Her name is Alex Martin! She had a reality show on BET a few years ago.

[@CoolEnginesChristytrekkie]

wow didn't know that

[@kialee7692]

There are so many random kids in this movie and they rarely tell you whose kids they are! I always wonder about that when. I watch this movie.

[@JustLikeAFlower]

I told y’all BE PREPARED. Imagine seeing this movie as a CHILD I was traumatized 😂😂

[@Frustrated_Cowboy_Fan]

Me too lol 😢😮

[@Queenmaquettah]

Me too but glad I was shown this classic 😂

[@Tbabtt]

What's funny about trauma?

[@Tbabtt]

​@@Frustrated_Cowboy_Fannot so much then...but NOW..yes yes yes

[@SinSinny]

@@Tbabttthey….they aren’t saying trauma is funny

[@Lekibby1]

She cursed him “ until you do right by me everything you even think about going to crumble“🥰

[@judithcure2255]

The girl singing in the church choir is Shug’s daughter, that’s why she’s so happy when she comes into the church.

[@audreycanblog]

That’s always been my take, too!!

[@maddismama2821]

It's her and mister's daughter

[@JackdawJane3]

This is literally one of my top 3 favorite films and I only just now caught that the young woman singing in church is Shug’s daughter.

[@actualwakandangirl7121]

Wow I never knew that!

[@liliebilie]

Right! Her mom and dad raised her kids I completely forgot about that

[@lolaBee9]

One cool fact about the movie is that the actress that plays Nettie is an actual African princess

[@Gigglingsiren]

Young Nettie or the grown-up version?

[@lolaBee9]

@@Gigglingsiren she played both

[@Gigglingsiren]

@lolaBee9 Really?! I didn't even notice that was the same person.

[@dershaymcdonald5409]

@@Gigglingsirenthe makeup in this movie was AMAZING at making the actors age appropriately for the time in the movie

[@Carpathianpixie]

Oh that's so cool. She is BEAUTIFUL!

[@bobbyphyall3249]

Hidden Figures is also really powerful check it out

[@ttech4313]

Agreed

[@cog4life]

Excellent movie!!

[@believeume122]

Very

[@kmoney9110]

Great film

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Ignore my previous comment about them already reacting to it. I just realized I accidentally mixed this guy up with the “reel rejects” guy. It was actually him that was making disrespectful sexual and racist jokes throughout the entire movie. So yea don’t watch that one, just wait for the CinePals reaction. My bad… ♥️

[@jocelyngipson7882]

58:11 yall missed it. She asked the kids where Celie was. the kids told her “fixing to Shave mister”. That’s also been my location on Twitter for years

[@unrefinedconsumer]

OMG😭😭😭😭😭

[@Shirlslivingloved]

😂😂😂😂😂 that's hilarious

[@clnorm6831]

Omg, I love that!

[@sugarwaterpurple5280]

😂😂😂

[@Piasays]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@terde9651]

Can we talk about the superb acting of the young ladies who played Nettie and Celie! They really set the tone for the movie and conveyed what these poor girls endured 😞

[@camillebrown2941]

Yes they did!!!!

[@Serai3]

Fun fact: This was both Whoopi's and Oprah's first film. Whoopi had hit big with her first standup show, and Spielberg asked her to come to Hollywood and do the show for him. She did, and after she was done, he offered her the lead in his next film. So this was the start of her career in the movies. (It didn't get awards because Hollywood wasn't ready for it; it was too shocking.) I've always loved the stylistic choice that Spielberg made to keep Nettie young. All through the story of her travels to Africa and her life there, she is still that young girl in the virginal white dress because that is the last image Celie had of her. Then the day comes where she is there at Celie's door, and she has transformed into this dignified matron, robed in brilliant colors, with grey threading through her hair. It really gets across how many years, how much of Celie's life has gone by without her sister, and how long it has taken for her heart to be made whole again. The scene in Africa of the children being scarred (intercut with Celie's almost killing Mister) is actually a sanitized version of what happens in the film. It's not scarrification; it's Tashi being subjected to FGM. (If you don't know what that is, look it up. I have no intention of getting into it here.) Spielberg changed it because he felt audiences were not ready for the reality, though he has said in later years that he made that decision because HE couldn't deal with it, being too young to face it. He says were he to make the film now, he would put the original scene in and make people face the totality of how brutal women's lives can be and often are. By the way, Rae Dawn Chong is the daughter of Tommy Chong, of Cheech & Chong fame. You guys should check out her first film, "Quest for Fire", a really great forgotten film of the early 80's. I think you'd get a real kick out of it.

[@eddietucker7005]

I have in my bank vault something special. I have the original first draft of the sequel to The Color Purple by Alice Walker. The sequel deals with Tashie’s mental breakdown and dealing with her circumcision.

[@Serai3]

@@eddietucker7005 I bought that book the week it came out. Read it in one night, and wrote a letter to Walker the next day, the only time I've ever written an author.

[@monicaboyd2230]

Great piece! Also, Rae Dawn Chong plays Louis' Mother in "Interview with the Vampire" series. Great actress! 🙂

[@Serai3]

@@monicaboyd2230 And brave! I remember way back when Tommy being asked what he thought about his daughter being unclothed throughout her first performance. He responded, "She's an actress. If that's what she wants to do, I'm fine with it."

[@user-yf3oz3rn5b]

The interesting thing is that Albert never destroyed the letters. Not one. He just kept them hidden, and that alone reveals his guilty conscience.

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Or is just an extension of his narcissism. Abusers/predators often keep mementos from their victims.

[@zymir5494]

I love this black movie trip you guys are on KEEP ‘EM COMING ! But please have a fair share of comedy and drama cause when it comes to Black Films, a-lot of reactors tend to just react to Black Trauma films

[@beyondview]

um they reviewed Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Why Did I Get Married those were comedy

[@nevaehowens2235]

@@beyondviewonly 2?

[@ifcals]

@@nevaehowens2235they also did Medea’s family reunion

[@ArcaJ]

​@@darksaint0124Try harder.

[@Arionthelady]

@@darksaint0124 this story was made in 1982.

[@luluthePoet]

I don't know about you guys, but i love emotional Jaby

[@QueenK88]

yes girl! I'm crying with him!

[@DeeDiamond2981]

Ohhh he made me cry

[@StephThePhilosopher]

Same ☺️

[@pettywhite8037]

Me too! And whenever Greg cries over on Reel Rejects. I’m not used to seeing men cry/express their emotions openly, so it’s comforting to me

[@believeume122]

​@pettywhite8037 love watching / crying along on emotional movies with Greg!

[@Tremaineswife]

The color purple never fails to make me cry

[@jenb.9454]

Eve's Bayou is one of my favorite movies of all time. I strongly recommend it both for the story and to see a depiction of Black American culture (Black Creole culture) that is not frequently protrayed in the media.

[@jgflowers88]

😭Jaby was going through it! We all did in the first watch (honestly, this film STILL gets me). The fact that it received zero Oscar wins after 11 nominations still boggles my mind but the power of this movie (and the acting) lives on. Hope you all continue on your black film journey. "Waiting to Exhale," "What's Love Got To Do With It," "Soul Food," and "The Best Man" could be good watches.

[@Gustavo_Gore]

Ooooo yes the classics 🤘🏻

[@delishaharper125]

I wanted to give Jaby a hug soooo bad. This tore him up!!!

[@nickbrooks2408]

Color Purple is our culture for black people. But it couldn't and didn't deserve best picture over Shindlers List which won. I can't even watch that movie again. It's great and unwatchable at the same time

[@jgflowers88]

@@nickbrooks2408 I think you have your years mistaken. The Color Purple came out in 1985, I think Schindlers List was 91. Out of Africa won best picture that year (86).

[@SuccessfulOnSunset310]

@@nickbrooks2408it was not up against Schindlers List. You’ve got your timelines mixed up

[@TeamEvil84]

One of Steven Spielbergs best movies

[@yourlittledogtoo]

His best after Schindler's List

[@CrixusHeart]

​@@yourlittledogtoo Schindler's List was a good movie but it felt sloooow to me Not that I think it needed to be done differently. The slowness fits the drab, hopelessness of what was happening. Whereas, because The Color Purple is not in an actual physical prison, there's more to the people's life. They could have a stolen moment of love and laughter here or there and even moments of rebellion that even though it was paid for with a beating and jail time - that moment made you rally for the character. That creates an excitement as you're watching. As opposed to Schindler's List where any infringement would result in a bullet to the head. Horrible but that's not something to make you cheer for more rebellion. While it's true Sofia went to prison for that rebellion, we, the audience, doesn't almost no time there with her so we didn't have to sit through the dull, boring clock ticking of prison time. For that reason, watching the liveliness of lives being lived - no matter how awful - The Color Purple is the better movie for me.

[@klass_1221]

​@@yourlittledogtoo us 80s kids knew Spielberg was robbed from the Academy. Since Jaws...Close Encounters...E.T....The Color Purple...Empire of the Sun. Only in the 1990s the Academy was like "Hey, this Spielberg is something special".

[@lottietucker3082]

As far as the relationship between Ceily and Shug, Whoopi said most people didn't realize that Ceily was a lesbian and had romatic feelings for Shug.

[@jocelyngipson7882]

In the book and musical it is very apparent

[@anyajoi7109]

Yes this is so key. In the book she talks about how she looks at the photo of her while Mr. Has sex with her out of pleasure. There’s also a point in the book where she tells her sex isn’t enjoyable and Shugg teaches her how to self pleasure. They have a sexual relationship.

[@kialee7692]

Yeah, Spielberg said he regrets not having the guts to portray that part of their relationship.

[@0pinionated]

I liked that they included it in the 2023 version

[@im-gi2pg]

Pretty obvious.

[@ChelseaB3]

People are recommending a lot of great movies in the comments, but no one has mentioned Antwone Fisher yet. That movie moved me and brought me to tears. It’s also Denzel Washington’s directorial debut

[@LisaFrank39]

That's another heavy hitter. I could only watch that movie once.

[@ambriaashley3383]

@@LisaFrank39same. I knew too many people who grew up like Antwone 😢

[@blahblahblah5585]

YASSSSSS! Classic. I remember watching it at around 7 or 8 and DOBBBING 😢

[@Serai3]

"Roman J. Israel, Esq." is a Denzel film no one remembers, but it is brilliant.

[@donnac.3273]

​@LisaFrank39 Exactly 1 time watch just like Precious

[@yasmeenbeasley]

When Shug goes to the church and sings makes me emotional every time 🥲 my fav part

[@tommyg8493]

Every single time I watch this movie I cry like a mf 😭

[@tommyg8493]

And it been like 20 times to remind you

[@texasgrey1]

Me too

[@rogueryder3285]

Yeah, Celie endured 40 years of abuse from this man

[@Pickingpetalsoftheflowerslike]

ME TOO OMG

[@chloemack02]

Me too

[@ramanemayberry7176]

Yeeeeeeeah.... Mister and Charles are two of the most hated men in Black cinema.... followed by Lawrence Fishburne as Ike Turner in, "What's love got to do with it?" (That's one y'all should check out)

[@misslday9848]

Ealy too in for coloured girls as beau

[@IChooseJesus9091]

Charles? What movie is that?

[@ramanemayberry7176]

@@IChooseJesus9091 Diary of a mad Black woman, by Tyler Perry.

[@Tahj-Leigh]

Jaby crying made me bawl even more. 😭😭 You guys should watch DJANGO UNCHAINED next.

[@PepperJade93]

Oh they will LOVE IT. I usually don't like watching movies on slavery, as they make me sad (and mad)...but Django is one of my favorite films ever. They will love the comedy.

[@ModelMantha]

I literally cried like it was my first time watching this. Jaby I LOVE THAT YOU SHOWED EMOTION! It’s so hard not to with this film, I cried with you 😢 This is such a moving film. Amazing! More black films please 🙏🏽

[@krissi3199]

I love the fact that the bigger dude is someone crying and you can see the emotion in the smaller one, but the bigger dude just wears his heart on his sleeve

[@ambrogreen]

I dont care what nobody says in these comments. You guys listen to me and DO NOT WATCH: For Colored Girls, Precious, or Beloved!!! 😄😩😭

[@shoujomagic664]

Shhh let them watch it 😂

[@dnycebushton5008]

I could not agree more

[@ShayMiW]

I will boohoo to every last one of these 😭

[@believeume122]

​@@ShayMiWsame

[@groove447]

I keep reading the comments and was like wtf don't fking watch those, go with the best man or something! I've had it with the heavy shit. And don't worry about why did I get married 2, slowly started to become parodies of themselves, the tyler perry films that is. .

[@sanchisan6997]

My favorite Whoopi movie is "Corrina, Corrina".

[@KI.ZZY1]

Yess mines too

[@dnycebushton5008]

me too...I watch it everytime its on. I still blow at red lights...im 38yo lol

[@kris7865]

Yes, that is my favorite as well.

[@philburton2223]

How in the world did I forget about Corina Corina when I watched that in the movie theater.

[@michellehernandez2840]

I've never seen it. I will watch soon.

[@lovepink5501]

I have never been able to watch this film without crying. Remains in my top 5 fave movies. Such a classic.

[@Spideymrw]

Whoopi recently said that she turned the role down when Spielberg first asked her to do this bc she was a stage actor but he begged her and she did it. She thanks him to this day

[@SUZABELLA34]

1:14:00 what you said about your head hurting from holding in your tears is the most basic explanation of why we need to express emotions and not hold them in. Think about that folks.. The very symbolism of that statement is as profound as this entire movie 😊

[@rogueryder3285]

Also, the choir girl singing with Shug Avery was one of her kids. She left her with her parents in the church to sing the Blues and tour

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Shug and Mister…

[@daprofessakid]

Danny Glover definitely took a chance with this role. Can’t see him as anything but Mister. But he was amazing on this role

[@CoolEnginesChristytrekkie]

Disagree,he will always be Murtaugh to me. "I'm to old for this S@#$! lol

[@dunbardunelm3924]

Yeah, took me a while to get past this.

[@LisaFrank39]

Would have to disagree. Lethal weapon movies and the predator movie are top tier

[@ashante190]

I grew up hating David Glover because of this role. Had no business watching as a child.

[@AuntieL_ATL]

They took our entire high school to see it when it first cane out. It was a mess.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

This one hits hard for me now. I have a sister I've never met, I just found her a few months back, and we've talked every day since practically. When I found out I wept for like 2 hours, and the more we talked the more I realized how badly we needed each other all of these years and it breaks my heart that we weren't there to protect each other.

[@JanaeJohnson96]

It's not a reaction until Michael says" atta girl"😂💜💜 Y'all need to make merch with that phase on there I would definitely buy it! 😂

[@lbthingsstuffmore9513]

The Color Purple is based on a book by Alice Walker.( among other great works)❤😊 You made it, fellas!🖖

[@buddinganarchist]

The NAACP got angry because of the betrayal of black men in the movie. But the film is about black women, not men. The male characters see the light eventually. Whoopie Goldberg actually went off at them, saying that no black film got made for ten years.

[@theoblongbox4909]

The amount of Black women who could relate to this movie and found it realistic should have been enough for Black men to understand that it wasn't meant to just bash them for no reason. It was meant to show something that happens to a lot of Black women and Black girls. I mean, the percentage of Black girls who suffer this type of abuse is actually astounding.

[@24Kurenai]

Portrayal, not betrayal, but they (the NAACP and Spike Lee) felt betrayed and tried to turn the movie into a race issue of Hollywood wanting to portray black ppl a certain way when it was really black men feeling a certain way so The Color Purple only got nominated but no wins. All this b/c of insecurity and not wanting black women stories of abuse on the big screen.

[@kimleemoon]

@@24Kurenai you know it’s always about protecting the black male image, at all cost. Even to the detriment of black women & children.

[@mariannehavisham8323]

Tamara Burke talks about that experience. Alice Walker -there was the same contreversy when the book came out. Perceived as controversial for black women to talk about sexual violence or domestic abuse they experience from black men because it's seen as a betrayal of the civil rights movement. It is problematic that Alice Walker faced backlash. Tamara Burke spoke about the same experience. Black women speaking out against abuse by black men should not be perceived as contreversial or betraying the race. Misogyny is a problem in all communities

[@bryce253]

Name 10 movies that celebrate black fatherhood. You're on the clock.

[@ashante190]

We need to also recognize Alice Walker ❤ such an amazing author which allowed for an amazing movie adaptation

[@arieanalyze]

her superb writing made this movie excellent to adapt in the right hands and spielberg maintained its integrity. i read it for the first time last year just before the musical movie dropped and it made me realize how much of the movie is directly lifted from the book!

[@michellehernandez2840]

I see this movie every few years or so and I STILL bawl like a baby😭. Steven Spielberg and the cast/crew really told a human story in the most artistic, heart tugging way.

[@dfa3366]

This was Spielberg's first drama movie he directed. It was a shock that this movie got 9 Oscar nominations but no best director nomination. That was a big head scratchier. His follow up movie after Color Purple was Empire of the Sun with a very young Christian Bale.

[@erinvonelle4348]

Please watch Why Did I get Married Too?, The Temptations, The Five Heartbeats and What’s Love Got to do With It? Lol

[@RomansAlterEgo]

That’s some good ones

[@alishajones3919]

Right then watch The Best Man, Love and Basketball, and two can play that game .

[@xadena]

Yes..." What's love got to do with it".

[@RomansAlterEgo]

@@xadena and soul food

[@petalstt45]

What Love Got To With It, definitely. We'll really get into black cinemas greatest villains then!! "Larry" Fishburne's Ike is right up there with Mister!😂😂

[@t.kuykendall517]

Fun fact: Whoopi's only daughter Alex is actually sitting at the dinner table right next to Sophia. Right before Shug tells Mister Ceelie is coming with us. The scene where Whoopi pulls the knife on Mister. She has a pretty smile and a bow in her hair. She literally looks just like her mom. ❤

[@kaylanauta2834]

I've seen this movie COUNTLESS times and watching it with yall and watching Jaby get emotional. I just couldn't help but cry with you! The excitement that came over me when I seen that yall were reacting to this!!!

[@Holachica48]

I've watched this movie many times. I always cry at the church singing scene. But the way Jaby was crying I was crying right with him 😭😭 baby he was tore up ! 👏🏽👏🏽 great reaction guys

[@cleverlydevisedmyth]

I think about this movie almost every day-because when I play the piano and decide I'm done, I say: "Oop, gotta go!" and close the key lid like the guy in the bar when the fight starts, LOL

[@mrdexs]

This movie was snubbed. Didn't get one award. I am subscribing to your Channel. One thing I say about the world is it needs more empathy. You two showed that.

[@itsBDoub]

Goat status for this one 🐐

[@iamdynez]

i knew this was gonna wipe jaby out 😝 glad u both watched this masterpiece

[@cindyspangler3982]

I cry all through this movie, every time I watch it..and thats been dozens of times over the years. The "God is trying to tell you something" scene is one of my favorites. It's a beautiful, timeless movie. Glad you enjoyed it so much.

[@FJW212]

This is why I can only watch this once every 10+ years. The emotions. Thanks for letting me share this with you. I haven't seen this movie in about 20 years.

[@GlennWH26]

Danny Glover showed us exactly how vile Albert was, but he also showed us his weakness, his vulnerability, and flashes of the man he might have been if he had only had the spine to stand up to his father. A masterful performance.

[@user-tm4my4jb6d]

One thing that I just noticed after all of these years. After consuming the book, the play, musical, movies , I just noticed in this movie, that the woman singing at the end could have been Shug's daughter or granddaughter. She had children who were raised by her parents. The actress even looked like her and she could sing well. Shug used to sing in the choir and she had amazing voice. . It would make sense for her grandaughter to have a good singing voice and to be in the choir also. That would explain the look of happiness to see Shug singing.

[@TheKittsPajamas]

I’ve always thought that was her daughter as well. Also, don’t forget that means she is also Mister’s daughter.

[@user-tm4my4jb6d]

@@TheKittsPajamas oh yeah. His children also. You know there's a odd comparison between Mr and Shug in Romeo and Juliet. Both are stories of tragedy for star crossed lovers

[@TheKittsPajamas]

@@user-tm4my4jb6d Never thought about it that way… 🤔

[@armurray84]

She was her daughter, the symbolism was the hair style, and the fact she was singing the sing Shug sang as a child.

[@mothermayhem3255]

Jumpin' Jack Flash 1986. Whoopie was good in this. Very funny. Give it a whirl,

[@samufish]

lol. Jaby was tore up over there at the end 😅😅. That was a fantastic film. And a fantastic reaction.

[@DmentidJester]

Okay guys, you get your props for two simple reasons; 1- You guys watching this particular movie in our current political climate & 2- your empathy towards all of the characters plights (yes even Glovers) Well done.

[@Peacefmb]

That part 😊😊

[@jocelyngipson7882]

1:14:26 11 oscar nominations. ZERO WINS.

[@jubilantsleep]

A shame

[@jessicabowiedetroit92]

I’m glad y’all saw this and if u really want a true villain watch Lawrence fishbourne in what’s love got to do with it

[@Phoniex7276]

Hate contact but honestly felt the need to give Jaby a hug, they weren't ready for this one yet.

[@reallee57x87]

Adolph Caesar is a phenomenal actor. Especially in “A Soldiers Story” which is a great movie with a stellar cast. 🤩👍🏽

[@ChakeletDeluxeInk]

This movie is nearly 40 years old💯

[@fghyfsj]

I would recommend these films Love and Basketball How Stella Got Her Groove Back Love Jones Boomerang The Temptations movie Dreamgirls Brown Sugar Waiting to Exhale The Preacher’s Wife

[@ttech4313]

This movie is a staple in a black household. I’m so glad you guys have chosen to watch this

[@BEOMIEPRINCESS]

Please do "Hidden Figures" Next! Another amazing and powerful Black film!

[@KCal1213]

Also Selma is a good one. The Butler is another one.

[@darronlemell224]

Please and thank you

[@whytho730]

When she's singing, Shug takes Celie's hands away from her mouth when she covers her smile. Nettie used to do the same thing when their father would tell Celie she had an ugly smile.

[@oliviamickens4898]

I love how your commentary doesn't over crowd the actual content and it still gives great entertainment 👏 kudos to yall two

[@earthangel90210]

I’m black and never seen this movie full out . This and roots I just can’t bring myself to deal with the trauma 😢 you guys should definitely do Why did I get married 2 , acrimony, , a Family that preys and daddy’s little girls . Maybe even what’s love got to do with it !!!

[@user-tm4my4jb6d]

Read the book. It is beautiful. There is a reason Alice Walker won so many awards for her work. Books, Short stories, poetry, plays. The Black Authors from time were so good.

[@DeeDiamond2981]

I saw Roots and Queen as a young pre teen..and oh I cried..now and then. A must see. Halle Berry played Queen

[@dnycebushton5008]

same. Im not gone watch their reaction, but I support them "going for it" so Im leaving comments

[@earthangel90210]

@@dnycebushton5008 I actually watched along with them and was crying like a baby 😭 the shared watching experience was atleast a little better than going in alone . It’s actually really good makes me want to watch the remake

[@darksaint0124]

Stop telling people to read the books. This has no historical accuracy whatsoever and the only thing you will learn is that there were women who hated men long before society says such a thing became common. Does no one wonder why every man in this movie is evil? This was an agenda film and people have figured this out. When we talk about bad messages being pumped into our community, this movie was leading the pack.

[@jaylatheunicorn9573]

I am so happy y'all are watching thissss!!!!!!! I've read the book for fun at 15 and watched the movie thousands of timesss🤣🤣🤣🤣 it's a classic fr!!!

[@torontomame]

This is one of those times where a film adaptation did the book justice. I still think the book is better, just because there's more to the story in it. But the film is so amazing.

[@tlcand3]

I have seen this movie so much I know it word for word. I cry every time!

[@JahnayaP]

This movie is a masterpiece. Awww don't cry Jaby. Your tears almost made me cry.

[@maryelizabethtucker-gonzal1340]

I've lost count of how many times that I've seen this movie, and I still cry every time. It was great to watch it with you guys. It is so emotional. The cast did such a phenomenal job. I cried along with you. ❤

[@blaq2handle]

You should watch “Eve’s Bayou” which stars a young Jurnee Smolette and Megan Good.

[@amariwragg6765]

One of my favorite movies I’m tellin you!!!

[@taneshah.1260]

YES!!! 1000 times, yes!!!

[@RyanFranklinWilliams]

Underrated ROBBED classic right there!!

[@benjaminchisolmjr7863]

Now that was a great movie.

[@christopherclark4006]

Here are some good movies to watch: 1. Set it off 1996 2. Kiss the Girls 1997 3. The Bone Collector 1999 4. Simon Birch 1998 5. A Eye for a Eye 1996 6. When a stranger calls back 1993 7. Lackawanna Blues 2001

[@cflournoy1529]

Oooooohhhhhh, we hated Danny Glover for years after this😡😡😡

[@U-Gozoo]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one 😂😂

[@cflournoy1529]

@@U-Gozoo 😂😂😂

[@embrya26]

My mama won’t watch him in anything to this very day.

[@cflournoy1529]

@@embrya26 😂😂😂

[@litmovement125]

We sure as hell did lol

[@bobbyjustice34]

This is such a classic black movie... most black people will get their Black card revoled if they haven't seen this at least 10 times. It starts to come on a lot around Xmas time. Something about the struggle and hope that pulls people together. I'm so glad you reacted to it🎉❤

[@2SanJunipero]

............I don't know how you watch that movie and NOT cry at all......I saw that movie, for the first time, in 1985...I was 11 years old....I cried then and I still cry when I see the movie today. So many good lines in the movie - and great acting - I can't believe it didn't win an Academy Awards ..............despite having 11 Oscar nominations.

[@ManicMeeks]

I am LOVING the black movie journey you guys are on! I didnt even need to see the whole movie with you and I am literally crying like Jaby. My godness. It's just so good. And think...THIS MOVIE WAS SHUT OUT DURING THE AWARD SEASON!

[@JetAlmightyXCVI]

Y'all are killing it lately with the movies!

[@Mrphinesse]

Sarafina and The Long Walk Home are two great dramas with Whoopi

[@cinemeleon2808]

Yessir

[@alitabattleangel5349]

Yes please

[@kokoariesqueen77]

So happy to see u guys watch my favorite movie! The girl singing in the Choir at the end was actually Shug’s daughter!!! So thats why she was smiling her mom came home

[@kisslena]

Amazing Book and Movie!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was so tired and traumatized at the end. Black Folks Tired. So deeply tired.🥺😭 The triumph of the human spirit prevails.💜 This movie was too deeply complex for the Oscars. They were scared of it. Spielberg did a phenomenal job. I truly respect him for making this film. The master performances of cast and crew.

[@Melly3112-ox3ey]

Unfortunately, it was ahead of its time. Nobody was equipped to handle so much truth.

[@user-yf3oz3rn5b]

Pretty sure the lead in the church choir was Shug's daughter.

[@kiandraplummer2095]

I think it was the sister, but I could be wrong

[@texasgrey1]

Omg, that is a piece I never put together. Shug did say her parents raised her children.

[@TheKittsPajamas]

I’ve always thought that as well. Also, don’t forget that also means she’s Mister’s daughter too.

[@ludy41]

She is Shugs daughter raised by Shugs parents...the Pastor of the church and wife.​@kiandraplummer2095

[@ludy41]

​@@TheKittsPajamasNo not Misters child.

[@JeraldMason]

If you want to watch Richard T Jones in a different light than Why Did I Get Married, watch The Wood.

[@THEREALSOURCE]

The Wood is a good one.

[@Hinokami777]

Yes! And then after The Wood I’d say Love and Basketball is a good one too!

[@t.kuykendall517]

Please don't go down a Tyler Perry rabbit hole. He has a couple of stand outs, but most of his films are not that great. You def should watch why did I get married too. But there are way too many other Black filmakers to explore. Old and new. Lighthearted movies as well as some deep ones. Thanks.

[@dunbardunelm3924]

Great advice. He’s been able to get away with so much trash 😂😂🤮🤮😫.

[@missmisher]

Watch Tyler Perry movies only if it’s a rotten tomatoes, Double Toasted, bad movie review. They will make you laugh from how ridiculous they are though.

[@reginaallen960]

Hands down one of my favorite movies. It never gets old. It took me decades to be okay with Danny Glover. As soon as I see him it gives me flashbacks to Mister. Glad you guys finally watched this movie.

[@jubilantsleep]

I love Celie and Sophia’s relationship. Total opposite personalities but always there for each other when they need to be. Thanks for reacting to this classic, guys! ❤

[@blckoutday]

Man i’ve never seen this movie before and had never planned to, but I decided to click on this and check and see what it was about. I am not a crier by any means, but the ending of this movie had me crying along with you. What a powerful and emotional story. I’m definitely going to rewatch this on my own to see everything. Wow.

[@keesh4099]

Why yall got me crying this hard on Saturday😢. No matter how many times I watch this it still hits me like im watching it for the first time..I love yall for exploring more black movies.

[@dishingwithdez]

The book is even BETTER. Alice Walker’s pen is unmatched.

[@benjaminchisolmjr7863]

And this is where trump wants to take this country back too.

[@Etherealdjinn]

I grew up with this movie and saw this for the first time when I was like in 5th or 6th grade along with many greats like this that will carry you over for the rest of your life. So when I see people watching it now, I know this movie will never be forgettable. I don't hate the remakes, but the original always will have the soul touching spark that will never leave you.

[@zinarhone7642]

I've seen this movie a couple of dozen times but just watching the clips with you guys makes me cry.