THE COLOR PURPLE (1985) MOVIE REACTION!! FIRST TIME WATCHING! Steven Spielberg | Oprah Winfrey

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[@GeneGeterTV]

Wow. Kudos.

[@TerrellAmari]

The musical is closer to the Book than the movie is!

[@mimic1984]

I'm definitely intrigued, but im slightly worried how well a new retelling of a story like this will be recieved nowadays.

[@eddietucker7005]

I am so loyal to the 1985 version, I’m afraid anything they do will be a disappointment. Although I do hear the girl playing Nettie is outstanding!

[@jtlynn1928]

Love you brother❤ You are not scared to show your emotions and I RESPECT THAT!! We are human, and if you have a heart, certain things just hit you differently!

[@DanGamingFan2406]

This movie was nominated for 13 Oscars. It won ZERO. Such a crime. It's one of the greatest movies ever made. It brings out ALL the emotions.

[@georginawest3927]

I still remember how stunned I was. I'd read the book and seen the film - just a shocking failure by the Academy for sure.

[@tig77ga77]

What @danganingfan2846 said!!!

[@amy_yoshikawa]

This movie is MUCH superior than Academy. They don't deserve it.

[@smiffy68]

Have to disagree, it's a good movie but definitely not a great one in any way. Every category it lost, it lost to a better movie or performance.

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Great movie

[@indestarbright9646]

How did she know (Shugg stopping Celie)? The kids walked by her and let Shugg know that Celie was "fixin' to shave Mister", and Shugg was aware of all of the emotional changes and increased strength that Celie has experienced since finding and reading her sisters letters.

[@Aishakenya824]

When people name off the top Steven Spielberg films, The Color Purple is always forgotten! The performances are phenomenal, the story is heartbreaking, yet beautiful, and the cinematography is captivating! I’m so happy you finally got to experience this iconic film, and I look forward to the musical.

[@michellelaguerre8760]

Yes they forget it but I also remember,that the NAACP gave him a hard time for producing this move,so maybe the Academy may not have wanted kind of publicity. just a thought

[@jenniferbaumgarden9293]

Fun fact, the cast had been out partying the night before the big dinner scene in the movie. So they were all VERY hung over, but gave these heart-stopping performances. If you look, all of them have bloodshot eyes. LOL

[@braxtonthartabrig]

The fact that you are reacting to this movie, which might not have much views because it isn’t as mainstream as some other things that we watch…much respect bro

[@Bigshadow_tiny-tree]

I’ve quoted this movie so many times in my life. It’s just a good movie saw it as a kid and it was powerful

[@EE-bg1de]

"You told Harpo to beat me."

[@deehines5750]

Oop, time to go 😂

[@rayloc420]

"you sho is ugly."

[@NuthinGoodEverHappensAt4AM]

Same

[@lovablecharacter8167]

"Better not never tell nobody but God"

[@mcfmcf4038]

so many emotional scenes, but all these years later, I still have to skip over the scene where sophia is taken home for christmas for like 5 mins, and then she had to leave again. i don't know why that specific act of cruelty hit me harder than the rest...

[@BibiTheLinkBuilder]

omg that scene rips the heart right out of you

[@harmony3279]

I agree.

[@stickwnik]

Same. It's the hardest for me to watch. Especially now that I'm a mom.

[@aliciathomas678]

Sophia seems break my heart

[@mimic1984]

Greg crying ALWAYS makes me cry! 😢 this movie is such a powerful and emotional experience.

[@williamthompson4655]

One of my favorite scenes was the ending when Shug looks over the field at him, knowing he finally did the right thing😢

[@m.samuel9906]

I'm going to go back and look for this moment. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@Centure120]

My family made us watch this masterpiece so many times! Its a classic

[@TheCrystella26]

I've had to watch in grade school a couple of times

[@olivierhamelin2832]

I absolutely love the variety of film reactions that have been ongoing and this one is such a good one, so difficult to watch yet such beautiful moments happen that are so touching and heartwarming.

[@mellowscorpio]

QUINCY JONES went so hard on the score/soundtrack! your reaction to miss celie's blues was so pure and sweet. I cry every time too.. I love Shug, who she is for Celie. Celie goes on a JOURNEY throughout this and it is so painful and then rewarding to see where she ends up, surrounded by the color purple with her sister and her children in her home. It's beautiful.

[@christophermorris6152]

I've never made it through this movie without crying, hell I couldn't even make it through this video 😢😢😢

[@tuffaznailz13]

I’ve watched this film so many times over the years, and it makes me cry every single time. It’s so great. And my aunt still hates Danny Glover because of this role. Everyone was amazing. I’m glad you finally watched it. I also cried watching this reaction.

[@25tjack25]

I LOVE this movie and know every word! I enjoyed watching your reactions for the 1st time. I cry every time I watch, but NEVER on the scene when Shug Avery sings to Ms Celie at the Juke Joint. You gave me a whole new perspective on the emotions within that scene! Man... thanks for this video!

[@rebeccawhite2155]

This story makes me weep every single time. I knew it would make my heart hurt so I avoided it for years, I finally watched it when I was deciding if I wanted to see the musical on Broadway when I went to NYC in 2016. Beautiful. This story translates very well to the musical format and has songs that tear me up just as easily as this movie.

[@the_petty_crocker]

If you don't ugly cry EVERY TIME YOU WATCH THIS, you're probably Art the Clown. Great reaction, Greg, and your curls are looking glorious af today!

[@erikaburns3551]

The soundtrack is amazing. "God is tryin to tell u something" & "Sista" sends chills down my spine.

[@WeezyJeffersonYo]

You're the first person I've seen cry at the scene where Sug is singing Sister to Celie. 😢❤

[@sathvamp1]

Gotta love diversity of crying reactions! :D I myself have had some atypical crying moments, mostly on the side of "positive tears" especially (not that I know what Greg was exactly thinking during that scene though). I actually read a paper outlining 4 types of "positive" tears- triggered by beauty, affection, amusement or achievement. I've gotten "achievement tears" during Avatar especially when Jake catches his Ikran for example :D

[@josephwilliams9209]

That ending gets me EVERY time. My eyes are never dry. 😭

[@livthedans]

I grew up with an older cousin who has us watch this movie every weekend. It was painful and yet a story I knew I needed to know as a poc. I now also see the PTSS (post traumatic slave syndrome) laced throughout. Thank you Greg for inviting us to see you go on the journey that is this movie.

[@petalstt45]

My grandmother's name was also Nettie and she grew up in the south around this time. She told stories about farm life and having to leave school prior to high-school to help raise her siblings. So this movie holds a special place with me. Great review/reaction.

[@juliant]

For watching this... You have found a place in my heart forever.

[@arisnyeusi9435]

I ball my eyes out on the end every single time. I have seen this movie more than 50 times. Its one of my favorites. The book is awesome too.

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

So glad that you had the chance to watch this. I've met Danny Glover several times and he's an absolute pleasure.

[@Miglohara]

A completely different kind of Spielberg film compared to all that he did before, and one of his strongest at the same time.

[@kc-lp6wg]

I'm crying, watching you cry, watching this movie. It is truly one of the most impactful films ever created.

[@Thepastor272]

Mannnn I was to my girl was looking at me like what wrong 😂😂😂😂

[@lucyladora23]

I’m white, but so much of this movie resonates with me and story I’ve heard about my great grandmother. Women have really been through it. Can’t wait to see this!

[@beesnort3163]

The very fact that this didn’t win every award cements the fact that race is a factor! One of the greatest travesties in cinema! One of the greatest movies of all time.

[@darlene9084]

I always cry watching this wonderful movie, but I didn't lose it until I saw you get emotional. Especially at the end. Thank you for your review.

[@sypie7881]

I can’t begin to explain the joy I felt when I saw you reacted to this movie. Such an amazingly emotional piece!!

[@aaryck5601]

I was 11 years when I first saw this movie back in the 80s. My mom had rented it and I was home one day and watched it all my own. I balled throughout so many parts of the movie. It was the first movie that ever moved me in that way. It will ALWAYS be my favorite movie of all time. Always. Glad to see that after all these years it still moves younger audiences.

[@lisamccoy6514]

This movie should make you cry. It's wonderful and terrible. Touching and heartbreaking. I loved watching Greg reacting touched my heart. Now hand me a damn tissue. 😢 thanks Greg! 💖✌️🎬🎬🎬🟪🟣🟪🟣

[@Intimateflow]

After all these years and this movie still makes me cry, every time you cried I was sitting here saying, "I know bro, I know" lol Awesome reaction!!! ♥♥♥

[@ManicMeeksGaming]

I can't really watch this movie all the way through anymore. My goodness....the ugly cries that get cried. It's literally a masterpiece.

[@carladavis1473]

This movie put both Oprah and Whoopi on the map and people use to think about Danny Glover's acting they way people feels about Denzel's now. Just so you know, when this came out, the lines to the theaters were wrapped around the building. It was epic. The movie was usually long at the time so there was an intermission for the audience to take a break and great snacks while they changed the reels. It really unique and added to the experience of it all.

[@dishingwithdez]

I’ve seen this movie a dozen times. I weep every time

[@ezelldaniels6064]

I love the way you wear your emotions on your sleeve bro. You absolutely have no shame to cry and I love that about you brother. ✊🏻 This movie still chokes me up after watching a thousand times from childhood to adulthood man. This movie is phenomenal and I knew you would love it!! ❤ It's such a classic 👏🏻👏🏻

[@SunflowerVibe329]

I love you for your ability to be transparent and so raw in reviewing this film. You've got a new subscriber❤🎉

[@janesdough3374]

OMG. You’re natural reaction was so beautiful to me. I cried at you crying during the parts I cry during. Thanks for this. 🙏

[@jaikens2958]

I've watched and enjoyed many of your videos. Today I became a new subscriber. Not many channels have reacted to this movie. I hope you do more of Whoopi's 80's movies. She had a couple of pretty decent comedies like "BURGLAR" & "JUMPING JACK FLASH".

[@divinelangene6813]

Even ghost

[@shekiamerriweather5087]

The Color Purple is a moving and beautiful movie! Every time I watch I big cry, can't help it ❤

[@naturallymemarie9650]

They are making a new adaptation of this movie. Halle Bailey is playing young Nettie and Fantasia is playing older Celie. Taraji P Henson is playing Shug Avery. Oprah is producing it. It looks like the remake is going to be good.

[@AmberOrr-vd5mf]

MAAAN, Why did I do this to myself? I have seen TCP many times before. Now, I'm ugly crying with you!

[@jasondavis2995]

12:50 ..... the movie only glossed over it. But in the book they had a bit more of a romance. 20:45 they still act like that It takes place within the first decades of the 1900s. So back when America was "great"....... apparently😒

[@Kodisage]

I definitely was way too young the first time I saw this movie but watching it as an adult it’s so powerful. I’m in the minority that I’m not excited for the remake because this one is just so perfect.

[@m.samuel9906]

The remake is nice but it only makes you want to watch the first one again.

[@chynne33]

I love how Cellie and Shug start out as sort of rivals but end up as close friends.

[@heeramagenta4166]

I discovered thé movie when I was 15, the music is still with me today. That ending scene ❤. Can't believe it won no oscar! What a shame!

[@liammcfarlane13]

Greg, you're forbidden from watching movies alone from here on out, there always needs to be someone there to give you a hug 😭

[@erikaleighhh]

i love your reactions so much. i was sobbing right along with you 🤣❤️ Celie is such a lovable character we all want to protect. so the loving, tender moments she does get to experience makes me cry too.

[@StacyLym]

I’m so excited to watch this reaction. Outstanding movie and performances. An emotional rollercoaster of emotions.

[@BassMonsterTiff]

Love this movie. Know it well. Watched a lot of first time reactions to relive my own. This is my first time i’ve seen anybody cry at the “sistah” song. Even myself. But seeing you made me a lil verklempt 🥹

[@montaija222]

The part where Donald ripped them apart was real and the "WHY!?" was improvised. The actresses were told not to let go of their sister and Donald said the hardest part for him was having to get into this character and beat their hands away from eachother.

[@ladyzinada5341]

😮😢 Your raw emotion is beautiful. I love a guy with a SOUL. You have that 😊 your tears moving.

[@jackieknoll9818]

One of my faves. bought it a few years back and showed my grown kids. and they loved it.

[@Pamela-Captain-Peeps]

I bawl every time I watch this amazing movie. No Oscars, so messed up!! Thank you for your thoughts. 😊

[@ninabina616]

Fun Fact: In the dining room scene, the giggling little girl with the red bow in her hair is Whoopi's actually daughter. She's also in Sister Act 2

[@mintybadger6905]

I think I’ve seen this movie 100 times and I notice something new each time I watch.

[@Bertoboy41]

Someone probably already mentioned it but nic, the musical of this masterpiece on celluloid opened on Broadway years ago. I'm sure Wikipedia has the dates.

[@porzham3953]

Love this movie. Every time you cry I cry 😢

[@KittieKorner85]

Greg over here making my butt cry more than the movie did!

[@TheCrystella26]

This movie is a classic! ❤ I watched your reaction while at work, and teared up at a few moments, prolly should have waited till I got home. This movie should have won some academy awards, but didn't, such a shame. This movie is so quotable, surprised you haven't heard a few of them. The cast is all star. Whoopi, Danny Glover, and Oprah. She showed some acting skills in this.

[@jc22358]

Awards or not, this movie is still moving after 38 (!) years and often rebroadcast. I can't recall the last time 'Out of Africa' was rebroadcast.

[@babiijean11]

"And now she's on the View always getting in trouble!" 🤣🤣🤣I screamed!!

[@CourtneyGlasper]

So glad you reviewed this!!!!

[@rieyenviyells7822]

I love how vulnerable you become with some of these film reactions at times. It's okay for a man to cry. ❤ xoxo ✌️😊

[@sathvamp1]

I agree, that is SO important with reactors- in fact, the REASON I discovered that "movie reactors" were even "a thing" is because of the following: I saw "Interstellar" on my own for the first time, ended up with tears dripping off my nose at least twice (and I am NOT typically an emotional while watching movies!)...then wondered "WHAT did that movie DO to me?? Does it do that to anyone ELSE or is it just me??" Hence why I started looking up "interstellar reactions" ... and needless to say, soon discovered, NOPE, it wasn't "just me" :P

[@danaterry2247]

Every time you cry, I cry and I've seen this movie a million times 😭😭

[@misshell]

Oh geez, I'm on vacation, so I gotta watch this when I return home since I know I'll be bawling my eyes out also.

[@EddieDexterStewart]

When Ceile raised her hand and spoke, it was a curse, and Mister knew it.

[@elliebelliewatermellie155]

It took me like a dozen times to watch this movie and not sob uncontrollably lol But even now I cried with you during the end This is one of my favorites, always.

[@beautythrucolor2279]

Your reactions were so genuine, first time watcher.

[@roger1296]

You have to recognize that Albert was a product of his father’s abuse…a circle of abuse, that was passed on to his family and to Celie. In the end, you feel a little sorry for him…that there was actually a lot of humanity and compassion inside him, if not for his father, Albert could’ve been a good father and husband.

[@luvzzzz246]

Someone get Greg some tissues to keep nearby! Got damn it! Lmaoooo I love this movie even though I cry a good 5 times each time I see it Dammit Greg! Got me in here ugly crying on a Friday

[@BeliiSpii]

I’ve watched this movie so many times and I cry ever time. For gods sakes, even this reaction made me cry.

[@therealjusaf]

Be sure to read the book, too. Alice Walker is a genius.

[@sabrinaestrada3590]

One of my favorite movies of all time! So well done. Gets me every time!

[@h.knuffke6773]

Watching you cry made me 😭😭😭!

[@victoriaswift3633]

Thank you for your reaction and your video today. It made my day as I forgot good films existed. I’m going to watch this again tonight

[@greghaus]

It's easily my favorite Spielberg film. I saw it in the theater when I was a kid and it made me fall in love with the art of filmmaking. Watching your reaction brought me back to my first viewing experience (I probably cried at least 4 times). "The Color Purple" deserved to win every Oscar it was nominated for but won none. Even thought it got 11 nominations, it was overlooked in the Director & Editing categories. When you look at the other films in the running for 1985, this is just ridiculous. "Out Of Africa" won Best Picture and Geraldine Paige won Best Actress instead of Whoopi Goldberg, which is absolutely ridiculous. While I do somewhat agree with your Hollywood gloss criticism through the lens of 2023, I still feel this movie is a timeless classic. The tension built with editing & score during the shaving scene should be studied in film schools.

[@jofoster1596]

Dang, seen that ending about 50 times and every time I am sobbing 😅

[@maggiemckenzie7023]

I really loved watching your expression to this movie. I want to watch it again before I see the remake.

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

One of the greatest films ever made.. nominated multiple times and still didn't win a single Academy Award.

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

I love watching you cry 🥰

[@angelponder292]

yes this is one of my favorite movies of all time and it is just as wonderful as the book they did an excellent job

[@Maverick_367]

I saw the perks of being a wallflower on your list, that is such a great movie

[@anita-24-7]

One of my favorites of all time. Love the superior acting. So happy you enjoyed it.

[@angelponder292]

yes it is so emotional and tells such a wonderful story

[@cancervisionary1509]

The color purple is an incredible movie… and you are so adorable for allowing yourself to be moved. I always cry every single time I watch this movie. People say the Oscar’s! The Oscars!… but sometimes the best don’t always get the awards… and that’s just a life lesson in general. I’ve learned that awards in life don’t always mean you’re the best.. and clearly everyone here understands that this movie just speaks for itself.

[@ppzav]

sucha beautiful reaction...you are a good man!!!! LOVE

[@khalilnelson1288]

Greg is such a passionate human being . A tip of the hat to you kind sir.

[@ranga1cat]

Comedians tend to make the best dramatic actors (Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Jim carrey) they are the embodiment of a bright light casts a dark shadow.

[@tracyleesmith781]

In the end, if u remember, a man had no line but holding the Bible & praised for the family reunion, that man was Corinne's husband & a preacher. 💜🙏🏽

[@ElLoboNegro85]

My favorite movie of all time. Everytime i watch it I cry like I'm just seeing it for the first time i watch it.

[@aliciathomas678]

I watched this film more times then I could count but I can’t bring myself to read the book as I think I’d cry 😩😂

[@judithcure2255]

You’re the best, I love that you don’t hesitate to show your emotions. This is one of my favourite movies, I’m so glad you watched it. The book is really great too ❤

[@princeofdatny]

Your reactions are always so genuine and I love it

[@SeanWarren]

Damn you, now I am crying.

[@SohoCaliforniaVintage]

Such a great reaction😊

[@Refining1]

This movie is a real classic. I watched it many times growing up. The book is a lot more "raw" than the film, trust me. In highschool, we had to have a permission slip to check out the book. But this film was what made many of these actors the stars they are today.