Watching The Color Purple (1985) FOR THE FIRST TIME!! || Movie Reaction!!

[@nickflix8657]

Hey everyone, unfortunately the first version got blocked, so had to make a pretty big watermark to get it passed copyright. Apologies for how bad it is but it was the only one that made it passed copyright. See you later today for Space Jam as well!!

[@morganghostbusters-egonfan]

Can’t wait for Space Jam. I love that movie!

[@Sheraytv]

@@morganghostbusters-egonfanme too

[@DanGamingFan2406]

As long as I can see the screen, it's fine.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

It happens, love ya for the reupload.

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

I Sorry it got blocked but I can’t wait for space jam

[@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.

[@jakendriajenkins3902]

Now dan you could’ve wrote something different from your commemt on reel video 😂😭❤

[@Loveisall23]

The movie that actually won for Best Picture Oscar was filmed in Africa, not one poc in it. It's was the biggest snub in Oscar history with 11 nominations. People were outraged. It was the epitome of 'Oscar's So YT' before social media. I consider it Thee winner, no other movie compared to this one.

[@Kenny-bu4uv]

I want y’all to know that the NAACP pretty much made sure the movie didn’t win because they thought it made black men “look” bad . We all know the Oscars is biased/ racist , so it made it even easier for them to ignore this film , not that they wanted them to win away. Basically black people made it even more difficult for them to win anything .

[@jakendriajenkins3902]

@@Kenny-bu4uvbasically they didn’t like seeing the truth gotchu 😂

[@Kenny-bu4uv]

@@jakendriajenkins3902 you’ve summed it up beautifully my friend . 👍🏽💯 and the gag is , they still looked bad prior to and after this movie so , and I’m a fully black male saying this 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ShadMadRad]

The reason they showed more of him.. was because of the "curse" she put on him.. she said "until you do right by me, everything you think of is going to fail" .. so they showed his life crumbling.... that made him "doing the right thing " at the end meaningful

[@TerryMoore-z9p]

In all my years I've never seen anyone ever criticize the younger actress acting except you she was absolutely phenomenal

[@lunarose698]

The ending never fails to make me smile. Reuniting Celi with her sister and reuniting with her kids was the only good thing Danny Glover's character ever did for her.

[@davidf5097]

Spielberg felt the most intense scenes, like the girls being pulled apart, were too traumatizing for the actors to do extensive rehearsals and multiple takes so many were done in a single take. He also encouraged the actors to improvise. For example Oprah Winfrey's moving speech to Celie at the supper table (which you didn't excerpt) was a complete single-take improvisation. He just said, "Keep talking." I like when you take on more challenging material like this. Good job.

[@babiijean11]

I thought this myself during Sofia's scene. Oprah really did lived this kind of life enduring sexual and physical abuse form the men in her family. Great casting!!

[@jessicacooper5622]

The book goes into way more detail about her life after she leaves Albert. Great movie but the book is way better!!

[@CLDJ227]

This one of the most memorable and quoted films among the African-American community. If you recite any line from this film to a black person they will more than most likely know what your referencing 😎.

[@celladora31]

"it's gonna rain on yo head." is my favorite.

[@babiijean11]

You're so sweet!! 🥹 I LOVE your reactions. Ik it's a little hard to understand Shug's story. Back then, free/powerful/unwed women were looked down upon. Shug was an "entertainer" (to put it lightly) so she lost the approval of her father "The preacher" and he never spoke to her again out of embarrassment. She was so proud to tell him that she married, but he ignored her. Finally, they had a breakthrough once Shug surrendered in church.

[@Kenny-bu4uv]

They BOTH had to surrender, Shug had to realize he only wants what’s best for her , she had to find a balance of leading her own life , but still loving God and her family . He had to realize everything isn’t so black and white and we are all HUMAN before anything.

[@babiijean11]

@@Kenny-bu4uv The thing is, he wouldn't have realized it if she didn't earn it. SHE had to change her lifestyle to be accepted. Notice "entertainer" is in parenthesis. She was a Lady of the Night.

[@Kenny-bu4uv]

@@babiijean11 Doesn’t matter what she was , we all are human and in that time period I’m sure he wasn’t “Squeaky” clean either , like I said , it was a learning experience for them both .

[@babiijean11]

@@Kenny-bu4uv You do know we're talking about fictional characters, right? Im also sure you didn't read the book lol.

[@Kenny-bu4uv]

@@babiijean11 I have the book right in front of me , the movie doesn’t do EVERYTHING that the book does . I’m not slow sweetie lol clearly this is made up but very real , what’s ya point ? lol y’all love tryna school people on the most basic shit .

[@ShaneJack-sp2gc]

The baby sounds were actually steven spielbergs recordings of his son when he was born.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

She went back in to see the fight because it was the first scene they shot, in the first movie she ever did, that reaction was genuine lol

[@davidbarnes1113]

It’s such a shame how dirty the Oscars did this movie. I think racism played a part for sure. I was 21 years old and working in a movie theater when it was released in 1985, and nearly every showing would be sold out. I must have seen it countless times. It’s heartbreaking at times, but also funny at times.

[@leah-marie5031]

Racism? Not sure about that. It's definitely not one of Spielberg's best movies

[@babiijean11]

@@leah-marie5031 Racism definitely played a part as to why this movie didn't win. EVERYONE has this same conclusion.

[@leah-marie5031]

@@babiijean11 the fact it was even nominated for 11 academy awards, which included best picture, shows that it wasn't because of racism

[@babiijean11]

@@leah-marie5031 "Nominated". The box office and the viewers nominate the movies. The award owners choose the recipients. The fact that it was nominated that many times in several venues, but no wins shows that it was because of racism. Note, this was the ONLY all black casted movie that year and they earned the MOST nominations.

[@Kenny-bu4uv]

Yes its racist ,but it was easier for the award show to be racist against this movie, since a few fragile men from the NAACP (and Spike Lee) thought the movie made black men “look” bad so they protested the hell out of it . I guess the Oscars said “Shit, if blacks don’t even want the movie to win, we can EXTRA ignore it now .” Smh

[@MomsAgainstCatboys]

I remember watching this movie when I was a kid. The scene when the sisters were seperate made my cry so hard my parents had to stop the VHS. This movie alongside the Brave Little Toaster gave me so much existential dread at that age, but it wised me up a lot faster too. I need to re-read the book again. Alice Walker is such a gifted writer.

[@intodaysepisode...]

The fact that this AMAZING movie won 0 Oscars is NUTS!!

[@Oddworld2024]

No I think you got it. Your emotions were appropriate. Understanding the time period helps understand the strangeness of people then. I do agree with the Shug focus. But still love how this film really sums up the worst of a time history. Not that everyone was like this. But ya. That sister bond was just beautiful.

[@IK_4]

And a lot is still the same. Especially regarding the abuse of black women.

[@6intheFix]

Really one of the most beautiful movies and you are the sweetest watcher.

[@weahhh63]

The lead in the choir I think is supposed to represent one of shug's children. She had a few supposedly all by Albert, but her parents raised them and disowned her since she wasn't married, being with a married man, and wouldn't repent. I think it's funny though watching this movie now, and realizing that the music is really similar to the music in Jurassic park..I know that Stephen Spielberg did both movies, but still kinda waiting on a dinosaur to show up.

[@Make_it_Make_Scents]

I wondered if she was Shug’s sister or child 🙂 I need to read the book

[@celladora31]

I dont mind watching again with ya! Thanks for your work.

[@basicallymid]

This movie breaks me every SINGLE time. It's so good

[@KERRYPIKE]

This is a great movie, and the actors did a great job in this movie.

[@StaticBlaster]

I just saw this movie for the first time yesterday (I'm having a Spielberg binge) and it's definitely one of Spielberg's best films. It definitely pulled at my heart strings.

[@fandomoverload2]

It was a very long book. Sista and Shug were actually a couple but they couldn't put that either

[@Make_it_Make_Scents]

Steven Spielberg said the ‘separation’ scene was done in 1 take 10:00

[@meganweinand9912]

The movie is great but if you’re wanting more detail about Celie’s story you should definitely read the book, it’s got way more detail and definitely had me sobbing the whole way through

[@therealjusaf]

@28:08 Social death in the afterlife of slavery. Still in effect today.

[@therealjusaf]

Black Americans are denigrated, dishonored, and slain everyday. Business per usual. But the moment we show any semblance of dignity, any/everybody is liable to go Agent Smith and try to put us back in what THEY believe is "our place"-either a cell or a coffin. It truly is crazy.

[@zenasmith7563]

Oh no not again nick😅, well its good to see you again😊

[@Nebuladust1018]

powerful movie me and my mom use to watch it together before she passed

[@camilastan1205]

I’ve only seen it once but this is a great, heartfelt film

[@pmaximus5659]

I really appreciate your reaction to this.. I cried too

[@SugahShy]

I just noticed, after decades, that the score of The Color Purple kind of sounds like the score from Jurassic Park.

[@storiking650]

My absolute FAVORITE movie of all time¡!¡

[@missmisher]

Mine too

[@storiking650]

@quickmealswithtee Yes ma'am, ain't nothing no1 could ever "remake" or "reimagine" that'll EVER be better than this masterpiece!!! 🙏🏽God bless & Happy New Year Queen🙏🏽!!!

[@justchillin8390]

Like I am really happy that they finally got reunited forever, but it still hurts to remember what she went though😢😢😢. Also i have a movie suggestions: Girl, Interrupted. And Summer of 85.

[@eys1996]

You’re spot on, when it comes to this movie. Your opinion is a highlight of post slavery. Something that wasn’t that long ago. Sophia & the 2 sisters hit real hard for me. The idea, of supposedly being free, yet you (Millie, police officers & white men) join in with what u did to Sophia. Speaks highly to “The System”. Why should Sophia have to work for this woman……🧐? Simply because she asked…..? Bullshit! Both black men & woman were “R” by white men for 100s of yrs. In this movie it’s the late 1900s. Again, candidly, showing Post Slavery. So now what🤔? The Men are dishing out, (perpetuating)what was done to them, onto, his own children & women around them. At least the women around them, that would except that shit. It’s quite disturbing, if u ask me. Yet something that folks need to see.

[@GunnarBarker]

It’s good to see that you’re doing good Nick. If you don’t mind me asking; how was the wedding?

[@nickflix8657]

It was great, thanks for asking!! My Mom was really happy so that made me really happy as well!!

[@GunnarBarker]

That’s good to hear man.

[@morganghostbusters-egonfan]

@@nickflix8657Awwwwwww

[@Anier5882]

Harpo is Oprah backwards

[@StaticBlaster]

Yep

[@Make_it_Make_Scents]

@@StaticBlaster🤯 geez after all these years! And it’s so blatant 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@khalidcabrero6204]

"That is so rude"....Oh boy, you really don't know what you're in for.

[@coltonmartin5057]

You haven't watched it yet but i already want to hug you! Yoi shouldn't watch this movie alone for the first time

[@teganrafferty2624]

I would love you to react to Pihu. This movie will take anxiety to a whole new level! And there isn't any reactions to it for some reason...

[@truthseeker9249]

TISH TOSH. You appreciate this movie way more than most non-black people. And I love how you're a KZbinr who is emotional and not afraid to cry on camera.

[@cocoknut5004]

This man picked up on exactly zero 0 context clues and social cues. 😂

[@pedrokian]

@nickflix8657 Remember how you loved the song in the desert sung by the Midian high priest. That was Danny Glover's character as well 😃

[@deesiobhan]

"Possessing The Secret of Joy" is the sequel

[@memyselfandi7782]

I just watched this one this afternoon!

[@candeejordan5250]

How why would he think celie could just pick up and go to africa it was 1935 he really has no idea how past history worke for black people. 😮 Totally missed the meaning of the movie.

[@reneeboyd80]

Right, not to mention how expensive it would've been to travel especially to another country. So much he didn't understand. Like when he said Sofia wasn't a slave. The laws pretty much still made them slaves. I can't believe he didn't pick up on the Pastor being Shug's father.

[@itypethetruthnobshere8975]

I laughed all throughout this movie. So much comedy lol

[@memyselfandi7782]

It was nice, sad but nice. I can see why it’s some people’s favorite, it’s not mine, but it is notable at least

[@graciemack2002]

This reaction must have gotten blocked recently, 'cause I didn't see it disappear before now. Either way, I really like this reaction and this movie; I personally give it an 8.5 out of 10 like you, Nick. I'm really excited to see your Space Jam reaction and other unreleased vids!!

[@nathancruz9172]

This is a good movie.

[@rainboeglo]

What you wanted to see is the second book. This was book one. Book 2 shows her and children and their lives in USA.

[@morganghostbusters-egonfan]

Hi,Nick!

[@BigGator5]

"I think it pisses God off when you walk by the color purple in a field and don't notice it." I can't wait for the remake's upcoming take of turning a story of child and spousal abuse into... (check notes) ...a musical. 🤷‍♂️ Fun Fact: Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg's first feature film. What Script Fact: At the dinner scene, Oprah Winfrey ad-libbed all her lines when she was talking to Whoopi Goldberg. After the scene, Goldberg walked over to Winfrey, gave her a hug, and told her that she has now become an actress. Emotion Over Experience Fact: Before production, Steven Spielberg felt very insecure about being director of the film. Spielberg felt that his knowledge of the deep South was inadequate and that the film should've been directed by someone who could've at least related to the struggles faced by many blacks living in the old south. Producer Quincy Jones then convinced Spielberg to take the role as director of the film, because of the excellent emotional E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) direction out of the alien character.

[@theawesomepikachu5873]

I’ve recently founded out now before this was uploaded that this video got blocked

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

who let him near this!!??? hope you are recovered! x

[@KurtAnderson812]

Wonderful film. Great actors and cinematography. The only thing I never really understood was the adult children of Ceilie didn’t speak English. They were already speaking English when they left for Africa and were raised by missionary parents, who spoke English and were trying to teach the children in the village English and the Bible. Just weird choice by the director to have them not speaking English in the end.

[@mothermayhem3255]

Speaking their native language. How do I put this? They weren't totally westernized. You know, forced to speak English, wear clothes that weren't part of their heritage. Most Indigenous people around the world lost who they were. Forced to live the White Man way.

[@KurtAnderson812]

@@mothermayhem3255 I’m not saying that they were westernizing anyone, I am talking about American children who spoke English as their first language at least for the first 7-8 years of their lives. They would definitely still have English language skills

[@missmisher]

I wondered the same thing. They were American born and raised by their English speaking American parents and aunt, so English still should have been their first language. I understand that they might have had accent having lived in another continent for most of their lives, so I didn’t understand Nettie needing to translate to and for them in the end either. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@RomansAlterEgo]

I love your reactions

[@joannahoenshell5165]

Guess you have to read the book to understand the structure of the movie...🤷‍♀️

[@IK_4]

No, you don't.

[@josenava8896]

Don't Forget Star Wars Episode 1, 2, 3.

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Wow

[@leahrichardson3570]

That's another story

[@alexaforgionedisneygirl13423]

movies that nick needs to react to -high school musical -rio gnomeo and juillet

[@freddytw206]

Wonderful film.

[@_.nascarfan95._]

W video

[@shimmerandshine487]

Watch top cat the movie next 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Myka-l9c]

Hi nick how are u?um....hope u enjoy this but me it's hard to watch but it reminds me pass bullied and being hurt by other humans but im doing a lot better it was a beautiful reaction ❤️💕🌸🤍🌈✨️🌈

[@janiemarshall7928]

🖤🖤🖤

[@sdtlawton]

Use your imagination. They reconnected…. Do you really need a movie to give you a play by play especially after knowing how close they were in the beginning? It is likely they shared food together….🙄

[@Tez.92]

💜✨

[@jaelynn7575]

It's a classic, not a cult classic.

[@luisalbertocalla6649]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnnyedwards9419]

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