Both the book and the movie are brilliant. Whoopi Goldberg along with the supporting cast is superb. They are all at their finest in this wonderful and well directed movie. You should definately have a box of tissues to hand as you'll be moved to tears even when smiling at the end.

'The Color Purple' is without doubt Steven Spielbergs' most overlooked film. The film tells the story of a young black woman named Celie growing up in Southern America between the two wars. Whoopi Goldberg gives the greatest performance of her career in her debut role as Celie. Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, Rae Dawn Chong and Margaret Avery are all also fantastic in support. The film is based upon Alice Walkers' outstanding novel, although there are a few differences. 10/10

This film is brilliant, very disturbing don't get me wrong .. but it really grips you to the story the acting is fantastic .. and there are points were you need to pause to get some new tissues ... This is a must see movie..