The Color Purple (DVD 2003)

I was roped into watching this so called "womans" film with a friend of mine. I was very sceptical about the film subject and some of the actors and actresses playing the roles. However it was one of the best film experiences I have encountered moving in some places and harrowing in others. Spielberg has delivered an absolute classic which touches the heart and handles the difficult subject matter with care and precision. Whoopi Goldberg gives an outstanding peformance and was well worthy of her oscar nomination and was very unlucky not to win it. Add a very good Danny Glover and a fantastic performance by Oprah Winfrey and you have a great modern day classic. exceptional movie, exceptional acting, exceptional viewing .