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Purple Rain (1984)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 8/19

8/19: Unusual and gripping to make for a cinema experience, Purple Rain is Prince's magnum opus.

In fact, he doesn't come to mind without thinking of Purple Rain. The sex symbol was 26 when he composed the songs and starred in the movie. It's an amazing accomplishment, and that's why everybody in the music industry of the last twenty-five years is talentless compared to Prince who had a certain something that's hard to explain.

Some of his most famous songs are "When Doves Cry," "Let's Go Crazy," and "I Would Die 4 U." As a result, the soundtrack won the Oscar for Best Original Song Score. To this day, it remains popular, seeing a revival after Prince's untimely death in 2016 at age 57.

Shot on location in Minneapolis, Prince's hometown, which includes First Avenue nightclub where he got his first start in 1981, the semi-autobiographical movie is fantastic. This is Prince at his peak. The choreography and the editing are mind-blowing. Replacing Vanity who left before the commencement of filming, the beautiful Apollonia Kotero is perfect as Prince's girl. They have great chemistry with the best scene at Lake Minnetonka. Meanwhile, Morris Day gives an underrated performance.

All in all, Purple Rain is unique and moving, and Prince was a magnificent talent.

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