As an avid viewer of modern films, I find that I am qualified to dictate whether or not a film gets five stars or not. Due to my I think it's safe to say that "The Color Purple" deserves five stars. "'The Color Purple' is about an African American woman going through many trials in her life, such as rape and husband violence. ", and being separated from those she loves. I think it's safe to say that this story contains far more tragedy than uplift. Because of the balance of the film, I think the happy moments stand out. much more than the tragic moments. These moments are my favorite, those three being the one where Célie spits in M.'s (Albert's) father's water, where Célie defends herself, and where Célie gets her family's house back. first form of rebellion, and one of my favorite scenes, is when she spits in the water of her "husband's" father. Célie has a temperament like a cucumber, she doesn't say much, she doesn't protest at anything, and even her. the movements are less than those of a toad in the mud, ...