True story: I had "When Doves Cry" stuck in my head for four days after watching this.This might get me some hate but Purple Rain is not a great movie, Oscars notwithstanding. It is a great music video though. And now the only chance for most of us to ever see Prince in concert.
Minneapolis club singer The Kid (Prince) is trying to break into the big leagues while dealing with an abusive family life, divisions within his band, and the machinations of rival singer Morris (Morris Day). A beautiful stranger (Apollonia) comes to town with dreams of becoming a star but is she just another distraction for The Kid?
The weirdest thing about this movie is the fact that Prince is from Minnesota. It's like finding an orchid growing in a hockey rink. Keeping it set in downtown Minneapolis is one thing but there are stretches of bucolic highways and tranquil lakes while the cast remains in leather and velvet club gear. The juxtaposition kept taking me out of the experience somewhat.
Like I said, you shouldn't really go into this for the plot, the costumes, or the scenery. (Well, maybe the costumes.) You should be watching this for Prince, for a chance to see a legend perform, and it should go without saying that this is one of the best soundtracks an 80's movie ever produced.
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