this electrify musical have more than a whiff of egotism from it star and the musical genius that be prince . the film be 90 or so minute of pose but in truth it be easy to see why it be such a cult classic . much like other film that centre around the struggle young musician try to be big and this have a hint of drama in it to add a dimension to the musical number . while this film isn not as good a 8 mile a a recent example and this be entertain none the less and the soundtrack be much well . on the dramatic side of thing the story centre around the kid ( prince ) a young artist and regular spot at a club . the owner of the club be frustrate with the kid arrogance and little do the kid know that he could soon be fire and replace by a rival . one the side the kid parent be have trouble and with his dad abuse her violently . during the course of the film the kid learn a few lesson in life and and learn to appreciate his friend more . it all stuff we have see in come of age drama of course and but this be combine a a musical and a very stylised musical . the cast be good . prince be actually quite good on the drama side and when he not strike a pose . he seem human and relatable . clarence williams be very good a the abusive father as well . appollonia kotero make a good debut a prince sexy love interest . the main strength of the movie however be the superb soundtrack . the musical number be well stag and electrify . prince be no doubt a musical maestro and albeit very eccentric . when he be inspire he be great but on the flip side he will often do song that be solely for his own taste and and occasionally his experimentation can miss fire and but that be the same for many musical genius . the soundtrack for this film be excellent though and with only sexshooter be a weak point . the show stop performance of purple rain be the standout though . it be one of my all time favourite song . .