i give this film 10 not because it be a superbly consistent movie and but for it pure ability to evoke emotion in it audience . the story of one woman struggle against all odds be an old cliché by now and but very few film have carry it off with so much warmth and sincerity a the color purple . it also show a different side to the african american experience show that after slave be grant freedom many fell into the way of the hated white man and be abusive of their own people . i find this an important point a it go against the portray white on black violence and win an oscar trend . also the acting performance be superb especially oprah who i now have a new found respect for . well worth watch but keep some tissue handy .