The new film adaptation of 'The Color Purple' has been clarified as being based on the Broadway musical, not a remake of the 1985 movie. The adaptation, which offers a new twist with soaring songs despite a lagging story, includes performances by Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson, who have been suggested for Oscar consideration for best supporting actress. Despite the underperformance of 'Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom', 'The Color Purple' has provided a boost to the Christmas box office for Warner Bros., which has released three fresh films to deadlift the 2023 holiday box office. However, the overall absence of a major December hit has impacted the expected revenue for the holiday season. The film's costume designer, Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, and choreographer, Fatima Robinson, have expressed their admiration for the original 1985 film while crafting a unique version for the new musical.
"The Color Purple" costume designer Francine Jamison-Tanchuck and choreographer Fatima Robinson talk about their love for the 1985 film and making the story their own for a new musical version: https://t.co/aeCGY9z9T2 https://t.co/VCoQKIyZ5Z
While credit is due to WB for deadlifting the 2023 holiday box office with three fresh films in theaters, the absence of a major December hit is still taking its toll on what is supposed to be a major revenue driver. https://t.co/s47eQvhs6p
The musical @TheColorPurple takes the beloved film and offers a new twist. The songs soar while the story lags but Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson both deserve Oscar consideration for best supporting actress @CinephilePod šš 1/2 https://t.co/NYFhOkezTF
This clearly bears repeating.. #TheColorPurple is a film adaptation of the Broadway MUSICAL based on the book. It is NOT a remake of the movie from 1985.
With #AquamanAndTheLostKingdom flopping, another Warner Bros. film emerged to give the Christmas box office a much-needed jolt: #TheColorPurple. Read on to learn more: https://t.co/5gaQaZdeaC