This is NOT a movie to be rated or evaluated based on actors performances, cinematography, or other traditional cinematic evaluation criteria. Rather, this is a movie all about the music -- the story line is a mere thread to a musical tie-in. And please forgive, if not forget, an amateurish performance by Apollonia, as she is truly only a sex object in the grand scheme of things here. But look to the absolutely fabulous and energetic performances by Morris Day and The Time, so good and fun as counterpoint to the terrific music of Prince and his band, and of course ultimately the undeniable virtuosity of Prince himself.

For his honor and a tribute just watched again after many years the film "Purple Rain" which I hadn't saw since a kid, and I must say I enjoyed it again it was a great film! To bad that the world has just lost a great talent like "Prince" he's gone to soon. Anyway his 1984 film was a showcase a film that mixed drama, pain, sex, and romance all while showing the wonderful talent in one up and coming musician that being the one and only "Prince". The plot is simple "Prince" is a young man who with his band at the local Minnesota club plays night after night only challenges are everywhere in the form of a rival singer and the purple one's home life is anything but, as his parents are an interracial couple with the alcoholic father beating and abusing mom. Still to help get thru some of the pain, sorrow, and drama "Prince" meets an exotic and sexy lady from New Orleans who brings talent and passion and hot steamy sex scenes were a treat of this film. And the music was some of "Prince's" best songs they carried this film making it a winner as a viewer can see a time when "Prince" had just became a worldwide known star as "Purple Rain" would show.

It was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow who first said "art is long and time is fleeting". Then oh so quickly we heard the drums were beating….. "Prince has died".It was 1984 when Purple Rain was first released. Only 32 years later we hear that Prince is now deceased.So we watch the film Purple Rain in his memory once ...than twice. Regardless how many times we hit replay, we realize it will no longer suffice.For Prince was, and will forever remain larger than life itself. But we grow to understand through Purple Rain that the unselfish Prince gave most of himself.The film outlines his troubled young life, his abusive father, and most importantly his love for music. Purple Rain sings out loudly and beautifully that the young Prince is a true Virtuosic.We relish the life of the 26 year old Prince the singer, songwriter, and stage performer, a free spirit flying oh so high. Because this is what it sounds like when doves cry.Rest In Peace Prince as your star will forever shine oh so gloriously bright10/10

A musician who goes by the name of "The Kid" (Prince) lives in a poor neighborhood of Minneapolis with his dysfunctional parents and makes ends meet by performing at a local nightclub. One night he meets a beautiful singer from New Orleans named "Apollonia" (Apollonia Kotero) who is also trying to make her mark in the music business. Although they begin a romantic relationship it becomes strained due to her ambition, his possessiveness and the lecherous interest in her by the Kid's main musical rival, "Morris" (Morris Day). Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that, despite the rather corny plot and the uneven acting, this movie was still entertaining for the most part. I especially liked the comedic role between Morris and his sidekick "Jerome" (Jerome Benton). Likewise, some of the music was pretty good and the presence of Apollonia certainly didn't hurt the scenery in any way either. In any case, while it certainly wasn't perfect, this movie—along with the album of the same name—was instrumental in advancing the music of Prince to a worldwide audience and I recommend this film to all of those who might be interested.