Box Office Hit: ‘The Color Purple’ Rakes in $25 Million in 2 Days

Box Office Hit: ‘The Color Purple’ Rakes in $25 Million in 2 Days

The box office success of ‘The Color Purple’ has been nothing short⁣ of astonishing. Released Dec. ‌18, 2020, the ‌musical⁢ adaptation of the 1985 classic ⁢movie has made a wild $25 million in ticket sales in just two days! It’s astonishing for an original movie with no legacy to ‌leverage and just underscores the movie’s immense cultural appeal.

The Color Purple has been embraced by audiences for its powerful themes of celebration, family, cultural ‌heritage, and resilience in the face of⁣ discrimination and hardship. Set ​in 1930’s rural Georgia, it⁣ follows the beautifully⁢ told story of the memories of four generations​ of Black women who, despite​ the⁣ injustices of racism and sexism, strive for a better future.

How ‘The Color Purple’​ Came to Life

The ​movie was adapted from Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and 1985 Steven Spielberg film of the same name. For the musical⁣ version, the producers and creators ⁣decided to focus more on the​ music of the story. They commissioned an all-star team of artists to create a unique soundtrack for the movie.

The host of contributing artists and producers include Cynthia Erivo, Mary J. Blige, Stephen⁣ Bray, John Doyle, Steven Sater, and Quincy Jones. Erivo and Sater, who are graduates ⁣of Juilliard, provided ‌the bulk of the music. The team also ⁣worked with⁤ some⁢ of the world’s best songwriters, including John Legend and David⁢ Bowie.

Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Movie

The sheer scope of ‌the movie ‌can be overwhelming to newcomers⁢ to the story. The movie⁤ is based on ⁣an ⁢award-winning Broadway production and features nearly 60 original songs. It also features a phenomenal cast composed of Tony and Grammy Award winners, including ⁢Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Cynthia ⁢Erivo, who takes on the main role of Celie Johnson, said she “grew up singing and loving the music” from the 1985 version. She added that she was honored and humbled to be a part of a project based on such an iconic and beloved story.

Movie’s Reception by Audiences

In addition to the record-breaking financial success⁢ of the movie, ⁢it is also receiving very strong​ reviews from audience members. Fans have praised the stellar cast of actors as well as the gripping story of resilience and ‍redemption.

Many of these reviews comment on the movie’s impact ⁤on the culture at large and how it reflects the struggle that Black Americans have faced for centuries. As one viewer exclaimed:

“I’m so thankful for moments like The Color Purple. ​It’s ​like a mirror reflecting what we have been living and going ⁣through (as ⁣Black women) for hundreds of years. It’s like going to an old‍ relative and receiving a hug from them, all that representative emotion.”

Impact of the Movie

The success of‍ The⁣ Color Purple underscores the power‍ of ​art and culture to inspire change and create dialogue. It is⁢ perhaps‌ one of the most concrete examples of how art⁣ can be an influential force for good in our society.

The movie is an important milestone in recognition of the ⁢struggles ⁣of Black⁣ Americans and a reminder of the strength and resilience of the Black⁢ community. The success of ‘The Color Purple” proves that movies derived from inspiring stories and packed with powerful‍ performances by the actors can still be a box office hit even decades after the⁢ story was first released.

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