Broadway hits such asCatsandDear Evan Hansenfizzled onscreen.
Here it is alternately rousing, moving, toe tapping, emotional, rich and satisfying.
Here the downer nature of all that is augmented and lifted by imagination, both hers and the filmmakers.
Fantasia Barrino in ‘The Color Purple’Courtesy of Warner Bros.
She is the unexpected secret weapon, a force of nature.
Another major change is that the male characters dont just fade into the background.
Props to a fine supporting cast who populate the film including recording stars H.E.R.
No spoilers on other casting surprises.
Paul Denham Austerberrys production design and Francine Jamison-Tanchucks costumes add to the flavor.
