the IFC did a countdown of the 50 Worst Sex Scenes in Cinema History, and PR came in at #23. Here's the review:

23. Purple Rain (1984)

According to director Albert Magnoli's audio commentary on the "Purple Rain" DVD, the love scene between frills-fond pop superstar Prince and leading lady Apollonia was shot in G, PG and R-rated versions, the last of which was ultimately used for the film. More preferable, however, would have been to ditch the scene altogether, as it radiates all the heat of sticking one's groin in the freezer. Lasting just over one tortuous minute, this get-together is primarily notable for featuring Prince -- decked out in the same puffy shirt Jerry Seinfeld would later mock on his sitcom -- stroking Apollonia through her panties, grabbing her bustier-encased breasts, and, after erotically rubbing his face in her long hair, giving her open-mouthed kisses with the type of unnatural deliberateness usually reserved for Cinemax soft-core. If Prince seems mechanical carrying out such staged sensuality, Apollonia is downright wooden, "enjoying" her rock star beau's groping with an absolute minimum of expression save for the unintentionally amusing moment in which her tightly closed eyes suddenly open in a look of sleepy surprise. Mercifully, a fade to blue sky (and dreadful morning-after chit-chat) spares the world the further embarrassment of having to watch these two unsexy, overdressed robots actually bump and grind. --Nick Schager


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[Edited 11/13/09 17:45pm]

I like that scene. Petting can be sexy. Though, they cut out the hand sniffing part.

That scene was very sexy, sometimes a little can go a long way with the imagination!

I wonder what they would say about the other love scene that deleted.

I love that scene

Hot Chica-chica-boom boom!

sms130 said:

I liked the scene and thought it was hot. I've never seen this deleted love scene in the barn. I bet it's also hot.

I remember when purple rain would show up on tv, that scene was either edited out or it would be censored by blurring apollonia's crotch
At least there is a semi-preview of the barn scene during the when doves cry segment
What i wanna know does that so-called "rape scene" exist

SEANMAN said:

He used some funny words to describe the scene and how he and or other people felt while watchin it..

"Mercifully, a fade to blue sky (and dreadful morning-after chit-chat) spares the world the further embarrassment of having to watch these two unsexy, overdressed robots actually bump and grind." --Nick Schager

Yeah, Prince was a little overdressed. I woulda been took somethin off..

frenchylatina said:

Yep, now 4 tha "rape scene" 2 exist would not surprise just on tha fact tha they filmed most of the scenes based on the script. Then again, it would have caused controversy so who knows.
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Funny, I never felt this short scene was mechanical and unsensual at all. It's uber-erotic.

Nice Scene...When I was showing the movie to my 12 yr. old son 2 summer's ago...I basically became a talking distraction for 5 minutes here...

He kept saying Mom...Move...

Nick is prob a wanker who is just used to internet porn and blow up dolls, that scene was sensual and very expressive of the scene associated with Prince's music... It had my dad, my uncle and me squirming in our seats when we saw it, my dad didn't know if he should cover my eyes or keep his woody covered

i remember watching this scene when i was 13, my bro was in the room it was mad embarrassing but now i like it

They trippin'

I bought Purple Rain a couple of months ago and watched it for the very first time. I just didn't like the film, except for the music parts and Morris Day. And like the writer I found nothing erotic about that scene.
Prince and Appolonia didn't look like they were enjoying doing it at all.
But I know other people think it's a masterpiece so I gave the DVD way.
I'm planning to buy Cherry Moon, maybe I will like this one more.
If not, someone is gonna get a gift again, it's almost christmas

SEANMAN said:

I don't think Prince is capable of doing a love scene that seems totally natural. We all know his movie kisses are... unusual. He probably (hopefully) thinks too much..