No doubt: Under the Cherry Moon.

Artificial and artistic are one in this movie. Michael Ballhaus did a very good job shooting the movie. I love the screwball comedy dialogues between Kristin and Prince, I love the artificial b/w design. Nothing in this movie really tries to be taken seriously. The movie shows the way it works all the time. It's an artistic and highly ironic fairytale (it even starts with "once upon a time"). And that aspect reminds me of european romantic literature. Ever read ETA Hoffmann? No? Do it.

And I - as being german- can't get enough of P in the bathtub drowning that boat with his outcry "fashist". Great scene. Love it.

Purple Rain all the way. Been watching it since I was 9 when It first came out and still love it.

under the cherry moon hands down is the best prince movie ever, it had the most artistry, it was really a film, great acting, the only thing is for me, i understand he was a gigaloo or whatever, but the clothes! O but i love his look during this time period, but i have argued if it was appropiate for this movie, but christopher tracey was a character, so overall it does it for me!

Love purple rain too, but it just wasn't that great, but for the time period it was fantastic, so i agree it does look dated, but the soundtrack really is what made it!

I like Under the Cherry Moon. It's hilarious




"Wrecka Stow".

purple rain

nothingcompares2beingthere

theyearitwasreleased

feelingthevibeoftheaudience

feelingproudandblownawaybythekidfromminneapolis

UTCM

Purple Rain. It was the most fun.

1. Sign o The Times...I don't care whatchall say this was a movie since I saw it 1st in a movie theater. This movie rocks and only made me wish Prince brought that tour to the states. You Europeans were lucky mf'rs to get to see that one in the flesh!

2. Purple Rain...it has NOT aged gracefully but nothing can take away from the awesome music and Apollonia's boobs. Morris was funny as hell too.

3. Under the Cherry Moon...c'mon people...this was NOT a good movie. Prince's acting is horrible (that scene in the beginning when he is staring into the camera trying to hypnotize that girl...cringeworthy!). BUT it did have some decent scenes ("you did it with Mary's mom!! you did it with Mary's mom!!!) and of course the music saved it completely. I remember seeing it back in the day and thinking the BEST scene was (and still is) the Mountains video during the ending credits.

4. Graffiti Bridge...PURE CRAP!

FuNkeNsteiN said:

At last! A voice of reason.

Being a Prince fan always mean having to say you're sorry about his movies...

1. Sign o The Times...I don't care whatchall say this was a movie since I saw it 1st in a movie theater.



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"Purple Rain" is definately my favorite. The music was great, the clothes was great, the story was great. It's just an all around classic.

"Under The Cherry Moon" could have been a really great movie if the music had been better and if it had been filmed in either Minneapolis or maybe New York instead of Paris. Paris looks so damn dull and depressing and a lot of the music from the soundtrack fit the dull and depessing look of the city. The storyline for the movie was great though and far better than the "Purple Rain" storyline.

As for "Grashitty Bridge", that one was absolutely horrible all the way through and a complete embarassment.
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vainandy said:

HenkL said:

Thank You!

Wonderwall said:

i was in a movie theater when i saw it so it counts as a movie 4 me

under the cherry moon

UTCM. It has a timeless Ed Wood vibe to it.

as much as I like UTCM, the book is better.

Confession: I have never seen any of Prince's movies all the way from beginning to end. From want I have seen....I don't want to either.

madhouseman said:

whats the name of the book....i always thought it was a take on romeo and juliet

SirPsycho said:

The original book was a best seller. I want to say Alice Walker wrote it, but she was responsible for "The Color Purple Rain", which was what Prince's first movie was based on. I think Oprah liked it enough to make it a 'must read' or something like that. If I can find the cover, I'll scan it in.

His work in this film is understated, but he manages to be at the core of the film.

Purple Rain
UTCM
Graffiti Bridge only because of Morris....Prince acted and dressed like a woman. The only thing missing was lipstick and false eyelashes.

xplnyrslf said:

I'm pretty sure P was sportin' those, too...

Calligraphy said:

I thought he denied participation in Fargo. What proof do you have?

Christaro said:

Come on... he denies getting his nose done, too...

Calligraphy said:

I'll have to watch it again.....there was good talent: George Clinton, Tevin, Rosie. etc. It's too bad Morris didn't pursue an acting career.

I would UTCM because it so romantic and you get to see a softer and very hilarious side to PRINCE.

madhouseman said:

yeah do that

squiggle said:

I know I'm late with a reply to this but : Is that what he was on?? lol I always thought it was a carpet..man I feel dumb. Loved the sombraro! I love the song though. Saw the video the other day on daily motion (before he took all his video's off the web )

But I'll have to say here for me its UTCM. The cinamotography was great to me..and Prince and Jerome where soo corny and funny. I could watch it today and still laugh at it.

Purple Rain