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A sort of fairy-tale sequel to Prince's enormously successful Purple Rain, 1990's Graffiti Bridge finds his purple highness not only singing and acting, but writing and directing, too. His performance suffers on all fronts. The film isn't a disaster, but it's safe to predict completist fans will make up most of its viewers. In the earlier film, Prince (known as the Kid) was fighting for his place on stage. This time he's fighting to keep his club safe from the money-grubbing hands of his musical rival, the Time's Morris Day, now a nightclub mogul. Day embodies spiritual, sexual, and economic corruption, while the Kid stands for salvation through music and a more redemptive form of lust.
The graffiti bridge conceit--a metaphor for a place of rejuvenation and artistic inspiration--is intriguing. Unfortunately, the bridge itself is merely a prop in a Paisley Park soundstage. Where Purple Rain was a movie that set new standards for lensing musical performances, Graffiti Bridge feels like a music video masquerading as a movie. Lucky for us, Prince cast the honey-voiced poet and performer Ingrid Chavez as Aura, part muse and part angel to both Day and the Kid. Her beauty and charisma ignite every frame she graces. --Michael Mikesell
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The electrifying Prince stars with Purple Rain cohorts Morris E. Day and Jerome Benton in a sizzling drama about the rivalry between two co-owners of a night club, backed by a music score that's a blast! Year: 1990 Director: Prince Starring: Prince, Morris Day, Jerome Benton
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
GRAFFITI BRIDGE was originally conceived as a movie for Kim Basinger and Prince, but they broke up before it went into production. Then Prince thought he would make a movie centered on THE TIME, but Warner Brothers demanded that it be a sequel to PURPLE RAIN. They filmed it all on sets to avoid the Minnesota weather, and also because Prince wanted to create a true 1950s musical feeling. It's about the Kid and Morris squaring off against each other on how a club they share ownership should be run. A mysterious woman enters both their lives (Aura - Ingrid Chavez), and she becomes the catalyst for them to both change in spiritual ways.
The DVD is fine - almost a direct port of the laserdisc print. It's a little grainy at times, and sometimes the soundtrack seems off ... but overall you get a nice package with the movie and the music videos. Watch GRAFFITI BRIDGE for the music scenes first and foremost -- that's where all the passion is.
The DVD is fine - almost a direct port of the laserdisc print. It's a little grainy at times, and sometimes the soundtrack seems off ... but overall you get a nice package with the movie and the music videos. Watch GRAFFITI BRIDGE for the music scenes first and foremost -- that's where all the passion is.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is a great video, although you need to watch it at least twice to understand Prince's message. As the unofficial sequel to Purple Rain, it has many flaws, namely poor sound quality on the soundtrack, and a few annoying spiritual overtones. Obviously inspired much by John Lennon, with a Yoko Ono personality who plays Prince's "girl", this movie is a MUST for Prince fans. The soundtrack is brilliant, so get the cd if nothing else. The plot is quite simple, but is made unneccarily complicated at times. If you liked Purple Rain, you must get this video, but be sure to see Purple Rain first!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Not quite PURPLE RAIN, but noteworthy to devotees like myself. The soundtrack is 60% flawless and the re-appearance of Morris Day and the Time, and Jill Jones made me so happy. And Tevin Campbell and Mavis Staples...totally worth a golden Sunday afternoon's viewing despite all of the eggs and tomatoes thrown at it...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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(PRINCE)a few years back having just come off the successful Lovesexy Tour seems to be locked in that gear. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nora Felix
graffiti bridge
I LOVE this movie!!!! Prince Rules for Me!!! He is an awesome actor! If you want to see a movie with meaning you got to get Graffiti Bridge!!!
Published 5 months ago by maria i
one of my favorites
the music in this movie isnt as good as Purple Rain movie soundtrack but its still nice! good movie, this is basicly a part 2 to Purple Rain.... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Butterfly Queen
Watch it and appreciate the beautiful music and Prince
OK, as a hollywood hit movie..this won't cut it. But as a fun movie with great music and lovely sights of Prince...it's a must have!! I love this movie, I watch it daily. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Daphne Hernandez
not reviewed
I could not play this dvd on any of my 3 dvd players. No picture a pop up saying wrong region. Can i get another copy or my money back.
Published 20 months ago by rosie
Prince Pumping The Big Noise In The Night
Now this is one of those films that get's put into the Golden Raspberry variety of 80's/90's B level films even though it's essentially a follow up to Purple Rain. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Andre S. Grindle
Nice purchase
The DVD was well packaged and new. I have had no issues with my DVD. Good service.
Published 23 months ago by Shorty
Funky Town
From the immortal words of "Starfish and Coffee"..."If u set ur mind free baby, maybe u'll understand"....That is the best way to sum up Graffiti Bridge. Read more
Published 23 months ago by zooni
For Die Hard Prince fans.
Graffiti Bridge is for die hard Prince fans. The music is great. The action takes place on a small set. Read more
Published on March 17, 2010 by Harold Edmunds
All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Somewhere is the cogent idea to this 1990 follow-up to the classic Purple Rain. Unfortunately, it cannot be found in this weak script that is loosely taped together with numerous... Read more
Published on January 19, 2009 by Bicycle Day
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