Graffiti Bridge

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Summary: This movie makes "Under the Cherry Moon" seem like....
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Citizen Kane...

I am a life long Prince fan... I even lied when I was in the army so I would not be in the field when this movie was supposed to come out... of course it was delayed for re-edits...but this movie is just BAD.

It is only for the most hardcore fans... it is little more that a bunch of bad videos strung together with story elements I am sad to say... that there is way too much story elements... frankly I am surprised it ever saw DVD... I say even if you do want it... wait a month or 2 and get it for $7 when it is reduced...

Music is the Power, Love is the Message, Truth is the Answer.... but WHERE IS THE MOVIE?


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Summary: Lay down your funky weapons ...
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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.

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Summary: understanding
Review: First off I will say that I am not a prince fan. I have nothing bad to say about him or his music or his movies, I am just not into it. However I love this movie. I've read a lot of horrible reviews about it, and all I can say to them is that most of them are due to the fact that you are trying to compare movies. On its own this movie is beautiful, the schematics of it, the scenary and set design, and the use of music to tell the story. To watch this movie on its own without a mind bias of assuming that because you liked and understood the previous movies, you will like and understand this one...you find many elements of it that do appeal. The fact that there was very little speaking and more body language is beautiful, The total distinction between all of the characters is beautiful. The total distinction in each and every song being unique is beautiful. When I first saw this movie the one thing that outright attracted me was "Aura". Ingrid Chavez's use of body language, in particular her facial expressions throughout this film are amazing. Each character had a very clear role and very clearly expressed what that role is. The set designs are both nostalgic and creative without being too overly artistic, there is no exact time and place for this film, sometimes you think you're in the 1920's in a back alley of a speakeasy, sometimes you think you're in the 1980's dreaming about the 1990's. I believe the main thing that causes people to dislike this movie so much is a misunderstanding of the roles and the purposes in it. yes it is a battle between good and evil in a sense, but good(the kid) and evil(morris day) are NOT the focus points of it. The focus is Aura. In a chess game it is necessary to protect the king, however the queen is the most powerful player on the board and it is very difficult to win a game if she is lost unless her sacrifice is so that the king or the other players are in position to check mate. she can move in any direct and any amount of spaces. Ingrid Chavez did that very well. Aura was quiet yet not silenced, she only spoke when necessary and all the rest was expressed in her face. she did just what anyone else would do in her situation, knowing what the outcome would be, she still attempted to get there in other ways. Along side of the character of Aura, is the music. People are forgetting that this is NOT just a movie but a musical. Musicals are meant to be expressive and theatrical, they are not meant to WOW you like other films by visuals and plots. They are meant to open your mind and make you think and possibly find answers to things you don't know. Does anyone know if angels exist? Would you know an angel if you saw one? Could someones heart really truly be bad? Can people change? Is all music good or just the kind that makes us dance? Do actions speak louder than words? Do sinners have souls? All these questions can be pondered by watching this movie. But most people don't see that, all they see is that this movie isn't like Purple Rain, or Under the Cherry Moon, all they can see is that they have to think a little bit in order to enjoy it and since it isn't spelled out for them or so overly artistic that it must have reason then it must be the "worst prince movie ever". For Prince fans they don't see that, all they see is that Prince is not the main point, he is not as involved in it as he was in the other films, there are even less scenes with him even in it, and to them the music doesn't compare to the outright served up on a silver platter music of the others. it must be the "worst prince movie ever". Loose all of your biases, and this movie becomes one of the classic good movies. The main bias to loose is that this is not a Prince Movie...It's a Movie/Musical from the mind of Prince.

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Summary: Another way of thinking
Review: I have the laserdisc of this movie. The storyline has quite a few problems, the acting also lacks direction. Years ago, before the premier of this movie, my pal, Andre, asked if I thought it was going to be any good. I replied "Who cares, its a vehicle for another Prince album." Forget the storyline on this one folks, enjoy the music! Besides New Power Generation and Thieves in the Temple there's great music by The Time, Tevin Campbell, Mavis Staples and George "funkadelic" Clinton.

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Summary: One Of The Worst Movies I Have Ever Seen
Review: I was a huge Prince fan when this movie came out and I remember how excited I was about it! So I took my girlfriend to it and was embarrassed for Prince and myself for dragging my girlfriend there. It was painfully unfunny, convoluted, poorly directed with terrible sets...ugh it's a terrible mess and doesn't deserve to be preserved.

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Summary: If You're a Prince fan......
Review: Listen, if you are Prince fan, I really think that you will enjoy this movie. I have enjoyed so much of his music over the years, so you might it enjoy the music, colors and style of this movie...check it out!

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Summary: If You're a Prince fan......
Review: Listen, if you are Prince fan, I really think that you will enjoy this movie. I have enjoyed so much of his music over the years, so you might it enjoy the music, colors and style of this movie...check it out!

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Summary: Artistic Courage
Review: Prince exercised a lot of courage in this film. He basically took the vision of his music and centered a plot around it. The internal struggle of good vs evil, wrong vs right, etc..
This is definitely not the sequel to Purple Rain I would have wanted to see but, it does showcase some HOT music that mainstream radio completely forgot. "The Question of U" is one the most erotic pieces Prince has ever done as well as "Joy in Repetition" my personal favorite.

Yes I am a lifelong fan but I take these movies for what they are.. entertainment !!



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Summary: Graffiti Bridge is a Great Musical Movie!
Review: Prince is a Great Visionary!
Great Songs, Great Story, Modern& Poetic...
I Love this Prince s Movie!
Aziza

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Summary: Spiritual & Sexy...
Review: Prince's semi-sequel to the mega-hit Purple Rain this time has "The Kid" battling for ownership rights to the Glam Slam nightclub & the love of the mysterious angel from just around the corner...Highlighted by several musical performances by Prince & The Time, Grafitti Bridge also features Mavis Staples, George Clinton & Tevin Campbell.