Purple Violets | 
| Actors: Selma Blair, Edward Burns, Patrick Wilson, Debra Messing, Donal Logue
Studio: The Weinstein Company
Category: DVD
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 22055
Format: Color, Ntsc, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 107 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 7.4 x 0.6
MPN: WEID81431D
UPC: 796019814317
EAN: 0796019814317
ASIN: B0018PH3LK
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: August 26, 2008
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Description
Four college friends meet up again years later and reconnect in ways that will change their lives forever.
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 Didn't work June 10, 2009
M. Carr (Virginia)
I want Ed Burns to continue to succeed as a director. I grew up in the town next to him, also had a police officer for a dad, went to Mets games, too, and so I LOVE how he loves Long Island and NYC. Like Woody Allen, his movies strive to capture that elusive atmosphere that shows you what it is that is so wonderful about NYC.
Part of what is great about NYC are its' people, straight-talking, no BS, sometimes bordering on rude and crazy, but wonderful and unique, and missed whenever you leave the place. I think that is what Mr. Burns is trying to show with his character movies (Brothers McMullen, She's the One) , but this one didn't work. I thought Selma Blair was awful, Debra Messing was under-utilized and the best of the crew, and the other actors were mediocre at best. Ed Burns' character was real, but flat. This movie could have been saved by great acting, or, as Woody Allen knows, some comedy thrown in.
I wish him success with his next movie because he is a ballsy NY-er who isn't afraid to go for it.
 Another great Ed Burns film May 26, 2009
m1shell (Milwaukee, WI)
If you're familiar with Ed Burns' films and generally like them, you'll like this one. The dialogues are rich and real-life (always a good thing) and a welcome change from the normal Hollywood-treat-me-like-I'm-a-ten-year-old type movies. I enjoyed the style of filming especially in the few sections where there's a lot said and expressed without dialogue. It isn't a true chick flick film...even my husband enjoyed it (which is saying a lot). Overall A+ and a must buy.
Sometimes there is a second chance April 30, 2009
tea lover (Wellfleet, MA USA)
Written by, produced by, directed by, and starring Edward Burns, one has to believe that Burns' soul is in this film. But, for a man, this is all about Selma Blair.
This is a story of second chances, and how, through determination, perseverance, understanding, and love, we can sometimes make better choices than the first time round, and arrive at better outcomes. But it's never easy. Nothing that matters is easy.
The soundtrack is a series of mood pieces, and is very beautiful and soul stirring. The characters are irreverant, needful, full of potential, always earnest (the main ones are!), and in the end triumphant (again, the ones we care about are). All the aching sadness along the way leads to a glorious and inspiring end.
Selma Blair has a breakout role. Her acting is inspired, captivating, and stunningly good. She is a brilliant sunburst of energy. If there is any justice, this role will mark the point where she emerges as a brilliant and mature actress and embarks on a long and honored career.
Selma Makes it a Great Movie! April 25, 2009
JuneBug
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We don't often get to see Selma Blair play good roles - she took front and center in this film and did a wonderful job! Really. I love her work, but not enough films with her playing good roles - she is usually here and there... not in Purple Violets! The movie overall has a great cast. It's a movie I'll watch over and over again. Also, check out the music in the film - I always wait until the end and jot them all down... and usually the soundtracks are missing the good songs - so it's off to iTunes or amazon.com to download. If you are a Selma Blair fan - or a fan of any of these actors/actresses - BUY the film! Give credit where credit is due! Hope to see Selma in more upcoming films!
Expected More April 15, 2009
Ira Mullins (Arizona)
Loving Ed Burns movies the way that I do I expected more from this movie and I was greatly dissappointed. I loved "Looking For Kitty" and about the only thing that this movie has in common with that one is the music (which is very, very good). Everything else is rather boring and Debra Messing looked like a thoroughbred that was being tethered to a bad script. There was hardly any room for her great comedic timing and Selma Blair was like watching paint dry. So wrong for the part. I couldnt believe that she read a book let alone could possibly write one. Patrick Wilson was also not served well by the script and Donal Logue did the best he could with a minimal part. Loved the British accent and was quite surpised at how well he executed it given that he always plays burly, "New Yawk" city toughs. All in all, for me, it's an okay movie to catch on cable (like I did) but I wouldn't really advise buying it unless you absolutely just have to have another Ed Burns film.
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