‘Purple Rain’ has transcended all barriers to emerge as more than a movie, more than an album – it's a snapshot of a phenomenal moment in pop culture history. Every single song is a classic, and if the film itself has long become overshadowed by the mystique that is Prince, it still holds up as blistering combination of live performance, music video aesthetic and autobiography.
This HD DVD release, however, is slightly disappointing. While the newly produced supplements are quite strong, neither the video nor the audio offer the level of upgrade that one hopes for with a high-def catalog release of this caliber. Still, as an all-around package, ‘Purple Rain’ is certainly a solid release, and worth considering as an addition to your collection.