Despite his mercurial brilliance and electrifying charisma on stage, Prince was not an actor.
At least, not in the traditional sense.
The album that inspired the film had been in stores for a month at that point.
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For some, his big-screen gambit might have seemed like a staggering bit of narcissism and hubris.
Which is pretty much the definition of Art.
I also had a soft spot for Morris Days onstage hype-man and valet, Jerome.
Then there was Mr.
But Prince was never one to play it safe.
On paper, the whole thing couldnt be more formulaic if it tried.
