Sparkle
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54 out of 100

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  • Starring: Carmen Ejogo, Derek Luke, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, Whitney Houston
  • Summary: Sparkle tells the story of the title character; Sparkle, the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy who struggles to becomes a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. Sparkle is from an affluent Detroit area, naive to the unexpected experiences her new life will bring as she and her two sisters blossom into a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era. During her journey, Sparkle endures the trials and tribulations of fame but fights to rise through the ranks of the music business. "Sparkle" is set in the late 1960s when Detroit was the music mecca of America. (Tristar Pictures)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Kevin C. Johnson
    Aug 17, 2012
    88
    Energetic, colorful and packed with strong performances and musical numbers good enough to get by, Sparkle beams brightly.
  2. Boxoffice Magazine
    Reviewed by: Sara Maria Vizcarrondo
    Aug 16, 2012
    60
    The shadow of Whitney Houston's stardom and crushing recent death hang heavy over this midrange movie that promises its female audience at least three good cries during its somewhat overlong run time.
  3. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Courtney Shea
    Aug 16, 2012
    38
    Anyone who has seen "Dream Girls," "What's Love Got To Do With It?" or even "The Doors" will find themselves in familiar (if inferior) territory here.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
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  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. aunjel29
    10
    This was a GREAT movie even better than i expected i highly recommend seeing this movie its funny its sad its so much all in one it draws and keeps the attention of the audience. SPARKLE was so nice to see im very glad i choose to see that movie i would watch it again in a heartbeat lol… Expand
  2. ceddieced
    9
    What a great movie!! I loved the story!! Always step out on faith was basically the theme and the director was really good he caught all the drama!!Whitney was great in her role..i was floored when she sung "His Eyes Is On The Sparrow" absolutely a tear jerking tour DE force!!!!!! bt Mike Epps & sister were impeccable in this film both deserve Oscar nominations… Expand
  3. liamconnor
    0
    It is a sad attempt at something that could have been so much. The original film was a darker, deeper story, this seems like a Disney made version that lacks so much to the story. Jordin Sparks is not meant to act, a good singer she is, her acting ability is not up to par with what it should have been. Too bad as well, I was looking forward to something great.… Expand

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