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Released Year: 2012
Runtime: 116 minutes
Directors: Salim Akil
Writers: Mara Brock Akil
Casts: Mike Epps, Nicholas Ritz, Omari Hardwick, Derek Luke, Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo, Cee Lo Green, Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Abe Larkin
IMDB: Sparkle (2012)
Ratings: 
(82 votes, average: 2.46 out of 5)
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Chicago Tribune -
Most of the stuff that's new in the new Sparkle, written by Mara Brock Akil (who is married to the director), is shrewd and cleverly considered. The stuff that's old is what people responded to back in '76.
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Arizona Republic -
Sparkle is pure melodrama, but it's a high-powered, well-acted, entertaining melodrama. You may not always believe it, but you won't be bored.
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The Hollywood Reporter -
The look, styles, dialogue and attitudes all feel more 21st century than 1968, but this new Sparkle still sparkles more brightly than its 1976 namesake, which was a sort of rough draft for Dreamgirls.
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Boston Globe -
It's a better movie than what's inspired it, but that fails to explain much. It's like preferring the line at the concession stand to the one for the bathroom.
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New York Daily News -
A strong cast, empathetic direction and memorable soundtrack help create a movie that does everyone proud.
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Sparkle (2012)
Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
Sparkle (2012)
(82 votes, average: 2.46 out of 5)Loading...
Information
Released Year: 2012
Runtime: 116 minutes
Directors: Salim Akil
Writers: Mara Brock Akil
Casts: Mike Epps, Nicholas Ritz, Omari Hardwick, Derek Luke, Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo, Cee Lo Green, Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Abe Larkin
IMDB: Sparkle (2012)
Storyline
Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
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Reviews
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Chicago Tribune -
Most of the stuff that's new in the new Sparkle, written by Mara Brock Akil (who is married to the director), is shrewd and cleverly considered. The stuff that's old is what people responded to back in '76.
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Arizona Republic -
Sparkle is pure melodrama, but it's a high-powered, well-acted, entertaining melodrama. You may not always believe it, but you won't be bored.
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The Hollywood Reporter -
The look, styles, dialogue and attitudes all feel more 21st century than 1968, but this new Sparkle still sparkles more brightly than its 1976 namesake, which was a sort of rough draft for Dreamgirls.
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Boston Globe -
It's a better movie than what's inspired it, but that fails to explain much. It's like preferring the line at the concession stand to the one for the bathroom.
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New York Daily News -
A strong cast, empathetic direction and memorable soundtrack help create a movie that does everyone proud.
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Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
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