Review of Sparkle (2012) by Kelz B — 20 Aug 2012

Whitney was excellent!! A great story about family, true love, and following your dreams.

This review of Sparkle (2012) was written by Kelz B on 20 Aug 2012.

Sparkle has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Steph N (14) on 03 Jul 2013

I rather enjoyed this movie. Really good music and Jordan Sparks is a very good actress for her first movie…

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By Eric D. Snider (2,489) for Pajiba (523) on 16 Jul 2013

This is the second most embarrassing thing to happen to Whitney Houston this year…

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By Adriano H (77) on 21 Apr 2013

Sparkle presented itself with a stellar cast, but without a proper screenplay..the movie fell very short…

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By Adamgotnoswagg N (16) on 26 Feb 2015

Jordan Sparks is the only winner in this movie…

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By Greg C (624) on 18 Apr 2013

A good watch just for the Whitney factor and to hear Jordin Sparks sing. However, the story itself has been told over and over again…

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By Fernando P (152) on 24 May 2013

It wasn't on my agenda But I had to when I realized that it was Whitney Houston's last role. It wasn't a bad movie if you mind musicals…

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By Gabriel N (52) on 06 Jul 2013

I like this one. Pretty women & SANGIN…

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By Judi M (19) on 18 Jun 2013

Loved Whitney & Jordan, and truly loved the movie…

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By James C (2,975) on 24 Jun 2013

It was fine -- I wasn't real impressed with Jordin Sparks' acting ability but her sister Carmen Ejogo did a great job…

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