Review of Sparkle (2012) by Johnathan L — 21 Nov 2012

Jordin Sparks is a good singer but she is a very bad actress IMO.

Whitney Houston <3 :''''''''''(.

This review of Sparkle (2012) was written by Johnathan L on 21 Nov 2012.

Sparkle has generally received mixed reviews.

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