Review of Sparkle (2012) by Mari Y — 16 Aug 2012

Loved the movie, Whitney & Jordin were spectacular.

This review of Sparkle (2012) was written by Mari Y on 16 Aug 2012.

Sparkle has generally received mixed reviews.

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