Review of Sparkle (2012) by Judi M — 18 Jun 2013

Loved Whitney & Jordan, and truly loved the movie.

This review of Sparkle (2012) was written by Judi M on 18 Jun 2013.

Sparkle has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Alex M (2,014) on 13 Dec 2014

I haven't seen the original 1976 film, but in judging just this film itself, it's pretty good…

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By Girl-Melody L (136) on 29 Nov 2013

I don't like remakes. Remakes hardly do the original justice…

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By Teonna B (25) on 27 Nov 2013

Finally watched this last night & it could have been a lil better....miss Whitney though…

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By Kurt C (184) on 13 Apr 2013

Jordan sparks is a good actor but i've seen better…

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By Tangy J (1) on 29 Aug 2013

This movie was very entertaining, the script was okay and the cast was terrific especially Whitney Houston last onscreen presence…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 11 Jul 2013

Pretty good, needed more powerful numbers for Jordin to sign…

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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 Abby T (126) on 17 Jan 2014

Similar to other movies of its kind, but very entertaining. There wasn't a dull moment…

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By Elijah L (81) on 02 Apr 2013

The plot is not what one would expect. The story line is great…

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