Review of Sparkle (2012) by Miriam H — 13 Jan 2013

A must see movie very good you'll love I did.

This review of Sparkle (2012) was written by Miriam H on 13 Jan 2013.

Sparkle has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Zenobia R (1) on 06 Feb 2014

With an interesting story, an okay script full of fine dialogue, a great cast headed by Jordin Sparks as Sparkle, Whitney Houston as Sparkle's…

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

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By Adriano H (77) on 21 Apr 2013

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By Aj T (256) on 02 Nov 2013

Dyres Walker, This was a very good 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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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 Michael T (3,420) on 11 Jul 2013

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

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By Wave C (150) on 15 Apr 2013

Sparkle is predictable and cliche with story telling and every thing beyond that…

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