Review of Sparkle (2012) by Tom P — 30 Nov 2012

A really good movie. Whitney Houstons last motion picture.

This review of Sparkle (2012) was written by Tom P on 30 Nov 2012.

Sparkle has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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 Desean W (6) on 29 Jun 2013

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By Gabriel N (52) on 06 Jul 2013

I like this one. Pretty women & SANGIN…

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By Demi M (4) on 26 Mar 2013

I watched this movie today and it was really good and I loved it! I never get tired of seeing Derek Luke fine butt…

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By Jagoda K (11) on 30 Jul 2013

I enjoyed this movie and being WHITNEY'S last performance too…

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By Robin P (467) on 25 Aug 2013

Great musical performance and a good movie overall…

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By Peter B (1,397) on 07 Jul 2014

It has good music and a strong supporting cast, but bad acting from Sparks and Houston combined with a hackneyed script, ruin this poor man's…

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By Dylan D (818) on 08 Sep 2013

Sparkle is as dramatically satisfying as it is audibly pleasing and visually stunning…

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By John B (4,244) on 04 Dec 2013

a soulful and compelling inspirational drama elevated by great performances especially from the late Whitney Houston…

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