Review of Sparkle (2012) by Michelle F — 22 Sep 2012

Good movie but sad they didn't say in loving memory of Whitney I guess the Emmys did it for em.

This review of Sparkle (2012) was written by Michelle F on 22 Sep 2012.

Sparkle has generally received mixed reviews.

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