Review of Sparkle (2012) by Jerome B — 12 Sep 2012

The cast and story were enjoyable. Good movie.

This review of Sparkle (2012) was written by Jerome B on 12 Sep 2012.

Sparkle has generally received mixed reviews.

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Errr mer gawd sistas, it's really bad hahahahah, here are list of some character's names: - Satin - Sister - Sparkle - Stix ahahhahahah…

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