Review of Sparkle (2012) by Mary D — 25 Aug 2012

The typical Motown/Columbia records bullshit. R.i.p.Whitney cause she would of hated the ending of this movie too.

This review of Sparkle (2012) was written by Mary D on 25 Aug 2012.

Sparkle has generally received mixed reviews.

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