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Sparkle (2012)
Release Date:
Friday, August 17, 2012
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
Rating Reason:
Mature thematic content involving domestic abuse and drug material, some violence and language
Genre:
Drama, Musical
Starring:
Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Michael Beach, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green, Curtis Armstrong, Brittany Perry-Russell, Brely Evans
Written By:
Mara Brock Akil, Howard Rosenman
Director:
Salim Akil
Synopsis:
Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
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Sparkle (2012) | Review
Dial it Down
Dice
So this is loosely based on Diana Ross and the Supremes... and everything is BIG. And I do mean BIG. But this is still kind of awkward because of the timing. But that's not the problem...
Read and see more of Dice, "Your Movie Friend," at aarondicer.com.
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