SparkleMovie Reviews

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    Written August 17, 2012

    Sparkle Sparkles!!!

    by nurseypie2005

    OK, I'll be the first to admit that I am one of the many Loyalists to the 1976 original. I was a bit eerie about remaking such a classic favorite. But, to my surprise, I was impressed. The updated Sparkle does a great job of showing the strong bond between the sisters and showcasing the namesake's character. Also, the new version has more of a mainstream/ cross-over appeal (not that the 76 cult classic shared a desire to do so). It was a delightful movie that brought tears to my eyes. It was bittersweet to see Whitney. She looked so healthy. Overall, I feel too loyal to the original to say that Sparkle 2012 was better, but I definitely give the producers an A+ for keeping just the right balance of respecting the 76 Sparkle but telling their own story in 2012. One more thing: That Jordan can SANG!!!!! Not sing, SANG!!!

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    Written August 18, 2012

    A Must See

    by Redhot4u2c

    There are a lot of changes in this movie from the original, but the message is still the same. I myself had to seperate the old from the new, so that I could thoroughly appreciate the changes. I was so surprised at Jordin Sparks performance in the movie. She did an excellent job, and her singing was superb. It was so good to see my girl Nippy on screen for her final performance. And when she sang His Eye Is On The Sparrow, she definitely delivered as I knew she would. Whitney at her worst, was still superior to most at their best. In my eyes she could do no wrong though..And I Will Always Love You Nippy. Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick, Derek Luke, Cee-Lo, Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo, and the entire cast were superb. Was good to see singer Kem also in the movie. I initially thought the casting for the men could have been changed around, but after seeing everyones role was perfect for them. I just had to stop thinking about the original....LOL...Go see for yourself that this is a winner,

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  • Must Go!
    Written August 20, 2012

    Must see Sparkle

    by aketig13

    Sparkle was a wonderful movie. The music was hot and the story line was good. This one plucks at your heart strings. This was one of Whitney's best. People need to definitely go check it out.

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    Written August 18, 2012

    Sparkle

    by silverback62

    Very entertaining movie. I grew up during the time period that the movie portrays so I loved the music. Whitney Huston played her role very well. The songs were well done!

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    Written August 19, 2012

    Sparkled

    by Coolassal

    Neva wanted to watch the original, I jus didnt care enuff to wanna invest my time, so i was skeptical abt this one. Whatta pleasant surprise, it was really well put together cast, story was great , acting was great. I have every intention on watching the original today.

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    Written August 20, 2012

    Very Good!!! A Smashing Success!

    by Sunshyne153

    I enjoyed the movie....a bit different from the original, but refreshing. Whitney looked beautiful, I did shed a few tears when she sung. I think the girls Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter and Carmen Ejogo all performed well. Now...Mike Epps...so SEXY! I just wanted to jump into the screen and kiss him! :) Kudos to Derek Luke and Omari Hardwick.

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    Written August 20, 2012

    one of the greatest movies of our time

    by konnichiwa48

    Sparkle is a good movie i cryed like a baby one of the best movies i have ever seen the acting was out of this world Mike E was great i almost didnt know it was him well written,directing.cinematography,all of this movie is outstanding everyone should get a reward Jordin sparks remind me of myself when i was a young girl .It touched home loved it all im going to see it again.

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    Written August 18, 2012

    Sister and the Sisters are amazing

    by faye002

    There are definitely more pros than cons for seeing this movie. The obvious is, no matter what you thought of how Whitney Houston lived her life, there is no doubt about her talent. When she sang His Eye Is On the Sparrow, it brought tears to my eyes. There will never be another voice. Family conflicts, domestic violence, drug addiction, greed, but most of all love. The love a sister will embody to protect her sisters. Jordan Sparks voice alone was strong and amazing. The only thing I did not like was the obvious lip singing by the girls as a group.
    I have never been a Cee Lo Green fan.

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  • Must Go!
    Written August 24, 2012

    Sparkle/OJ

    by phattphine

    Very refreshing, a great introduction to Jordin Sparks...I went out and purchased the CD from WalMart that opening night... Whitney sang HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW and tore it UP!!!!
    The audience applauded!!! Go see the movie

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    Written August 19, 2012

    Very good and inspiring movie!

    by businessfunds

    I don't want to give away the movie but I'm going to say that Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) had to overcome tough obstacles in this movie. She did an amazing job singing. Whitney Houston performance was solid (acting & singing)

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    Written August 20, 2012

    Great Movie

    by dantemallory

    I loved it. The cast did a wonderful job and I really enjoyed the twist from the original movie which came out the year I was born. Go see it.

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    Written September 4, 2012

    Worth the price of admission

    by whirlwind360

    Who played Sissy?? Whitney, pro performance, Justin Sparks, as we see her emerge as an actress, Oscar worthy. I love Sissy's performance and walking away from the movie I don't know who played her? help me. Cee Low Green, excellent supporting roll segment.

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  • I'm In
    Written August 18, 2012

    Love Love Love Sparkle

    by mscomet

    I must say that Jordan Sparks came out of her shell....she did an awesome job....Must say, I really miss Whitney.....going back to see it again

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    Written December 5, 2012

    SPARKLE FIZZLES...... Top Ten Reasons Why

    by Kisses2Blow

    I was just as excited as anyone to see the new Sparkle movie. Jordin Sparks. Whitney Houston. Mike Epps. Derek Luke. Tika Sumpter. The Gorgeous Lady as Sister. The cast was PERFECT!! You couldn't ask for a better cast. The story was a simple love story you can't mess it up! As I sat in anticipation and awe at the master piece I just knew was about to unveil my hopes and dreams were slowly crushed. Moment after moment had been rewritten and "updated" into something so far from the original story that except from a few key scenes it was almost unrecognizable. How could they have missed such a LARGE mark? I was crushed.
    Here are the TOP TEN reason why Sparkle the REMAKE missed the mark.

    10. Last Song Wrong SONG

    One Wing would have made an amazing funeral song. *wink wink* The ending was supposed to be about Sparkles break through...

    Check out my blog for the rest of this review and others @ theymissedthemark.blogspot dot com

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  • Must Go!
    Written August 18, 2012

    Passing the Torch

    by WTTaylor

    Sparkle is an excellent and exceptional movie on a lot of different levels. What has turned out to be Whitney Houston's swan song, "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" is beautiful and quintessential Whitney. It alone is worth the price of admission. It is perfect for this movie and the perfect swan song for her. Her singing in this movie reminds me of Mahalia Jackson singing "Trouble of the World" in the 1959 film Imitation of Life, which was also a movie about a young woman struggling to find her identity and to be true to herself.

    Sparkle has a lot of powerful messages. In the final analysis, it was like Whitney Houston passing the torch to talented Jordin Sparks, who now comes across as the girl next door like Whitney did when she first started her singing career. Lets hope that Jordin doesn't make the same mistakes that Whitney made.

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me_N_kassidy Sparkle was such a good movie! (Yes I know I'm late so what)

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WhoIsTierra_ I liked that movie sparkle but it ended to quick

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_MrsKingJames The remake movie of Sparkle is so weak.

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Chrissy_knows Movie day. I watched sparkle now I'm watching the note book

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Jemappelle_jaz Sparkle was an okay movie. Kind of predictable but okay.

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