Sparkle Blu-Ray / DVD Review
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Sparkle Blu-Ray / DVD Review
Synopsis:
Sparkle is a timeless story of the bonds of family, the trials of success and
the power of music. In her feature film debut, "American Idol" sensation Jordin
Sparks stars as Sparkle, a young woman whose big dreams seem almost impossible.
She's been warned against the pitfalls of the music industry by her protective
mother (Whitney Houston), yet encouraged by the handsome and ambitious Stix
(Derek Luke), Sparkle forms a trio with her sisters (Tika Sumpter and Carmen
Ejogo). Together, they perform the soul-stirring songs that Sparkle pens. But as
their fame grows, so does the risk of jealousy, self-doubt and insidious
temptation. This sweeping drama is brought to life with a powerful cast
including Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick and CeeLo Green
Review: Sparkle is the cautionary tale that is a great amalagram of so many musical groups of yesterday. They start out nieve and full of dreams and eventually learn of the betrayl and corruption that can come along with them. This is of note, of course, because its one of the last times you can see Whitney Houston on screen since her passing. The cast in this one is great, the story is timeless and a bit cliche, but still relevant and interesting and the songs are top notch. This one is a great watch.
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Interest Range: Drama, Music