Musical prodigy, Sparkle 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, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 116 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Music
✓ Stars: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo
✓ Director: Gary Frutkoff, Ruth E. Carter, Anastas N. Michos, Twinkie Byrd, Terilyn A. Shropshire
The Sparkle (2012) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Sparkle (2012) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Sparkle (2012) is staring with Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Gary Frutkoff, Ruth E. Carter, Anastas N. Michos, Twinkie Byrd, Terilyn A. Shropshire juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.