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Sparkle

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Whitney Houston, CeeLo Green, Carmen Ejogo, Mike Epps, Derek Luke, Tika Sumpter, and Jordin Sparks in Sparkle (2012)
Set in the 1960s, three sisters form girl group and soon become Motown sensations, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart.
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In the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart.In the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart.In the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
6.5K
YOUR RATING
    • Salim Akil
    • Mara Brock Akil(screenplay)
    • Joel Schumacher(story)
    • Howard Rosenman(story)
  • Stars
    • Jordin Sparks
    • Carmen Ejogo
    • Whitney Houston
    • Salim Akil
    • Mara Brock Akil(screenplay)
    • Joel Schumacher(story)
    • Howard Rosenman(story)
  • Stars
    • Jordin Sparks
    • Carmen Ejogo
    • Whitney Houston
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 56User reviews
    • 79Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Videos5

    No. 1
    Trailer 2:33
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    Trailer 2:31
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    "Hooked on Your Love"
    Clip 1:00
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    "Boyfriend Can't Do Nothing for Me."
    Clip 0:59
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    "I Can't Stop Now"
    Clip 0:56
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    Photos51

    Salim Akil in Sparkle (2012)
    Derek Luke and Jordin Sparks in Sparkle (2012)
    Whitney Houston and Tamela J. Mann in Sparkle (2012)
    Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks in Sparkle (2012)
    Whitney Houston in Sparkle (2012)
    CeeLo Green in Sparkle (2012)
    Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, and Jordin Sparks in Sparkle (2012)
    Whitney Houston in Sparkle (2012)
    Mike Epps in Sparkle (2012)
    Mike Epps in Sparkle (2012)
    Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks in Sparkle (2012)
    Omari Hardwick in Sparkle (2012)

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    Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks
    • Sparkle
    Carmen Ejogo
    Carmen Ejogo
    • Sister
    Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston
    • Emma
    Derek Luke
    Derek Luke
    • Stix
    Mike Epps
    Mike Epps
    • Satin
    Tika Sumpter
    Tika Sumpter
    • Dolores
    Omari Hardwick
    Omari Hardwick
    • Levi
    CeeLo Green
    CeeLo Green
    • Black
    Curtis Armstrong
    Curtis Armstrong
    • Larry
    Terrence Jenkins
    Terrence Jenkins
    • Red
    • (as Terrence J)
    Tamela J. Mann
    Tamela J. Mann
    • Ms. Sara Waters
    • (as Tamela Mann)
    Michael Beach
    Michael Beach
    • Rev. Bryce
    Brely Evans
    Brely Evans
    • Tune Ann
    • (as Bre'ly Evans)
    Linda Boston
    Linda Boston
    • Sister Clora
    Sidi Henderson
    Sidi Henderson
    • Mr. Bell
    Erika Hoveland
    Erika Hoveland
    • Larry's Secretary
    Debra Port
    • Receptionist
    Kem
    • Buddy
    • (as Kem L. Owens)
      • Salim Akil
      • Mara Brock Akil(screenplay)
      • Joel Schumacher(story)
      • Howard Rosenman(story)
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    • Trivia
      Whitney Houston was also one of five executive producers on the movie, having acquired remake rights around the year 2000. Her original plan was to have singer Aaliyah star as Sparkle, until the singer died in a plane crash in August 2001.
    • Goofs
      The venue mentioned as The Fillmore was actually named the State Theater at the time the film takes place. It didn't change to it's current name The Fillmore until 2007.
    • Quotes

      Satin: Oh Rev, I bet you know a little bit more about making dollars off of people's pain. You packing 'em in the church every Sunday. Giving 'em a show, got 'em hootin' and hollerin'. Yeah, you know what Rev, the only difference between me and you, is you collect your fee at the pew. I collect mine at the door.

    • Connections
      Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.111 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm a Man
      Written by CeeLo Green (as Thomas DeCarlo Callaway), Kevin Risto, Waynne Nugent & Charlie Gambetta

      Produced by The MIDI Mafia (as The MIDI Mafia)

      Performed by CeeLo Green

      Ceelo Gren's vocals courtesy of Eight Entertainment/Elektra Entertainment Group, Inc.

    User reviews56

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    Featured review
    Why? It was perfect! This remake SUCKED!
    Jordan Sparks had a real shot at stardom. She is tall, beautiful and talented. Unfortunately, instead of following her father's direction, she chose to chase that no talent slob, Jason Derulo. This movie should not have been made. Poor writing. It took a purely sweet coming of age story and made it taudry. Sister was a beautiful young woman who had no idea how she could turn men on their heads. In this remake, she is overtly sexual to sell her singing group! WHY? When the original Sparkle was released, I was a teenager. This movie was so uplifting. It showed the truth about a little fame on the poor. Drug addiction, loan sharks, alcoholism. In the end, Sparkle and Stick make it because they believed in one another. Please stop ruining our past! Trash this version. Just stick to the original Sparkle and you'll be fine.
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    • cindyu-71280
    • Oct 24, 2021

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 2012 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official site
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Akil Production Company
      • Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE)
      • Stage 6 Films
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    • 1 hour 56 minutes
      • Color
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital

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