While undeniably melodramatic and old-fashioned, Sparkle transcends its formulaic trappings thanks to Salim Akil's empathetic direction and strong performances from a committed cast. Read critic reviews
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In 1968, girl groups and the Motown sound are sweeping the nation. Despite their mother's (Whitney Houston) misgivings, talented sisters Delores (Tika Sumpter), Sister (Carmen Ejogo) and Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) are taking Detroit by storm, and their dreams are even bigger. Their ambitious manager (Derek Luke) will do whatever it takes to make the big time, even if it means exploiting the sisters -- and his love for Sparkle -- for the foundation of a new musical empire.
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Rating: PG-13 (Drug Material|Domestic Abuse|Some Violence|Language|Mature Thematic Content|Smoking)
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Genre: Drama, Musical
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Original Language: English
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Director: Salim Akil
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Producer: Debra Martin Chase, T. D. Jakes, Curtis Wallace, Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil
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Writer: Mara Brock Akil
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Box Office (Gross USA): $24.4M
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Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Production Co: Debra Martin Chase, Akil Productions, T.D. Jakes Ministries
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Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital, SDDS
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A stellar supporting cast try to lift this above the mundane but the hackneyed script shackles it to dullsville.
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