![]() ![]() ![]() Several of the late pop diva’s lines in the movie induce goose bumps, such as when she matter of factly asks, “Was my life not enough of a cautionary tale for you?” So unfolds Sparkle, a modern morality play with a sobering message made all the more telling by serving as Whitney Houston’s cinematic farewell. Meanwhile, Sparkle starts dating Stix (Derek Luke) who encourages the talented sisters to form a trio and take a shot at superstardom. Given Sister’s materialistic nature, it’s easy to guess that that she would opt to entertain the overtures of the latter, a misogynist with a dark side yet to reveal itself. She’s only been back in town for two months, but already has a couple of suitors competing for her hand, Levi (Omari Hardwick), a penniless, perfect gentleman, and Satin (Mike Epps), a flashy, silky smooth operator. But seductive Sister ( Carmen Ejogo) is just the opposite, being a confident extrovert who craves the limelight and the attention of men.Ĭonsequently, it’s no surprise that Sister might rebel and run away from home, rather than abide by her mother’s restrictive house rules. Self-effacing Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) is a gifted composer who’s too shy to perform any of her heartfelt ballads in public. However, each girl also has her own distinctive personality yearning to express itself.īrainy Dolores (Tika Sumpter) has her mind set on attending Meharry School of Medicine. That’s why the overprotective single-mom feels fortunate to be able to raise them in a middle-class suburb of Detroit where she keeps them on the straight and narrow path via a steady diet of Christianity and high expectations.Īll three siblings have inherited the ability to sing from their mother, a blessing they put to good use for the Lord in the church choir every Sunday. ![]() Read the book Sparkle Based Upon the Screenplay by Denene Millner Excellent (★★★★)Įmma Anderson (Whitney Houston) didn’t want her daughters to follow in her footsteps by having babies as teenagers while squandering their future in the futile pursuit of celebrity and bad boys who wouldn’t treat them like ladies. In Theaters: Wide Rated PG-13 for violence, profanity, drug use, smoking, mature themes and domestic abuse. Singing Siblings Seek Fame in Remake of Musical Morality Play Sparkle ![]()
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