![]() ![]() SPARKLE is a remake of the 1976 music drama of the same name. (CCC, BBB, Ab, Ro, LL, VV, S, A, DD, MM) Very strong Christian, biblical, moral worldview with several scenes involving the church, choir, or the pastor, with some less prominent anti-Christian elements presented throughout the story often by Satin’s remarks such as time wasted in prayer, plus some Romantic elements as heroine pursues her dreams toward a composing/singing career 13 obscenities and a few instances of toilet humor and black people saying racial jokes/racial slang three counts of depicted domestic violence with Satin hitting Sister in the face, beating her with a belt, and an accidental death in self-defense fornication implied between engaged couple and several instances of passionate kissing, plus provocative and sensual dancing in short/scant dresses no nudity, but Sister wears extremely short robe and lingerie nightgown light alcohol drinking and one occurrence of Satin becoming verbally abusive after drinking, though not appearing to be drunk smoking, two counts of cocaine snorting depicted, implied cocaine use at other times and, lying, young adults sneaking in and out of parent’s home, cursing and disrespect to reverend and mother, arguing, fighting, and family dysfunction including disobedience and defiance of parents. However, extreme caution is advised for SPARKLE for some domestic violence, drug use, and foul language. The movie also has many transcendent, heartfelt themes such as faith, stewardship, love, and sacrifice. There are scenes honoring God in prayer and praise in both the home and church. SPARKLE has a strong Christian worldview. This reinforces the movie’s dichotomy between what is godly and what is worldly, saintly versus sinful, or good versus evil. Both gospel music and secular music are performed. Viewers likely will be reminded that Jordin Sparks, as Sparkle, is truly a talented vocalist. There are several successful musical moments. The production quality in SPARKLE is excellent. Just as their popularity and success begins to grow, things take a devastating and tragic twist. Sparkle and her two sisters form a girl group. A young woman named Sparkle must find the courage to believe in her own gift, overcome her fears and strong-willed mother’s objection to follow her dreams of being a singer/songwriter. I give this film green light.SPARKLE is a remake of a 1976 musical drama. One last thing, I also got choked up again when Jordan sang at the conclusion of the film. Do I think that this will be the film of the year? No, but I do think that Director Salim Akil did a good enough job to warrant the price of a ticket. By the way, there was a women sitting in my row that was singing along with all the songs that she remembered (I was cracking up). There were times that the group was singing without mikes and the half-naked dress would have never been acceptable during that time (I don't think). I do have to say that there were some faux pas in the film. Derek Luke (Stix) is the group's manager and Sparkle's love interest who is just trying to do the right thing. She is the "grounded" sister of the bunch and demonstrates that by having clear goals set and a strong sense of self. Tika Sumpter (Dolores) has come a long way since her days on the television soap One Life to Live. Whoever did his make-up did a darn good job. Bryce) hit the screen, I was looking at him and I knew that I had seen him on screen before, but I just could not place him. Both were captivating and although you knew from the start where this relationship was heading, it did not matter because you wanted to see it play out. Carmen Ejogo (Sister) almost stole the show along with Mike Epps (Satin). With this being her film debut, I am sure that we will be seeing a lot more of Jordan on screen. Jordan Sparks (Sparkle) was made for this role. Not just because she was singing but because I realized how much I missed her. Whitney (Emma) did an outstanding job in this film and I have to admit that when she sang I got a little (okay, a lot) choked up. I have to admit that my main reason for going to see this film was because I wanted to see Whitney Houston in her swan song performance. I think that the cast that was assembled for this film did an excellent job. This film is very predictable, but I did not care. ![]() I have to say that I liked this version of Sparkle better than the original and I am definitely glad that they changed the story up a bit. ![]()
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