The new version, directed by Salim Akil Jumping the Broom , television series The Game , is believed to follow a similar story line, with Jordin Sparks as the titular character who must find a way to achieve stardom despite the drama surrounding her family.
The original character, named Effie in the film, was incarnated by Mary Alice. No cause of death has been given. Houston also had a strong influence on numerous film soundtracks, producing and recording on Exhale and a host of other films. Houston also had an important if less high-profile role in the movies: she served as a producer on The Princess Diaries franchise.
Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. All rights reserved. Top credits Director Sam O'Steen. See more at IMDbPro. Trailer Sparkle Photos Top cast Edit. Philip Michael Thomas Stix as Stix. Irene Cara Sparkle as Sparkle.
Lonette McKee Sister as Sister. Dwan Smith Delores as Delores. Mary Alice Effie as Effie. Dorian Harewood Levi as Levi. Tony King Satin as Satin. Beatrice Winde Mrs. Waters as Mrs. Bob Delegall Mr. Daniels as Mr. Daniels as Robert W. Sam O'Steen. Joel Schumacher story by screenplay by Howard Rosenman story by. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Three sisters Sister and the Sisters from Harlem become singers. This film tells of how drugs ruin Sister's relationships and eventually end her life.
Did you know Edit. Trivia Although the film was reported to be a disastrous box office bomb back in , the box office records for the film have remained anonymous and it is unknown how much money the film made during its theatrical run.
Goofs The film begins in But when Stix gets to work at the record store, there is a copy of The Coasters' "One By One" album, an album that was released in Quotes Sparkle : What do you want? Alternate versions UK releases are cut by 26 secs to remove footage of cockfighting. Connections Edited into Afro Promo User reviews 23 Review. Top review. Based on the story of The Supremes, SPARKLE is a pretty entertaining gem that manages to get you caught up in the story even though there's no question it's all rather predictable and at times too cute for its own good.
I think the most attractive thing the film has going for it are the songs composed by Curtis Mayfield. Another major plus is the performance of Cara who easily steals the film. From the very first time you see Cara she just grabs you up and takes you along on this journey. Another good performance comes from Philip Michael Thomas as the man in her life trying to make her see how special of a talent she has.
Lonette McKee is also good as the older sister who gets mixed up in the drugs. The film was a dream project for Houston, who helped bring it to life with Debra Martin Chase, her longtime friend and producer. Together, they've had a string of movie hits, including "The Princess Diaries. We were both inspired by it. And so when she mentioned, 12 years ago, 'what about we remake 'Sparkle'," I was like, 'oh my God, of course,' and the journey began. But a lot would happen during those 12 years. Then, Houston spiraled into a much-publicized drug problem.
But despite all that, Chase said she never doubted that her friend was up for the challenge of seeing "Sparkle" through. I knew she wouldn't let me down. I knew she wouldn't let herself down.
She both wanted this and needed it. So last year, when "Sparkle" finally was ready to shoot, Chase said Houston jumped into the role of no-nonsense Emma. Drug abuse and domestic violence are major themes in the film, as they were in Houston's personal life. But on set, Chase insists Houston was sober and present.
I know who I'm looking at and people will too when they see the movie. She's present, fully, and she looks beautiful. Chase said Houston bonded with her year-old co-star, Jordin Sparks, the "American Idol" winner who wowed audiences with her gorgeous looks and powerful voice on the show in
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