5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sparkle (2012)
Sparkle (2012)
Overview
Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores apolitical themes of ambition, family struggles, and personal choices within the music industry, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology from either the left or the right.
The movie features a diverse, predominantly Black cast, which is central to its narrative set in 1960s Detroit. The story explores the challenges and successes of its characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes the primary focus of its narrative.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a significant source of moral guidance, strength, and community support, particularly through the character of Emma. Her faith is depicted with respect and nuance, serving as a foundation for the family's values and a source of resilience in the face of adversity.
The film 'Sparkle' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its storyline is centered on the challenges faced by a singing group and their family, without incorporating queer identities or experiences into the narrative.
The film "Sparkle" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the journey of three sisters in the music industry and their personal struggles, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2012 film "Sparkle" is a remake of the 1976 film. All major characters in the 2012 version, including Sparkle, Sister, Dee, Stix, Levi, Satin, and the mother figure, retain the same gender as their counterparts in the original film.
The 2012 film "Sparkle" is a remake of the 1976 film of the same name. Both versions feature an ensemble of predominantly Black characters, with the main roles consistently portrayed by Black actors across both adaptations. No character established as one race in the original was portrayed as a different race in the remake.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.2
Critic Ratings
5.7
5.4
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