0dffjordin sparks whitney houston sparkle 300x200 Jordin Sparks’ ‘Sparkle’ gets mixed reviews; Phillip Phillips at free concert Aug. 31 Centennial Olympic Park

Jordin Sparks with Whitney Houston in Houston’s final film. Jordin Sparks ‘ first feature film “Sparkle,” which opens today, received mixed reviews, with 53 percent of critics giving it a thumbs up on Rotten Tomatoes , which compiles such data. The summary: “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.” That doesn’t surprise me, having screened the film. It’s neither a bad film, nor a great film and certainly has its moments. And Jordin does a fine job while Whitney Houston evokes weight and… >>

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