As I browsed through the movie listings on all the cinema web sites, only one movie fitted the film category that could make me make a trip to the mall. The movie was a musical starring Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks. A quick search on the movie review site “Rotten Tomatoes” showed a rating of only 58 %. Not high enough to make anyone head to the nearest mall to get a ticket to watch it. I watched the trailer, but still wasn’t fascinated enough to decide to go and see it. I’m not sure what exactly made me go and watch it….maybe it was mainly because there wasn’t anything else that grabbed my attention.
I also knew for a fact that “Rotten Tomatoes” are a tough bunch of folks. They rarely give high ratings to any flick. So if they rated the movie at 58 %, then it must be worth watching. It can’t be that bad. They just didn’t think it was that amazing and not to be missed.
So, I went to the mall, paid a home service bill, had a quick lunch at the food court, then made my way to the cinema located at the other end of the mall. On my way, I passed a coffee place and couldn’t help but think how a nice warm drink would be great to have at the usually chilled theater. A number of new holiday season coffee drinks only gave me the affirmation that I needed to get something from the cafe. I asked for a to-go box for my salted caramel budino and water bottle, and made my way to the cinema’s ticket counter. As I was about to pay for my ticket, the cashier lady informed me that I wasn’t allowed to take in outside food or drinks, and that the cinema policy is quite strict about it. I had been gulping down my lunch and running across the mall to make it on time for the movie, and now I find out that I can’t go inside with my goody box of festive decaf coffee and water! I decided not to buy the ticket and went to sit on a nearby sofa to have my warm drink. Luckily, when I had gone back and purchased my ticket for the same time slot, I still managed to make it on time before the movie had started. Thank God for the 15 minute commercial break.
The movie was set in the 1960’s Motown era. Everything from the fashion to the make-up to the hairstyles reflected the elegance of the decade. Bold colored sequin cocktail dresses adorned the singers’ sexy figures. Puffed-up big hair do’s from the disco days were manifested on all the actresses’ heads. Dramatized eyes, contoured cheeks, and pale shimmery lips made for a beautiful sultry look.
Being a huge fan of vintage home decor, I found myself hooked on the pretty floral prints and antique pieces thrown in the different corners of the rooms….The pale mustard and sage green hues complimented each other in the various settings. I would have loved to star in the movie just to have the privilege of sitting in one of those stylish scenes.
The story revolves around a struggling artist who tries to make it in the music industry, but is faced by family issues. Mainly a very strict and religious mother who believes that her daughters should become doctors or marry ones…the mother played by Whitney Houston would ask her daughters to curl their hair and go to bed early in preparation for church Sundays. She would never support her daughters’ singing career as a result of her own failed marriage due to a career in the music business. Despite all of the rigid rules set by the mother, “Sparkle” played by Jordin Sparks finds a way to make it in the end, even if that meant sneaking out of her bedroom’s window to go and perform at a local club.
I’m a sucker for inspirational stories and this musical was no exception. It proves to you that the journey to realizing your dreams may not be smooth-sailing. There will be many bumps along the way…but if you have the passion and determination, anything can be possible.
Another element that made this movie a winner in my book was the charming Motown love songs and grooves…Have a listen to some of the songs featured in the movie:
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Vintage era, Motown grooves, and a happy American dream ending, what more can you wish for? š
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