Sparkle
2012 · 116 MIN · IMDB 5.8 · 6,773 VOTES · DIR. Salim Akil
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,557 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:10 Muhammad means "worthy of all praises" and Ali means "most high."
00:03:51 And besides, this old belly is what helps me sing.
00:08:30 - Good morning. - Good morning.
00:11:50 because I only came just so I could ask you out.
00:16:27 And I want to be... I am the next Berry Gordy.
00:22:07 because you and Dee gonna back her up.
00:26:02 Open it up.
00:31:21 ♪ Running, running I'm running, running ♪
00:35:39 ♪ Ooh, baby Nothing to be shy about ♪
00:40:03 ♪ Have a ball I hope my mama don't call ♪
00:44:10 Sister's not here yet. She said she was coming.
00:47:43 Got down on one knee and told me that he couldn't live without me.
00:53:35 Okay, you can open them.
00:58:17 ♪ With my man ♪
01:02:32 Ladies, you better get out of here. Called the cab, it's waiting out front.
01:07:48 You better keep writing those songs.
01:13:32 Look, if you want me to sing for this man, I need my makeup.
01:18:12 Shit! Get off me! Get off me!
01:24:36 ♪ His eye is on Is on the sparrow ♪
01:31:58 Let me tell you why you need me.
01:37:53 ♪ Doo doo doo doo ♪♪
01:42:32 Takes a lot of faith to do that, Sparkle.
01:47:18 ♪ But I can't, I can't, I can't No ♪
01:52:05 We love you, Sparkle!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,557
Dialogue density13.4 lines / min
First line00:00:10
Final line01:52:05
Production Record
DirectorSalim Akil
LanguageEnglish
Budget$14,000,000
Revenue$24,637,469
IMDb votes6,773