Very refreshing, a great introduction to Jordin Sparks...I went out and purchased the CD from WalMart that opening night... Whitney sang HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW and tore it UP!!!! The audience applauded!!! Go see the movie

There are a lot of changes in this movie from the original, but the message is still the same. I myself had to seperate the old from the new, so that I could thoroughly appreciate the changes. I was so surprised at Jordin Sparks performance in the movie. She did an excellent job, and her singing was superb. It was so good to see my girl Nippy on screen for her final performance. And when she sang His Eye Is On The Sparrow, she definitely delivered as I knew she would. Whitney at her worst, was still superior to most at their best. In my eyes she could do no wrong though..And I Will Always Love You Nippy. Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick, Derek Luke, Cee-Lo, Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo, and the entire cast were superb. Was good to see singer Kem also in the movie. I initially thought the casting for the men could have been changed around, but after seeing everyones role was perfect for them. I just had to stop thinking about the original....LOL...Go see for yourself that this is a winner,

I loved it. The cast did a wonderful job and I really enjoyed the twist from the original movie which came out the year I was born. Go see it.

I'm a fan of the original movie (I know the script by heart), so I was ready to compare and hate this updated version. But let's be clear: this is NOT a "re-make" but a "reimagining" of Sparkle, and with that pronouncement, the scriptwriters had free reign to create something new. Loved it! Critics: Discuss flaws. Don't bash. It works! The original was MAJORLY flawed and this version isn't perfect, but for its purpose and intended audience, it doesn't need to be. Just satisfy & entertain old fans and newbies, e.g., we don't need 60s social statements other than Delores' afro. Paying homage, writers kept the major songs (although not the choreography) and plot points intact, and there are a few lines and scenes from the original to appease us cultish die-hards. For us, the characters were already developed. Additionally, we're used to suspending disbelief and providing our own dramatic tension when it is absent on the screen, which was almost too dark to see in the '76 version.

Neva wanted to watch the original, I jus didnt care enuff to wanna invest my time, so i was skeptical abt this one. Whatta pleasant surprise, it was really well put together cast, story was great , acting was great. I have every intention on watching the original today.