Glitter
973
Drama. Romance
Billie Frank is a shy, young mixed-race girl who is sent away by her alcoholic mother at a very early age. At an orphanage, she befriends Louise and Roxanne. Flash forward to 1983. Billie and her friends are spotted by a record producer, Timothy Walker, who wants them to sing backup for his latest pop-music discovery. But when super DJ Dice hears Billie's incredible voice, he makes a shady deal with Timothy to get her out of that ... [+]
Author | Review | ||
---|---|---|---|
United States | Los Angeles Times | "'Glitter' is the week's only major Hollywood release, and it offers considerable escapist entertainment while hitting an affirmative note." | NEU |
United States | New York Daily News | "This is the worst performance by a pop star in a dramatic role since Madonna suited up for 'Shanghai Surprise.'" | NEG |
United States | Chicago Sun-Times | "Above all, the film is lacking in joy. It never seems like it's fun to be Billie Frank." | NEU |
United States | The Washington Post | "We don't have much space to tell you about 'Glitter', so we'll be blunt. This star vehicle for singer Mariah Carey is primarily a showcase for her breasts" | NEG |
United States | Variety | "'Glitter' deserves yet another title: 'A Star Is Dull.'" | NEG |
We encourage you to check the reviews' original sources. Intellectual property rights of these reviews belong to their authors and/or the correspondent media from which they have been extracted. If you'd like to help us to add more reviews to your favorite movies, just send us a message.