Glitter (2001)

Despite box-office failure and the highly publicized fatigue of its star at the time of its fall 2001 release, Glitter is a surprisingly effective vehicle for pop diva Mariah Carey, who will delight her many fans in her appealing screen debut. The standard rags-to-riches plot unfolds with the predictability of falling dominoes, but there's simple, infectious charm in Carey's portrayal of Billie Frank, an urban thrush who's discovered by ace club DJ Dice (Max Beesley) and rises to stadium-filling stardom in the post-disco New York of 1983. One hoary subplot works (Billie's quest for her long-lost mother) and another doesn't (Dice's debt to a threatening rival), while Carey plays a variant of herself with a gentle blend of vulnerability and good-girl fortitude. With a bright supporting cast and a stellar soundtrack, this movie didn't deserve the bad rap it got, and like her determined yet delicate character, Carey emerges unscathed despite considerable odds against her. --Jeff Shannon Amazon.com

good

I was pleased with the promptness of the order and the DVD was in good condition. May 31, 2008

this rules

this is not crap it's not horrible this rules you guys listen how much she went through 1. she went into a nervous breakdown 2. she had never acted before 3. she had tons of competition with other so-called celebrities but it was awesome and loverboy rules i strained my voice trying to sing it but that movie is the best and the songs are the best especially Reflections (Care Enough) but it was a typical storyline she can sing she leaves her boyfriend blah but it still rules May 24, 2008

All that glitters is gold... not!

Glitter starring Mariah Carey is so awful that you can't help but laugh at this box office disaster. I watched this turkey on t.v. awhile back and the critics were right, Glitter is one of the worst films of all-time. Mariah has stated this movie is not autobiographical but it is! I feel sorry for people who actually enjoyed this film, it's one thing to like Mariah's music but she can't act! This won't be a cult classic anytime soon, yawn! May 2, 2008

Glitter

i wasnt pleased with this item at all. the dvd doesnt even work so i would like to get my money back if possible. February 13, 2008

Worst Vaintiy Project Ever!

I can't even begin to tell you how bad this movie is!

"WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS"

It starts out with Billi Frank as a biracial child (no suprise there considering the fact that this is very losely based on Mariah Carey, also played by Mariah Carey), of an struggling, single black mother. Her white father barely pays child support. So when her mother loses her job at the jazz club (she's a singer by the way), and the building is set on fire, due to her mother's carelessness, Billi is sent to live in an orphanage, there she meets her two friends.

Flashforward to the present, she and her two best friends from the orphanage, are grown up and backup singers for a Jennifer Lopez like woman, who is wrost then Jlo. Well as the story goes on, the DJ hears Billi's voice in the background and meets Billi. Then they become lovers.

And from there on, it gets very stupid and bad. I mean this movie was so boring it's not even funny! I don't think that acting is Mariah's area anyways. And who the heck is Max Beesley? I don't like the plot that's all I'm saying. So warning, don't watch the movie, you'll be bored to tears! December 2, 2007

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