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Summary: i couldn't believe it myself..
Review: i actually liked this movie.mariah deserves an apology from critics they made her look so bad and the joke of the year.it's a simple fun movie that anybody would enjoy.forget the fact that you know who mariah carey is and watch it.
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Summary: SHAME ON THE PEOPLE WHO JUDGE A BOOK WITHOUT READING IT!!
Review: I saw this movie over the weekend and it was better than many of the over-hyped films that I have seen in recent history. It did not deserve all of the bad press. Mariah actually can act, surprisingly as good (if not better) than Jennifer Lopez. Her singing is by far better. It just goes to show that sometimes the media is only judging her based on her skimpy clothing and personal issues. They have not been unbiased and it is again a case of kicking people when they are down. I am not a big Mariah Carey fan and do think that she has let some of the diva stuff go to her head, but I would even give a good review to an enemy if they did a good job with something. It was entertaining.
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Summary: All that glitters is definitely not gold.
Review: It all began back in 1990, when a young music sensation with a vision of love set out to make it happen, giving us emotions deeper than we'd ever dreamed of, and warning us that someday, ooh, someday, she'd be the only one we'd be wishing for. And for a while, when this hero came along, with the strength to carry the world of music along, it seemed as if we couldn't live if living was without her. Let it be known, Mariah Carey was a favorite during my formative years, her music providing an outlet for emotional grief as well as jubilant bliss. As I grew up, it seemed she did not, as her music generated into little more than Britney Spears for the over 30's. And like most musicians and singers, Carey decided to take the fateful step into mega-stardom by bringing her voice, her looks, and her breasts, onto the big screen. That's where "Glitter" comes in, though I doubt the movie is more of a rise for the starlet than it is a crushing blow. It couldn't have come at a worse time, too, as Carey, suffering from various mental breakdowns and delusions of the booty-licious Jennifer Lopez trying to steal her fame, was more or less fragile. And while it may not be cordial to kick people when they're down, I think the atrocity that is "Glitter" is enough exception to this rule. The movie is pretty much a fictionalization of Carey's own rise to stardom, beginning with the life of young girl Billie Frank, whose mother works as a lounge singer. One night, a carelessly lit cigarette results in a change in Billie's life: she is forced to leave her mother and become the property of the state, living in a child care home and making two best friends who, you guessed it, will remain by her side, through thick and thin, throughout the entire movie. This I can stomach, but I'd like someone to explain to me just how her cat, seen as a kitten in Billie's younger years, also remains by her side throughout the entire movie. Getting back to the story, the movie skips a couple of years to find itself in 1983, where Billie is working as a backup singer, until she is discovered by famous DJ Dice (Max Beesley), who makes a deal for her contract and begins making her into a star. But while Billie wants to spread her wings and prepare to fly, Dice sees fit to rule over her decisions, his antics keeping her from such prestigious events as the USA Music Awards, and coming between her and her tag-along best friends. So what's a diva to do? Leave him, go back to him, pout and leave again... you see a pattern here? Of course you do: "Glitter" makes it so that no event, no plot development, however well-intentioned, is not foreseen at least half an hour before it arrives. The rags-to-riches story is so old, so worn out, that the film is like a slap in the face to the intelligence of moviegoers everywhere. The movie makes attempts to get our attention with two main subplots: Billie's search for her long-lost mother, and Dice's debt to Billie's former producer. Sadly, neither of these carry enough potency to make us believe in the material. I guess one could enjoy "Glitter" as an unintentional comedy, with its hilariously uproarious depiction of the 80's club scene in the Big Apple, and the abundance of lines like "I can't do this without you" and so forth. The real gut-buster is seeing Carey trotting around in front of the camera, putting forth her best effort, and seeing her fall flat on her face on almost every attempt. When she's not speaking, the movie almost shines; she opens her mouth, dialogue or musical number, and all that glitters is not gold. I can't really stand up for the movie on the grounds that longtime fans of Carey's music will appreciate the effort put forth here, either. Being a fan of her many songs before the downfall that began with her "Rainbow" release, I'm an avid believer that when Britney Spears hit the scene, Carey got nervous, thus the release of such brainless, beatless, mainstream songs as "Heartbreaker" and "Loverboy," one of the film's many incessantly played tracks. The soundtrack for "Glitter," populated with songs from its main attraction, is little more than a testament to my theory concerning her career's slow decline; whereas Carey used to be a trend-setter, she now sees it fitting to follow suit instead.
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Summary: this movie needs improvement
Review: This movie is disconcerting because it is cast "in a world" in the 80s but The film is set in the big-hair, big-shoulders, skinny-tie era of the early eighties, yet the characters' fashions and hairstyles look like taken from the late 90s.
COnsider Mariah's cover of Robert Palmer's "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On" -- the music is late 1990s-style, not early 1980s. Even the film's restaurants don't jibe; Asian-French fusion cuisine (consumed on Billie and Dice's first "date") didn't exist even in New York nearly 20 years ago. This movie bombed for a reason: Mariah was playing herself and there was no separation between her and Billie. The other problem with the movie is our inability to identify with the character. Basically she was poor who got rich....how many people does that happen to these days?
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Summary: GLITTER, AN EXCELLENT MOVIE
Review: I have no clue why people did not go see Glitter in the theaters. I watched it in the theaters and I loved the movie. The day the DVD came out I made sure I got a copy because there was only two copies left at the Circuit City I went to. I guess the reason people did not want to go to the theaters to watch the movie was because they didn't think Mariah could act, but she could. She is a great singer and actress and I hope the next movie that she'll be in will be a success. BUY THE DVD!!!!!!
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Summary: Wasn't given a fair chance!
Review: Believe me when I say I am not a huge Mariah Carey fan. Also believe me when I say I loved "Glitter". The storyline was wonderful. I really hate it for Mariah and the others that this movie was just picked apart so badly. Unfortunately it was released on the hills of tragedy and therefore not given the chance it warranted. I also feel that Mariah Carey wasn't given the chance to excel because of her "breakdown". I don't think a breakdown necessitates critics blasting apart an entire movie over one player! I think the story was well written and flowed nicely. It had comedy and drama and catchy songs! Before this movie was totally picked apart and not given a fair chance, the critics should look long and hard at ALL the crap we've had this past year. Ease up on Glitter. Buy it, rent it, own it!! It's great...REALLY!!
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Summary: Mariah Rulz!!!!:)
Review: I thought the movie Glitter was an awesome movie...and despite what the majority has been saying, Mariah really can act! I hope to definately see her in many more movies to come in the future. And to all those negative critics out there who are just jealous of her...DON'T HATE, APPRECIATE!
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Summary: Take "Glitter" for what it is!!!
Review: "Glitter" is a success at what was trying to be done. Watch "Fame", "Flashdance", "Who's That Girl" or "Footloose", & compare "Glitter" to these now classic 80's films. "Glitter" was set in the 80's & has a definite 80's musical feel to it. Fluff with fun, music & a little emotional substance. Mariah Carey is adorable, likable & not a bad actress. Think Jennifer Beals, Irene Cara or Madonna (in her early films). Not great, but convincing & good, far more than adequate. I , personally, really enjoyed the film. I think if more people actually watched it they would too!!! If they were going for oscars it doesn't work. But "Glitter" gets 5 stars from me for just plain fun.
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Summary: Mariah Glitters!
Review: I think this movie didn't do well for all the wrong reasons... the critics saw an easy target in Mariah Carey as she was going through a hard time, but she really carries the movie! The storyline is cute and moving, and of course the music performed is fantastic. Mariah proves she's not only one of the best singers of our time, she's also a sound actress and I'm certainly looking forward to her next movie!
As for the technical part of the DVD, I love the fact that it has two sides; 1 with the movie in 4:3 ratio, the other side in 16:9. I would have liked to see a behind-the-scenes documentary or something but the music videos are also a nice extra!
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Summary: Mariah does shine in Glitter
Review: Now I know that critics worldwide hated this movie, but I personally never expected it to be an Oscar-worthy movie anyway. And I also could care less about critics opinions. But this movie really did exceed my expectations. Mariah Carey, in her first major film role, does an exceptional job with her role as Billie Frank. Max Beesley was also great, with a rather one-dimensional character coming to life and depth in his hands. Da Brat was also wonderful, in her too few scenes. Overall, I loved it. I'm a HUGE fan of Mariah so I knew I would like it, but I truly think anyone who watches this movie will enjoy it, if they ignore what the critics said. It's an enjoyable movie, not something that requires deep concentration or thought. So in my opinion, "Glitter" does glitter. And Mariah does, too. And as for the critics, I never paid attention to them before, and after their harsh reaction to "Glitter" I never will again!
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