September 13, 2008
Mariah Carey = super cliche movie.
Mariah Carey,
Max Beesley,
Terrence Howard,
Da Brat,
Tia Texada
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The acting debut of pop music diva Mariah Carey loosely traces the singer's real-life trajectory to fame. Carey is Billie, an impoverished girl growing up in a tough New York neighborhood abandoned by... read more
Directed by: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Release Date: September 21, 2001
DVD Release Date: January 15, 2002
Stats: 2,501 reviews
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September 4, 2007When I worked at a video story we kept this film in the horror section. Nuff Said.
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February 24, 2006[font=Arial][color=darkred]It must be seen to be believed. A new college crap-fest drinking game has begun. Begin the 'Glitter' midnight shows! A new age is upon us! Forget the BC/AD time change, this is larger. Our land will now be known in two segments of time, Before 'Glitter'... read more
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April 2, 2010I totally get how everyone thinks this movie is absolutely horrible. However, I don't share everyone's opinion. I thought this movie was below-average, but definitely not one of the worst movies I've ever seen. And Mariah Carey, while obviously self-obsessed, was not that bad.
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December 17, 2009When you're in the same ballpark as Gigli, Ishtar and Battlefield Earth you KNOW you have a major league stinker on your hands. Quite possibly the worst music-genre movie ever made and definitely one of the 10 worst movies of all time. Way to go Mariah! This thing was so bad I sw... read more
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May 29, 2009it was the best movie ever and mariah carey rocked during the movie i am her biggest fan ever every!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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March 23, 2009it was not as bad a people made it out to be i think every one just expected too much out her her...not every one can do every thing well.
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March 16, 2009I am actually an extra in this favorite film of mine that I used to partially name my production company after featuring the Devine Diva of the 21st Century!!!
Critic Reviews
March 5, 2007
Christy Lemire, Associated Press
October 5, 2001
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
A vehicle that tarnishes as you watch it, leaving this troubled chart-topper lost in a sea of drunken, maudlin cliches. Full Review
October 1, 2001
(CNN.com) Paul Clinton, CNN.com
Total escapism without a shred of believability. Full Review
September 26, 2001
Megan Rosenfeld, 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.
September 26, 2001
Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
A derivative mishmash of cinematic and real-life situations. Full Review
September 26, 2001
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Carey, so vibrant and upbeat in music videos during the 1990s, simply does not register on the big screen.
September 26, 2001
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Carey acts the way Jennifer Lopez sings -- meekly and badly.
September 26, 2001
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
have risen above screenwriter Kate Lanier's mundane show-biz saga. Full Review
September 26, 2001
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Though the story repeats every cliche of the form, it manages to get things wrong in new and fascinating ways. Full Review
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