Sparkle (2007)
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Sparkle is a 2007 British comedy film written and directed by Tom Hunsinger and Neil Hunter starring Stockard Channing, Shaun Evans, Bob Hoskins and Amanda Ryan.
Plot: Sam Sparkes is a 22-year-old ready to strike out on is own in moving to London. When landlord Vince gets his brother Bernie to have friend Frank hire Sam as a waiter, Sam meets his soon-to-be PR boss, Sheila. Sensing opportunity, Sam charms himself a job as Sheila's PA... and her lover, but when Sam falls for Kate, he instigates a series of family revelations. As balancing his job and love life becomes overwhelming, unexpected twists and uncovered secrets force Sam to choose between his career and the love of his life. |
Shaun plays Sam
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Trivia
Originally the main character, Sam, was going to be an electrician. That is why the title was Sparkle. (In the UK, a sparky is a nickname for someone in that profession.) Over time, the plot developed and Sam's character was just looking for any kind work when he went to London. The producers, however, still wanted to call the film Sparkle so had to come up with another reason for that. They therefore gave Sam the surname Sparks, and developed his mum's character as a singer.
Originally the main character, Sam, was going to be an electrician. That is why the title was Sparkle. (In the UK, a sparky is a nickname for someone in that profession.) Over time, the plot developed and Sam's character was just looking for any kind work when he went to London. The producers, however, still wanted to call the film Sparkle so had to come up with another reason for that. They therefore gave Sam the surname Sparks, and developed his mum's character as a singer.
The Guardian, 17 August 2007 , Film Review: Sparkle
Sparkle is funny, likable and watchable
Eye for Film, 16 August 2007, Film Review: Sparkle
The chemistry between rising stars Shaun Evans (Sam) and Amanda Ryan (Kate) is undeniable, and carries the film through a lot of its more cliched moments
The Telegraph, 17 August 2007, Film Review: Sparkle
the very good Shaun Evans
Sparkle is funny, likable and watchable
Eye for Film, 16 August 2007, Film Review: Sparkle
The chemistry between rising stars Shaun Evans (Sam) and Amanda Ryan (Kate) is undeniable, and carries the film through a lot of its more cliched moments
The Telegraph, 17 August 2007, Film Review: Sparkle
the very good Shaun Evans
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For more pictures go to the Sparkle Gallery