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Sparkler

Play trailer Sparkler R 1999 1h 36m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A woman (Park Overall) leaves her unfaithful husband, takes a trip to Las Vegas with three guys and meets a former pal (Veronica Cartwright) from high school.
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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Jan 18, 2023
Overall and Cartwright are especially winning, and Cartwright makes Dottie appealing in the vulnerability and longing that lurks beneath her hard, painted and bewigged surface. “Sparkler” lives up to its name. Go to Full Review Brendan Kelly Variety Jan 18, 2023
An often funny, always captivating ride through the kitschy underbelly of life on the road to Vegas. Go to Full Review Cass Clarke Slashfilm Jan 27, 2023
"Sparkler" serves us with slice-of-life queer acceptance, camp, and curiosity. Go to Full Review TV Guide Staff TV Guide Jan 18, 2023
With its heart on its sleeve and not much on its mind, Darren Stein's uneven comedy floats along on a few good laughs and a certain goofy charm. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Queer.Horror.Movies. Jan 16, 2023
4/5
Sparkler dazzles thanks to earnest performances, offbeat comedy, and surprisingly complex emotional beats. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 12, 2005
1/5
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May 22, 2015 I have never understood why this film failed to connect with audiences or critics. This is a great directorial debut that is well acted and carries a twisted heart. See more Jan 9, 2014 A stylish and highly underrated independent film. Park Overall is amazing. See more May 15, 2009 I liked the movie.(: I love the 3 guys there's so adorable in this movie. I miss seing them. See more May 15, 2008 This movie is so hard to find! It's quite a treasure. A good movie featuring Park Overall and Freddie Prinze Jr. It has a good GLBT theme too. I like it because it shows the rougher side of Vegas and the desert between. See more Feb 5, 2008 hilarious & touching story See more Jul 13, 2007 i love me some PARK OVERALL! yeah, she rocks! plus, jamie kennedy & freddie price jr. are magic, though you wouldn't expect them to be. See more Read all reviews
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Darren Stein

Director

Park Overall

Melba May

Veronica Cartwright

Dottie Delgato

Jamie Kennedy

Trent

Steven Petrarca

Joel

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Brad

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Movie Info

Synopsis A woman (Park Overall) leaves her unfaithful husband, takes a trip to Las Vegas with three guys and meets a former pal (Veronica Cartwright) from high school.
Director
Darren Stein
Producer
Jennifer Amerine, Kimberly Jacobs
Screenwriter
Catherine Eads, Darren Stein
Distributor
Columbia TriStar Home Video, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Columbia, TriStar Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 19, 1999, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.5K
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Surround
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