Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #52789 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-10-13
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
• Formats: PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 100 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Set in the mid-1980s against a backdrop of the rising club scene Glitter is the tale of Billie Frank, a modest young singer with a phenomenal talent just hoping to make it big in New York City. Billie (Mariah Carey) hooks up with super-cool club DJ and producer Dice (Max Beesley) and, as you might guess, hits the big time. But as both her lover and producer, Dice is a bit put out by the label's recommendation that Billie finds a more talented producer, while at the same time her girlfriends are telling her to "kick him to the kerb". So that's the basic gist. Throw in an estranged alcoholic mother and the rags-to-riches story is complete, or sadly not as the case might be.

Presumably because the story is an old chestnut that everyone involved knows has been roasted a few too many times already the filmmakers thought it wasn't worth bothering with trying to make the plot even vaguely interesting, and it drags for what seems like days. The two leads are likeable characters, though their performances don't make up for the plodding storyline. Mariah is just Mariah--smiling, singing and equally accomplished at both--whereas Beesley is let down by his shocking American accent. If you like the sound of early US Garage and post-disco dance music then Mariah's soundtrack is a winner (although it got slated) but Glitter isn't even one of those films that's so bad it's good. It's just dull.

On the DVD: Glitter comes complete with a redundant director's commentary that attempts to explain events requiring no explanation, a cheesy trailer which is very sparkly, plus bog-standard discographies and filmographies of the cast and director.--David Trueman

Special Features
2.40 Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1

Synopsis
The story of Billie Frank, a young and talented singer trying to make the big time in New York. Her big break comes in the form of DJ and record producer, Julian Dice and what follows is a relationship between the two.

Customer Reviews

Glitering performance, critics can be wrong
Ignore the critics! Glitter may not have been the best film ever made but it certainly wasnt the worst. Glitter is quite a girly film and can be emotional. The story line is basic but keeps you interested. Mariah delivers a great performance and film has a lot of little comments that make you snigger to stop it from becoming over the top. It may be a musical but its not as drastic as julie andrews in the sound of music, its a musical because its about a singer Mariah doesnt just burst into song. If your a true mariah fan u will love or even you like a good chick flic, its worth everybody seeing once (and its alot better than Britneys Crossroads!) enjoy it happy shoppers!

Average, good feeling and entertaining movie
Being a fan of Mariah Carey I expected this film to be good despite the reviews from the critics. Ok her performance was not oscar winning and the film wasnt either and it didnt deserve the bad reviews it got but I think people, especially the critics were expecting too much of Mariah for her first real role in a film. As far as the soundtrack music goes it was good enough and clever and to say it was based on 80's music what do people expect? Its the theme of the film. If your a fan of Mariah then you will no doubt enjoy it anyway, but if you aren't then it still is worth renting out on video/dvd to watch and to give it a chance.

Last Night Glitter saved my Life
I was SO impressed with Mariah's performance in Glitter. The script was so enticing my mouth was open in awe, wider than Mariah's clevage. And the music is SO good. Me and my boyfriend were both wet when she sang Never Too Far at the end. It was like she was singing to us. And she was nearly crying, further showing the acting talent of Mariah. The plot gripped me tighter than those dresses hug her busty figure. I loved the way the silver sticker moved around her body...you never knew where it was going to end up next. Mariah will spark a frenzy of purchasing granny-knickers after the most erotic sex scene in the history of film. Buy it....or Mariah will never accept you as a Lamb!!