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VHS : Double PlatinumIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Diana Ross, Brandy Norwood, Christine Ebersole, Allen Payne, Brian Stokes Mitchell directed by: Robert Allan Ackerman  List Price: $9.95 Price: $4.92 You Save: $5.03 (51%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9780767832557 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC ISBN: 0767832558 Label: Sony Pictures Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Sony Pictures Release Date: July 20, 1999 Running Time: 94 minutes Studio: Sony Pictures Theatrical Release Date: May 16, 1999 Sales Rank: 31049 Related Items: Editorial Review: Amazon.com: A soapy backstage melodrama originally produced for network broadcast, Double Platinum downplays show biz verisimilitude to turn on the tears. With '60s soul queen Diana Ross and '90s pop princess Brandy sharing production credit as well as billing, this formulaic tearjerker focuses on its stars' dramatic chops more than their musical prowess, a choice that won't deter their respective audiences, even as it disappoints less partisan music fans who might have hoped for a stronger musical component. Olivia King (Ross) is the former St. Louis housewife who abandoned her family for pop stardom, only to return 18 years later determined to meet, and reconcile with, her daughter, Kayla (Brandy), now nurturing her own footlight fantasies. But when the prodigal mom finally does reveal herself to the bright, feisty teen, Kayla is outraged and then hard-boiled. Olivia's offer to help the undeniably talented girl make industry contacts is accepted, with the bitter caveat that the superstar should abandon any hopes of a true maternal bond with her embittered daughter. The usually imperious Olivia meekly accepts those terms, while the secretly yearning Kayla keeps up her tough-cookie cover, but the plot telegraphs its ultimate destination, even as the tears flow. Both stars acquit themselves well in the story's stormier clashes, and the emotional tug of the story is well engineered to soak hankies. Less credulous viewers will be hampered by the original songs--when Ross steps on-stage, her regal demeanor and flashy (if occasionally silly) gowns support her supposed status as a legend, but the utterly forgettable, generic songs she mouths deflate that image. That said, viewers less interested in the actual music than the glitzy idea of the two characters may well be content to wallow in the waterworks of a story that could as easily have been titled Divas: The Next Generation. --Sam Sutherland Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Product DamagedI received this product but it was damaged and showed a lot of white snow. I contacted the seller several times to return the item but received no reply. Rating:  - MovieMy friend had been looking all over for this movie. I knew that I could count on Amazon to have it. Received the movie within five days in perfect condition. She was very happy. She watches it over and over again. Rating: - double platinumdouble platnium is one of the best movies i've ever seen. it has a magnifesent cast.brandy did a wonderful job playing kayla. also diana did a wonderful job playing olivia.this is a must see movie.i know i cried a few times. when i saw it i rented it a million times.then on my last birthday i got it.i've watched it another million times since.i also loved the songs that brandy and diana sang.like have you ever,almost doesn't count,love is all that matters,and happ. it is a wonderful drama.i loved ... Read More Rating: - Double PlatinumI thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Double Platinum was heartwarming as well as inspiring. Diana Ross is truly the consummate diva. She captures your attention whenever she walks out on a stage. The music made me cry, dance, think, and it made me want to sing. Yes, I ordered the CD, Every Day is a New Day! I have worn the grooves out of the CD and watched the movie three times. The duet with Diana Ross and Brandy was one of the highlights of the movie.I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have. Rating: - Enjoyable Diana Ross FlickDespite soul music legend, Diana Ross remaining one of the most successful female recording artist in history (a total of eighteen U.S number one hit titles to her credit) her movie career has never quite hit the heights of success as anticipated following her breathtaking performance as tortured Jazz legend, Billie Holiday in the oscar-nominated, Lady Sings The Blues (1972). Following Lady Sings The Blues, Diana went on to star in the moderately successful, Mahogany (1975), The Wiz ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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