Top Ten Musical Group Flicks
These films show the difficulty of being in a singing group.
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The Jacksons - Many people have tried and failed, that is, to be part of a musical group without any hiccups. Here we recap the Top Ten Musical Group films that feature music groups as they strive for superstardom amidst a crazy industry.Although The Jackson 5 kept crowds dancing with their many '70s hits, there were soon-to-be public issues that affected their growth. Without a doubt, though, The Jackson 5 was one of the first major boy bands and was home for one of the greatest entertainers for decades to follow, Michael Jackson.(Photo: ABC)
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The Five Heartbeats - Like most groups in film, The Five Heartbeats start from humble beginnings, forming an ambitious quartet ready to make their mark in music. Soon the group disbands, and a few members succumb to the pressures of the industry and indulge in the low notes of drugs. (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox Films)
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Why Do Fools Fall in Love? - This movie depicts one of the more tragic outcomes for a musical group. Larenz Tate portrays Frankie Lymon after his stint as part of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers.Tate's character soon gives in to the temptation of drugs, specifically heroin, and his wives are left fighting in a messy battle for his assets.(Photo: Warner Bros Pictures)
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Sparkle - After defying their mom and the odds, Sparkle, played by Jordin Sparks, and her sisters, Sister (Tika Sumpter) and Dee (Carmen Ejogo), jump their way to performances and TV appearances. Sparkle eventually manages to get away from it all by continuing to write songs, and she orchestrate her own musical showcase. Dee and Sister, on the other hand, are not so lucky.(Photo: Sony Pictures)
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The Temptations - The Temptations explores the story behind one of Motown's hottest acts, a group that shooped their way up the charts in the 1960s.Told through the eyes of the last surviving member, Otis Williams, we learn that it's important to share your history, good or bad.(Photo: De Passe Entertainment)
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