Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition (www.imdb.com).
Director: Jason Moore
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Skylar Astin, Benjamin Platt, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Elizabeth Banks
Pitch Perfect; think Glee but bigger, stronger and wittier. This dramedy draws in a wider crowd thanks to some tenacious cast. The entertainment, similar to films Step Up and Street Dance, is refreshing, funny, with a tinge of seriousness. It's just the right blend. The singing is a tad cheesy but mostly catchy. Kendrick is sublime as new girl Beca. Rebel Wilson steals the show with her raucous newcomer. 'You call yourself Fat Amy? Yeah, so twig bitches like you don't do it behind my back'. They spice up the The Bellas, which includes different stereotypes that are cliche yet never feel like they are. The events inbetween the songs, duels and music keep things ticking smoothly, with The Bellas struggling to adapt and the Astin/Kendrick wobbly romance adding to PP's light yet serious feel. This film, after all, is for all, not just Glee enthusiasts.
4/5
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