Review of Pitch Perfect (2012) by Sara L — 25 May 2016

Right on Pitch and Just About Perfect.

It's more than just words and notes; the music is right on pitch and just about perfect in this remix musical production. From "No Diggity" by Backstreet to "Don't You Forget About Me" by Simple Minds, this film will have you wanting to sing and dance in your own a cappella rumble. Based on Mickey Rapkin's book, Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory. This story line may be predictable, but you will not leave without a smile on your face. This is a hilarious, up beat comedy that mixes between "Glee" and "Bring it On.".

Beca (Anna Kendrick) a quiet, sarcastic, witty, girl arrives at Barden University pressured by her father to get an education. She could care less about grades, but has a love for music. While attending college, she joins an a cappella group (The Bella's) hoping to help them make a comeback for the national a cappella championship title. Beca brings her remixing abilities and changes the tone from "The Sign," by Ace of Base to "Cups" her own original song. She finds herself remixing more than just music as she falls in love with the rivals (The Tremblemakers) lead singer, Jesse (Skylar Astin) who is handsome, sparking, fresh, and charming. He will do just about anything to keep Beca interested in him with flirting, teasing, and hanging out.

As both groups prepare for Nationals, Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) holds up her hilarious character, just like she played in "Bridesmaids." She is full of laughs and shows zero lack of confidence regardless of her appearance. She has many funny punch lines including;.

"Whoomp there it is!".

"I've been shot!".

"Acca-awkward.".

"Yeah, no, don't put me down for cardio.".

Some of the many great moments in the film will stir up feelings of embarrassment, to the excitement of accomplishment. Somehow you will wonder how they can make so many noises with their mouths. The musical numbers are extremely well done and the cast shimmers through with every single note.

In the final round of the competition, both the Bella's and the Treblemaker's show off their musical talent along with their choreographed moves. Chloe (Brittany Snow) and Aubrey (Anna Camp) as team captains of the Bella's group back off and let Beca lead their team to victory with "Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars and "Don't You Forget About Me" by Simple Minds. The Tremblemaker's come in close second with "Bright Lights, Bigger City" by Cee Lo Green and a little bit of "Magic" by B.o.B ft. Rivers Cuomo. You might not agree with the outcome, but needless to say, the finale will make you want to get down and belt out loud right along with them.

Pitch Perfect not only hits many high notes for its humor, it definitely gives a sublime spin on old school music mixed with a new age beat.