Review of Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) by Sovrinav — 14 Feb 2018
The best thing about this movie was that I was alone in a theater at 1:45 on a Tuesday afternoon which meant I could sing along, check my Facebook, answer a text, and put my feet up on the back of the seat in front of me.
Oh, Bellas, you had so much promise. But there are so many things about this trio of films I absolutely hated --- from the gratuitous vomit scenes early in the franchise to the awkward sexual jokes and Chloe singing every part from soprano to bass!!!????!!! and this third installment doesn't make any of the shortcomings any better.
From the very beginning, it feels forced -- yeah, they ALL quit their jobs and take off on a moments notice to do a USO tour that Aubrey's dad (isn't that convenient) gets them under contract to do.
The "riff off" in the hanger is an embarrassment...these girls clearly have no idea how real musicians behave and having Gail and whatshisname doing a "documentary" makes no sense.
It's all forced. There are some sparkling moments...and Fat Amy really is the anchor that ties them all together, but, in general, the script lacks direction and tries to be too many things (i.e. the daddy/daughter storylines, the forced romances, the action/suspense/kidnapping scenes.
.etc.). It just flounders and moves awkwardly from scene to scene. Of course Becca is a "genius" and gets discovered and "wins" but of course she pulls her girls -- totally unrehearsed on stage for an amazing performance.
Riiiiiiight. It could have been brilliant ---but I'm glad is Aca-over.
This review of Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) was written by Sovrinav on 14 Feb 2018.
Pitch Perfect 3 has generally received mixed reviews.
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