Meet the Bellas. They are Barden U's all-girl a cappella group. Sure, they look like snobby stewardesses. Sure, none of their songs come from this century. And yeah, they are a constant and distant second to BU's all-male group in all the competitions. Okay...I'm not painting a flattering picture here, am I? But in all honesty, there's not a lot of positives to share and the a cappella judges concur. Looking for some new blood...check that--'looking for anyone who can carry a tune', the Bellas turn to a unique cast of characters. There's Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson). She's a blunt, but full of life no non-sense kind of gal. There's Beca (Anna Kendrick). She's a rebel that doesn't even want to be in college, much less the Bellas. There's Lily (Hana Mae Lee). Shealdlsglsaldg. What? Didn't catch that? Well, you won't understand anything this girl says either. They are just three of several added to Chloe and Aubrey's (Brittany Snow and Anna Camp) perfect little group where no change is allowed. EVER! This unwillingness to adapt is a problem if the Bellas are to ever overtake the fellas in the national competition. One of those guys, Jesse (Skylar Astin) has set his sights on Beca--not that she's really noticed or even cares, mind you. At any rate, Beca starts to care...about the group at least...and begins butting heads with the ultimate traditionalistic Aubrey. Yadayadayada...Beca journeys from indifference to impact as she begins to care about a great many things upon arriving in the land of self-discovery.
It's fun. I'll go with 3.5 Stars. Pitch Perfect is an entertaining ride with characters that are easy to like; easy to dislike (when you're supposed) and easy to connect with on the various levels of personal evolution that most humans experience. Pitch Perfect has its funny moments. It is NOT a collegiate version of Bridesmaids so don't set yourself up for that kind of disappointment. However, there are some genuinely comedic moments in this flick that will draw a smile or two.
You will also enjoy the characters. They are, for the most part, a fun group. Yeah, it can get frustrating. After all, you know what the group needs to do to improve, but they won't do it. You know a good pitch slap to Beca would wake her from a rebellious slumber, but it's slow to come. All in all, that is really just life, right? Don't we all watch train wrecks in the making among our friends? Aren't we each train wrecks waiting to happen, at times anyway? Allow yourself to suck it up and enjoy the ride. Embrace these characters and their situations and you just might experience a fairly fun ride.
It is not without a few flaws. Actually, Pitch Perfect racks up more than a reasonable amount of "What the's..." or "Why in the hell would..." moments. These are plot-centered moments where a sudden twist occurs--either around a situation or a character that leaves you scratching your head and thinking, "There had to be a more effective way to work out this issue." As such, this is one of those movies that, if you're going to truly enjoy it, you just need to chalk it up to being a movie played out in movieland. In other words, it is what it is, so don't over-think it and you just might enjoy yourself.
Should you see this one BIG? Tough call. It has its moments--both "ahh!" and, "huh!" If you're just looking for a flick to give you a fun little escape, this may be the answer. It is certainly a nice remedy for the post-summertime blah's. It is not necessarily the answer if you need a deep story-line that is flawlessly fascinating. If that's your prescription for the blues, then you'll probably want to find an alternate option.
True...OUT!
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