Pitch Perfect

Pitch Perfect is the latest movie of the musical comedy genre out there, having come out on DVD in mid-December. It has stolen the hearts and hit the funny bones of people all ages and backgrounds in the US. The movie is about a girl name Becca (Anna Kendrick), who moves into college as an incoming freshman. She’s rough around the edges, a little alternative and isn’t exactly a people person. She struggles in the beginning making friends and finding the motivation to go to class, mainly because she would much rather be in LA producing sick beats and becoming the next DJ sensation. Becca would much rather spend hours on her Mac mixing beats and listening to her headphones than take part in the normal life of a college student. Her father, a professor at the University (she’s going to a beautiful university for free!!!), makes a deal with her. He says that if she gets involved in at least one club and actually tries to participate and make the most of it, and she doesn’t like it at all, then he will pay her way to LA to pursue her DJ dream. She gladly accepts, thinking that the task at hand will be a cinch and she’ll soon be on her way to LA becoming the next “P-Diddy” as her father would say.

After being caught singing Titanium, by David Guetta, in the shower at school, a girl named Chloe (Brittany Snow) who is a member of the “Bellas,” an all-female a cappella group, begs Becca to try out for the group. She makes it into the group and meets a whole slew of characters, from the power-hungry, control freak, Aubrey (Anna Camp) to the hysterical and brutally honest, Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson). She also becomes friendly with a boy, Jesse (Skylar Astin), who shows her how to appreciate classic movies and just have fun. Jesse is a member of the all-male a cappella group, the undefeated "Treble Makers." The Bellas, being in a rut, must come to common ground and learn how to work as a team to beat the Treble Makers in the end. Becca ultimately finds where she belongs thanks to her new friends and now boyfriend Jesse. LA can wait a little longer now. 

Having a background in music and show choir (sort of like glee club), I absolutely loved Pitch Perfect and understand the crazy world of musical groups, competition and performance. I have watched Pitch Perfect an endless amount of times. I play the soundtrack daily, so you could say that I'm obsessed. The comedy, music numbers and script were definitely on point and I have lots of friends, guys and girls, that I have convinved as well. It is a must-see!

Critics give Pitch Perfect 4 out of 5 stars and one said, "Going to stranger places than Glee would ever dare, this [Pitch Perfect] is one of the best musical comedies since A Mighty Wind." -Henry Barnes

"Completely hilarious and completely original!" -Dean Richards WGN-TV-WGN America