In 2012, a group of female college students come together to form an acapella singing group. Competing in competitions across the states, the Barden Bellas find a new sound with their new-comer member Beca (Anna Kendrick).
Beca comes into freshman year not wanting to join any sort of ‘clique’ or club but is strongly encouraged by her father. Unknowingly, Beca puts on a performance for a Barden Bella in the showers and is immediately asked to go to auditions. Here she sings a completely different song to all other hopefuls and makes her mark by using a cup to keep rhythm. The film is largely set on campus exploring Beca’s daily encounters and events of college life.
The film is lossely based and adapted from Mickey Rapkin’s non-fiction book, titled Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate a Cappella Glory. Directed by Jason Moore and produced by Paul Brooks, Max Hendelman and Elizabeth Banks, the show stopper has become and international phenomenon. The Bella’s journey is led by Aubrey Posen (Anna Camp) and Chloe Beale (Brittany Snow), who are under immense pressure to succeed. Beca tries to help. Due to the jealousy between the leader and Beca, the tension rises and it becomes very heated between a lot of members of the acapella group. The film follows the classic Hollywood format and has clearly been produced to appeal to a large audience. A true eye grabbing film like this had no intendancy but to be internationally recognised and liked. Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) gives the film its funniest moments with her eccentric speech, spontaneous actions and extraordinary singing. It is said that she often made up her own lines on the spot. Needless to say this worked well in the film. It is an undoubtedly hilarious movie that has had cinemas and living rooms bursting with laughter. The genre of music and choice of performance style comes into its own as the group’s interpretations of both iconic and obscure songs are successfully performed and make for an extremely enjoyable listening experience. This is a major factor as to why I personally liked to film. It is unpredictable, funny and includes a range of modern and older music. Many films that include as much singing and musical performance as this can often make the audience cringe. Pitch Perfect portrays believable characters who go through relatable experiences and come out as better people on the other side.