Movie of the Week: Pitch Perfect

I was originally reluctant to see Pitch Perfect because it seemed very cheesy and frankly dumb. While it was exceptionally cheesy, it was actually quite hilarious and turned out to be much more entertaining than I guessed.

The plot is terribly cliche. Anna Kendrick plays Beca, a social outcast who would rather become a DJ than go to college. Then against all odds she joins the Barden Bellas and now finally has friends. As a fan of electronic dance music, it's nice to see it being implemented into more films as its populraity increases. Kendrick plays her role well, but her disdain for her stepmother and father as well as detachment of other people is never properly explained.

Her love interest is played by Skylar Astin, an up and coming actor with an uncanny resemblance to Dane Cook. However, Astin is much funnier and a better actor than Cook.

The two funniest characters of the film are played by Rebel Wilson and Adam Devine. Wilson is hilarious as Fat Amy, elevating every scene she is in and likely has a bright career ahead of her. Devine plays the lead of The Treblemakers, the all boy rival acapella group to the Bellas. Devine is arrogant, a jerk, and downright hilarious.  His character is very similar to the role he plays on Workaholics, except Bumper is douchier, if that were even possible. Every song he seems is hilarious and he can finally display his singing ability he show glimpses of on his show.

Overall, Pitch Perfect is a funny film that should entertain you if you can get past the acapella jokes. While I think men will like this movie, I think women will LOVE this movie.
Final Grade 7 out of 10