Movie on pitch from beginning to end

At first glance, previews for Pitch Perfect made me think of the all-too cheesy, typical chick flick that gets tiring ten minutes into the action. However, my thoughts were proven wrong as the humorous content, spectacular singing and story line made for a great film.

This film, directed by Jason Moore, starts off with a national acappella competition, where the Barden Bellas, an all-girl group, starts off their routine. As the song comes to Aubrey’s solo, played by Anna Camp, her stomach doesn’t settle with the song, and she ends up blowing chunks all over the front row audience members. Needless to say, the Barden Bellas didn’t blow away the judges with their voices like they had planned.

A new year begins, and Becca, played by Anna Kendrick, starts freshman year in college with a plan of focusing on her DJ abilities and nothing else. That is until her dad (John Hickey), who is a professor at Barden University, offers her a once in a lifetime opportunity: To live and DJ in Los Angeles. The only catch is that she has to be more active in student activities. She gets a job at the campus radio station, thinking she’ll be able to put her mix tapes on air, when she just ends up sorting CD’s. The good news is she meets Jesse, played by Skylar Astin, a guy with a voice and charming aura surrounding him. Unfortunately her dad doesn’t think this is enough leaving her with nowhere to turn. That is until Chloe, played by Brittany Snow, a captain of the Bellas, hears her singing in the nearby shower, and through an uncomfortable encounter, persuades Becca to join the Bellas.

The Barden Bellas end up transforming from the perfect looking group of girls, to a group of awkward individuals who bring completely different qualities to the group. Aubrey, the leader, can’t get out of her traditional mind set and expects perfection from the group. One member who sticks out because of her innate ability to lighten the mood and make everyone laugh is Fat Amy, played by Rebel Wilson. One may think she doesn’t like being called Fat Amy, when in fact she calls herself that “So twig [girls] like you don’t say it behind my back.”

Through many trials and tribulations, the Barden Bellas become a completely different group. They turn to a more modern, hip-hop style and each individual brings something to the group that ends up collaborating to make a dynamic singing group.

The humor in this movie definitely keeps the audience entertained. The differences between all the girls in the Barden Bellas makes for a comedic scenario. Fat Amy’s blunt comments, Becca’s eye-rolling attitude towards Aubrey and Jesse’s charming personality make an awesome combination that leaves the audience in fits of giggles.

While some delivery of lines needed work, the acting itself was quite satisfactory. Champ and Snow did a wonderful job of portraying the life-or-death situation the Barden Bellas were in. Kendrick played her role of being the one who stood out outstandingly. Each actor was a benefit to the movie.

The singing was also a major highlight of the film. All types of song were sung; hip-hop, soul, classic, etc. What is more important, however, is the fact that they were sung beautifully. The talent of all the actors was seen throughout the movie in the song performances. The music definitely gets an A+.

If you are in need of an uplifting, humorous movie and have a passion for music, Pitch Perfect is the flick to see. Just prepare to be humming the tunes the rest of the day.