I used to be a real Glee fan. I loved the music, particularly the wonderful harmonies when the group sang. I stopped watching Glee when the silly story finally outweighed the beautiful songs.
Pretty much the same for Pitch Perfect....delightful music, cloying plot.
Simple story, really: The Bellas, a group of all-women college singers, had a funny yet strange mishap on their way to the finals last year. This year, they need new talent. Who will fill the bill? Along comes Anna Kendrick who fits voice-wise. But is she too much of a rebel to get along?
We got to know the actress in Up in the Air, when she played the soul-searching assistant to George Clooney. What a talent! She has a charming smile, and she truly lights up the screen as the wannabe singer who seeks a cohort that will accept her novel song ideas.
Let's focus on the real strength of the film: Fantastic songs!
If you enjoy wonderful harmonies and perfectly choreographed dance, you'll revel in the beautiful numbers. As the groups compete for first place in the competition, they truly compete for first place in our hearts and minds.
Is this film perfect? Hardly. But it is close to "pitch" perfect!
A truly rewarding film experience.
I like this genre, but the trailers did seem to extended-version-Glee-like. I, too, have totally broken my allegiance with Glee. They must have new writers - lame, boring, and more lame. Why did they deviate from their winning formula? But - I digress...
ReplyDeleteDaughter Jenna actually really like this one, too, despite the predictable story line. Think I'll give it a whirl.