Pitch Perfect

  • 2012


MOVIE IS hilarious musical predictable desperate enjoyable
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$ 115 Million
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Average Rating 3.4/5
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Like sports movies, dance movies, and other singing movies (the recent Queen Latifah/Dolly Parton vehicle Joyful Noise comes to mind), Pitch Perfect l .. Av Club
1.5
The movie is far too aware of its influences, especially when it imitates Bring It Ons silly cheerocracy style slang with its own overextended series .. Av Club
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Without the music, the movie might have been painful, but the songs, Auto Tuned and processed as they are, generate a hooky bliss. Theyre the chewy ce .. EW
2.5
You have to hand it to Pitch Perfect..Its a twentysomething song and dance movie built around rival a cappella groups. Rogerebert
4.0
Pitch Perfect pokes fun at a cappella performers of all stripes, but mostly with lots of heart and pride. Common Sense Media
4.5
As spirited and irresistible as the college a cappella craze it celebrates, Pitch Perfect is a cheeky delight. Variety
3.5
Pitch Perfect certainly delivers some of that, along with decent characterization, fun performances, and several outstanding musical numbers. We Got This Covered
3.0
In places it feels like a textbook comedy a running gross out joke about projectile vomiting is lazy.But 30 Rock and New Girl writer Kay Cannon has cr .. Time Out
3.0
The girls got pipes: Youll want Kendricks starring role in Pitch Perfectan empowerment comedy about a cappella collegiansto tap that furious sense of .. Time Out
3.8
McAvoys energy and go for brokeness is infectious, and its something Glass could use a whole lot more of.
3.8
Pitch Perfect totally gets one critical fact: A cappella singing contests are both a little bit amazing and a little bit ridiculous. The tone that the ..
1.5
Banks doesnt have much of a voice yet as a filmmaker visually its not a very distinctive film but its a comedy and a sequel, so its not exactly the pl .. Collider
4.5
Its unfortunate, they do some fun awkward things with the character (she doesnt seem to understand personal space), and when shes shuffled to the back .. Collider
5.0
Photo: Peter Iovino/Universal Pictures Before you have a chance to yawn at the old hat premise national performance competition, untraditional heroine .. Vulture
3.5
Pitch Perfect is an enjoyably snarky campus romp thats both wildly nerdy and somewhat sexy. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
All told, Pitch Perfect isnt all that good but its an awfully good sport.
3.0
Like songs without accompaniment, its jokes lack any charm or liking for the characters. Telegraph
3.0
What helps offset the predictable in this very predictable movie is a series of show stopping numbers, so props to the folks who oversaw music and cho ..
4.0
Much more exciting is everything in between, which is a true ensemble comedy.
4.0
Like Mean Girls and Clueless before it, Pitch Perfect takes what ought to be a story with limited appeal and makes it so hilarious you cant deny it. Cinema Blend
3.0
At the very least, this movie ought to ensure that her considerable comic talents will find an even bigger stage, and better material. Ny Daily News
3.8
A lets put on a show story so steeped in backlot Hollywood convention it almost embarrasses itself, with the difference being it really doesnt care. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Speaking of which, she would love this movie but probably shouldnt see it because its PG 13. Philly
3.1
The superfluous vulgarity is so disappointing if only because Pitch Perfect has some legitimately funny moments. Philly
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Despite its ebullience, technical polish and desire to please, the picture comes across as overly derivative and hits a surprising number of sour note .. One Guys Opinion
4.0
Its these clever winks at the usual tropes that Pitch Perfect does best, acknowledging its genreRevenge of Nerds the Musical Starring Ladiesand then o .. Village Voice
3.8
But its not the plot or even the singing that sells Pitch Perfect. Rogers Movie Nation
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It may not be a pitch perfect film or reach for greatness, but its enjoyable. Sover
2.5
Its a genial enough musical comedy but lacks any truly compelling reason for an outing to a theater. ReelViews
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Cruelly, Pitch Perfect is a glorified episode of Glee with a Family Guy funny bone, bellyflop displays of improvisation, and a running joke concerning .. Blu Ray
3.0
The musical numbers, however, are quite good, if only because theyre so disjointed from the narrative. Chicago Reader
1.9
Pitch Perfect gives us an assortment of unsympathetic characters. Mark Reviews Movies
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This time around, though, despite an overstuffed story, theres some fun to be had with A Cappella slams, quirky humor and some good performances.
3.8
Pitch Perfects engaging mAlange of pop songs and cheeky dialogue makes for good natured fun. Usa Today
3.0
Its aimed at Glee fans and teenage girls, but the infectious energy will appeal to a wider audience. The Times
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What it lacks in genuine comedy, however, it more than makes up for with songs sung in beautiful, tight harmonies. Lariat
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I suspect this is the kind of comedy that grows less funny with repeat viewings, not more. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Broadly directed by Jason Moore, the story grows tiresome before long; what redeems the movie is the musical numbers, energetically danced and sung, h .. News Review
3.0
Its a lightweight confection, but Pitch Perfect is great fun while the fat lady (and the skinny one) sings. Radio Times
3.5
Its a very likable film, too.It doesnt hamstring itself by injecting social or political commentary into its narrative and short circuiting the laughs .. Screen It
3.1
Pitch Perfect is too Auto tuned and Hollywood fabricated to reach that level.But its still an aca fun ride, and you can dance to it. Rolling Stone
3.5
Pitch Perfect is the back to school version of a summer comedy, but even if youre no longer flocking to the theater just to get some air conditioning, .. The Wrap
4.0
However the film is completely stolen by the one two combination of Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy and Jinhee Joung as whispering Kimmy Jin, whose Vomit Ange .. View London
2.5
Though likable and energetic, the movie is so eager to put a finger on every pulse that it loses the rhythm. News Day
4.4
Its already hard to picture a world when people didnt go around saying, Could you please get your head out of your ass New York Post
3.5
Director Jason Moore, who helmed Broadways Avenue Q, clearly has the right love and feel for the material in Pitch Perfect and briskly makes the most .. Film Journal International ..
4.5
To paraphrase one of the characters in the movie, its A Ca Awesome. Az Central
3.1
The college singing group comedy Pitch Perfect isnt dumb, but Kendricks participation implies that it might also be smart.And sometimes it is. Boston
2.0
That may be too much for one modest comedy to carry, but one things for sure: Pitch Perfect doesnt skimp on the singing. Npr
4.4
Its ridiculous and predictable but also just a ton of fun, so you may as well give up and give in to your inner musical theater geek. Star Tribune
1.5
Theres enough charming here to make me wish that the movie had trusted itself enough to know that it doesnt need to dispense grossout humiliation to t ..
3.1
Luckily, the good outweighs the bad in this bright n breezy comedy about competitive a cappella singing groups. Toronto Star
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It may be hard to believe that such an unoriginal and sometimes immature film is one of the more enjoyable comedies of 2012, but it is. Emanuellevy
4.0
Its 80% affectionate parody of this sort of musical, but the numbers are taken seriously and are admirably choreographed, and the performances are spr .. Guardian
4.0
Going to stranger places than Glee would ever dare, this is one of the best musical comedies since A Mighty Wind Sing a long! Guardian
3.0
The latest effort, Pitch Perfect, is a simple enough piece of work, but by a happy combination of talents proves to be a lively crash course in pop cu .. Flim List
4.0
The musical numbers are extremely well done and the talent of the cast shines through at every count.
3.5
Problem is: Anna Kendricks 27 far too old to be believable as a college freshman.And, following a formulaic plot, the conventional conclusion is predi .. Susang Ranger
4.5
Warblers win the day in this sweet natured film (based on a swell behind the scenes book by Mickey Rapkin) about the life and loves of collegians from .. New Yorker
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If there is an honest moment in this should be TV sitcom, I missed it. A ca phony. Boston Herald
3.5
What Pitch Perfect lacks in originality, however, it makes up for in other areas to deliver one of this years most pleasantly surprising comedies. Bullz-Eye
3.0
The film is, however, all about the big numbers.No sane person could accuse the film makers of being stingy on the cheese. The Irish Times
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Luckily, Pitch Perfect has just enough flaws to (almost) keep us from making terrible puns around its title, but this fun comedy is good enough to lea .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.5
Built on a template thats familiar to anyone whos seen such movies as Bring It On, this comedy uses an engaging cast and a parade of popular songs (en .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
The central romance is a bit of a non starter, and the plot drags on for too long, but the combination of inventive musical numbers and winning charac .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Spider Man: Far From Home release date, trailer, poster, cast, and everything else you need to know Feature The first full trailer for Spider Man: Far .. Total Film
3.0
If this sounds fairly desperate, Jason Moores lively comedy musical pays more attention than usual to character and arms itself with a sharply ironic .. Standard
0.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
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The asymmetrical humor works all the better because you have to be ready for it when it comes. Coles Mithey
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Pitch Perfect doesnt take itself any more seriously than it has to, and has plenty of fun both sending up and celebrating its subject matter. Detroit News
2.5
But nothing stamps out creativity and original voice like the Hollywood developmental process and boy does it show in Pitch Perfect.
3.0
Much of the humour embodies a welcome willingness to weird it up a little for the sake of fresh chuckles. Herald Sun
2.5
Done wrong, its just a jumble of old parts.And, unfortunately, her movie does not do it right. Nj
4.5
Its formulaic, but it conjures up its own offbeat vibe and the musical numbers are gold. Film Ink
3.0
Yet Pitch Perfect is a lot like a high school movie in denial: theres even a loving tribute to The Breakfast Club, that seminal 80s teen film of deten .. The Age
3.0
A tricky film to pitch to cinemagoers its almost too cynical to appeal to Glee types, not harsh enough for others it remains an enjoyable enough affai .. The Age
3.0
Yet in terms of characters, pacing, writing, and sheer wit, this is one of the funniest films of the season. Maki At The Movies
2.0
But where all three of those ensemble pieces have heart and wit and genuine love for their characters, all Pitch Perfect has is a collection of thinly .. Digital Spy
4.0
An impossible to dislike burst of positive energy brimming with winsome performances. Flicks
1.3
To anyone thinking I dont believe women can be funny, my answer is simple: Of course they can. Red Eye Chicago
1.0
And sure, while fresh faced actors belting out reworked top 40 hits sounds tolerably safe and familiar, Pitch Perfect makes Glee look like Mad Men. Stl Today
3.8
Belatedly riffing on the TV series Glee might have produced some sour notes, but Pitch Perfect finds just the right tone. Stl Today
3.0
If you lean into the schmaltz it wont overpower you, and you can even ride it all the way to the championship.Pitch Perfect hits select theaters Septe .. Screen Crush
3.8
It keeps the momentum high and the narrative zipping along despite predictability. Dustin Put Man
2.5
At least thats the messed up theory Pitch Perfect is testing with its rag tag female cast, shock humour and salty, line crossing gags. Stuff
5.0
With one of the funniest scripts of the year, the film keeps us laughing all the way through, never running out of witty gags even when the rather pre .. Contact Music
2.5
Youve seen this story before and youll see it again. Theres no need to see it now. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
There are great moments and the songs are well put together and catchy. The Sun
3.5
Both acerbic and friendly in a way that gives it bite without giving it too much edge. Antagony & Ecstasy
2.5
The only time the movie connects is when Kendrick & Co. start singing, performing dynamic and energetically staged numbers. Sltrib
4.4
Features a performance from Rebel Wilson that should turn the actress into a household name.
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What you need to know is that Pitch Perfect has a fun, likeable spirit. The Film Pie
3.8
Pitch Perfect hits all the usual coming of age notes but sprinkles in enough original, quirky details and wry, witty dialogue that it all seems fresh. Js Online
2.5
Not really.Very little of it surpasses laughs of the har har variety and none of its humor is insightful. Cinemix Tape
3.5
But theres something about Pitch Perfect that makes it stand out from the lot; its an absolute blast.Kay Cannons adaptation of the Mickey Rapkin book .. Shockya
3.5
If Aubrey Posen (Anna Camp) doesnt have the first of these moments, Beca Mitchell (Anna Kendrick) might not have become a Barden Bella. Solzy At The Movies
4.0
In short, it is both refreshingly funny and teen panderingly cheesy. The Shiz Nit
3.0
Unfortunately this reworking of Master And Man hasnt the resonance of Ivansxtc, but Huston is slyly compelling. Scots Man
3.0
What works: Good humor and good performances help make the otherwise formulaic story more enjoyable than it has a right to be. No La
3.0
Pitch Perfect combines the tuneful underdog triumphs of Glee with the sassiness of Bridesmaids to produce a sweet sounding, wickedly funny movie. What So
3.5
Along with 2009s Easy A, this triumvirate make up the best girl centric teen flicks of the past decade. Streaming Quickflix
3.8
The movie belongs to Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy. Whats most refreshing about the character is that shes all about being confident and taking control a ra .. Clclt
3.0
Bearing more than a passing resemblance to TV phenomenon Glee, this would be college version largely succeeds thanks to a standout performance from An .. The National
4.4
Pitch Perfect is a hilarious and compelling film that blends popular 80s and 90s tunes with modern hits. Cinema Sight
4.0
Lets be reductive f or a moment after all.Is Pitch Perfect this years Bridesmaids Fan The Fire Magazine
4.5
You leave it wanting to sing and dance.Im not sure of the individual talents of the performers, but the point is the way they sound collectively, harm .. Entertainment Time
3.0
IF three series of Glee havent dented your enthusiasm for snarky comedy interspersed with glossy a cappella mash ups this one could be for you. Daily Star
3.0
Movie Review: Pitch Perfect America loves team competition movies.For example, you have your cheerleading movies: Bring It On, Bring It On Again, Brin .. Theepoch Times
4.5
A very funny and at times joyous ode to college a cappella groups. Washington City Paper
3.5
I dont want to oversell this uneven movie but it contains quite a few laughs, upbeat music and a very attractive cast of hard working performers. Honey Cutts Hollywood
1.5
Perhaps when you sing, you dont notice how second rate and formulaic this comedy really is. Movie Chambers
4.0
It would have been all too easy for this teen comedy celebrating the cut throat world of college a cappella competitions to be Glee fully off note. Sky
3.8
If youre not grinning by the end of this light, funny crowd pleaser, consider yourself tone deaf. Miami
3.5
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3.4
As far as college comedies go, it aint quite Animal House but I laughed more than I thought I would. Schmoes Know
4.5
Far more often than not, Pitch Perfect lives up to its own title. Film.com
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Recycled as it is from the spare parts of fun fluff like Bring it On, Pitch Perfect understands its own fizzy pop irrelevance, and wisely puts the emp .. Metro Times
3.5
And Wilsons performance is a welcome reminder that even if Pitch Perfect doesnt stand up to much scrutiny, its still an enjoyable romp on the surface. Hey U Guys
2.0
...it never ends up being anything like a fully realized version of any of the movies its lifting its jokes and/or tones from. MSN Movies
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The musical mixes are terrific and Kendrick proves she is a real movie star but the mash up with low comedy keeps tripping up the movies momentum. Movie Mom
4.0
They stand in the wings and enjoy watching the others performances. Birmingham Mail
3.8
The good news about Pitch Perfect is its not weighed down by the TV series awkward moralizing and annoying character flip flops. Twin Cities
4.5
Like the comedy Joyful Noise earlier this year, Pitch Perfect is a conventional film built around an entertaining soundtrack. Sa Current
3.8
But there is a certain predictability to the plot, and the romantic dynamic between Beca and Jesse occasionally feels strained. Paloalto Online
3.8
But its done with freshness and style, a very funny script and a lot of energy, and turns out to be one of the nicest surprises so far this fall. Host Madison
3.0
But otherwise Pitch Perfect hits a lot of right notes for a movie that only wants to make you laugh, and the young, extremely enthusiastic cast gives .. American Profile
1.9
This is another one of those movies that feels like it emerged from the Great Hollywood Blender of Movie Ideas.
3.1
This take on an a capella group competition is a mild satire that provides a few good laughs and terrific performances by Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wils .. Atlantic City Weekly
4.0
Mostly works because the characters are engaging and the musical performances well chosen and well done Technology Tell
3.8
While the ending is predictable, what works is the chemistry among the girls and the music. BlackFilm.com
3.8
A fun, young musical comedy boosted by Anna Kendricks straight woman chemistry and multiple amusing supporting characters. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
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A tuneful smoothie concocted with several well known ingredients thrown into a blender, including Glee, Bridesmaids, even a dash of High School Musica .. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
4.0
On paper, this all looks oh so High School Musical: The College Years, but the beauty of Pitch Perfect is they way it turns its formulaic moments into .. ABC Radio (Australia)
3.8
Even Bridesmaids cast member Wilson, who serves as this movies Melissa McCarthy, wins over audiences with her uproarious candidness and refreshing con .. Indy Week
3.8
Bottom Line: Pitch Perfect isnt always on key, but its more impressive than a good karaoke performance, enough so to provide plenty of laughs and ente .. Sarahs Back Stage Pass
3.8
There are so many reasons to hate Pitch Perfect, and yet its impossibly tough to do so.
3.0
rattles through its routine sports underdog plot with witty banter, great singing and plenty of verve and energy The Sunday People
4.5
Cue a cinematic mash up that combines musicality, the clique ness of Mean Girls and the gross gag comedy from Bridesmaids.
3.8
Pitch Perfect is major key all the way, a blast of tuneful sugary cheer kicked up with enough tart humor to offset the glucose.
4.5
Try not to let that keep you from the movie all in all, Pitch Perfect is a fucking blast.If youre looking for story, theres a sweet romance and the tr .. Jezebel
3.0
Ive already rewatched the brilliantly cheesy Pitch Perfect, which expertly mines collegiate acapella competitions for drama and laughs. them.



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