With
a lot to live up to, the Pitch Perfect sequel, which was released this past
weekend, is not a disappointment to fans of the cherished a cappella comedy. In
Pitch Perfect 2, Portland’s own Anna Kendrick returns as the equally brazen and
ambitious Beca Mitchell.
The
film flashes forward to Beca’s senior year at Barden University where the
Barden Bellas have been reigning national a cappella championship winners every
year since the close of the last movie.
Another
competition season is upon them, and naturally the Bellas have found themselves
with the fate of their group on the line once again after a performance mishap.
Some
other favorite elements from Pitch Perfect return in the sequel, including an
amplified version of a ‘Riff-Off’. The now underground face-off not only
features revamped hit music that is sure to inspire you to find the nearest a
capella group to join, but also features a star-studded cast.
Many
celebrities made cameos, including Snoop Dog, The Green Bay Packers and even
the Obamas with a little help from computer editing. And while we may see less
of Jesse and Beca in this film, the rom-com aspects of this comedy are shown in
the form of budding relationships between some new and unlikely characters.
Past
Bellas and Barden graduates make their appearances in the sequel, but it mainly
follows the evolution of the beloved Barden Bellas and their futures as individuals
as well as the fate of the a cappella community in general. While we may not
see a third movie, it’s nice to know that the Barden Bellas are back, and they
have finally found their sound.
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