Good movie but grossly overrated

Crappy film

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Pitch Perfect 2, the sequel to Pitch Perfect is fun with more new music, new characters, and new laughs. However the second was not as good as the first it still stands out and satisfies. This time the Barden Bellas are seniors in college and embarrass themselves in front of the president causing them to be suspended from all a cappella activities until they sign up for an international a cappella competition where they are up against a capella groups from around the world. The movie is funny, loud, and shows that everyone has their ups and downs, but in the end you got to keep your head up."You're Beca Mitchell! You're the big B.M! You're the most talented person I know. And I've met three of the Wiggles... intimately."-Fat Amy, Pitch Perfect 2

This movie was excellent, about friendship and finding out who u r and where u r going in life. A total girlfriends movie or perfect for sisters or even a good movie to take in w/your mom. This might even be a movie your boyfriend or husband might enjoy. All the ladies in this movie are beautiful for sure. A little bit of love. But mostly about friendship. This probably not for kids under the age of 13.

The sequel disappointed and missed the reason why the first one was so likable. I loved the first one! It was a refreshing musical (sort of) comedy with great characters, an interesting plot and an easy flow. The problem I have with the sequel is that it tried so hard to focus on every character and how they had developed over their college years, AND include new characters which fell flat (Hailee Steinfeld aka Emily). For one, Beca's story arc was that she was planning her future and that didn't exactly involve singing acapella for the rest of her life (unlike Brittany Snow aka Chloe). This really clashed with the main conflict of the film - redeeming their title and winning the main contest. If The main character feels indifferent to the main goal and the actions needed to be taken to achieve that goal, then the audience doesn't have much to root for and look forward to. Yes, Beca didn't like acapella in the first film as well, at First! But as the story progressed, so did her interest in acapella, her character development (from being judgmental towards the girls to becoming caring and loving, and the relationship with Jesse. The sequel just shows that it has become more of a habit than an actual pleasure, and Jesse is almost no where to be found! While we're on the main character, please just stick to the one instead of showcasing the life and struggles of every other. For example, it was unnecessary to follow Emily and her mom, as well as the relationship between Fat Amy and Bumper. Had they'd been toned down or just mentioned instead of showed for a lengthy few minutes it would've been far better.In spite all criticism, I do have to say that it was genuinely funny. The comedic part of this film did not disappoint whatsoever. Das Sound Machine were also interesting to watch, so props to that too.All in all, I believe this movie cannot compare to its prequel and I'm not sure what to expect from the third to follow, but I don't think I'll be buying a ticket to the cinema.

Comedy sequels are always a hard sell. For some reason, there's a standard few issues that many seem to fall back on, whether it be undoing previously completed character development in order to retell similar character-arcs, rehashing common story-beats or just delivering the exact same plot all over again, many sequels to popular comedies just fall a bit flat for trying too hard to recapture the lightning-in-a-bottle appeal of their superior originals. Thankfully, however, "Pitch Perfect 2", despite having some of these issues, is able to rise above the so-so quality of many other follow- ups thanks to the continued electrifying charm of the wonderful cast and the absolutely excellent good humor that made the original a modern comedic classic. While it may never quite be as fresh and satisfying as the first outing, it's definitely a very worthy sequel.Several years after the events of the original, the Barden Bellas are now three-time ICCA champions and are beloved by A Capella fans all over the nation. However, a disastrous "wardrobe malfunction" at a celebration concert for US President Obama's birthday quickly erupts into a media-circus, with the Bellas now the butt of many a joke and suspended indefinitely from performing at future ICCA competitions. However, not all hope is lost, as a deal is made- if the Bellas can win the World Championship of A Capella, they will be re-instated. And so, the group will have to learn to work together again to train for the much more grueling world competition... but all the while leader Beca (Anna Kendrick), trying to plan for her future beyond the Bellas, begins a musical internship that may threaten her friendship with the rest of the group.Co-star Elizabeth Banks takes over the director's chair in her feature film debut, with Kay Cannon returning to write the script. Together, the two build a very competent and stylish production that compliments the original quite well, while also having an identity of its own. Banks proves to be a more than capable visual storyteller with solid direction, and I very much admired her handling of the material. She's definitely got a good eye for flow and composition and I'd be very interested to see her continue to grow as a director in the future. Cannon's script is tight and there's never a dull moment. She seems to have ratcheted up the zaniness this time around with some particularly wild sequences, and while it doesn't always work 100%, I think she does a good job continuing the story started in the original.The cast is as marvelous as ever this time around, and I appreciated that this movie gives a lot more business to the supporting characters. Kendrick is a joy as always and makes for a compelling lead, especially with her struggles in growing up, which many will identify with. Rebel Wilson's role is slightly expanded and I very much enjoyed her romantic sub-plot with former adversary Bumbper, who is played in a delightfully hammy performance by a returning Adam DeVine. Supporting roles by the likes of Ester Dean, Brittany Snow, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee and Katey Sagal are very well played. And there's even some really nice cameos that pop up here and there that I won't spoil, but round out the cast rather nice. I also did enjoy the new villains played by Birgitte Hjort Sørensen and Flula Borg- the leaders of an evil German A Capella group. Though I do have to comment that I think the roles are written a bit flat and as a result, neither Sørensen or Borg are able to really shine. But they did a good job with the material provided.As much as I enjoyed the film, however, there are a few big issues I had which is where it loses some points for me. To start, as I mentioned, the villainous roles are a bit flat and on-dimensional. The sort-of trope of the "evil Germans" has been done to death, and unlike Bumper's quirky and over-the-top villainous presence in the original, they feel very stock. I also do think the film's first act is a bit messy. Many supporting characters feel under-utilized until later in the film and the story moves a bit too quickly for its own good, lopping on new characters and plot developments at a slightly haphazard pace. And a few gags and set-pieces do fall flat, including a bizarre follow-up to the famous riff-off of the original that feels a bit too weird and disjointed and is a very obvious attempt to try and re- create a popular scene from the first film. It just comes off as inorganic.Thankfully, the film corrects course soon enough, and the rest of the film is an utter joy. I loved the musical numbers, appreciated some of the new developments made to the characters. (I adored the turn in Bumper from a doofus villain into a sort-of sympathetic goofball, for example, and that's not spoiling anything) The direction is sharp and exciting and the wonderful comedy is on full- display. "Pitch Perfect 2" might not quite measure up to the absolutely outstanding original. But it's a darned good sequel and has me all the more excited for the recently announced third film. I give "Pitch Perfect 2" a very good 8 out of 10.