MYST Q4 #2

PITCH PERFECT

Pitch Perfect is not your typical romantic comedy. This movie is about a girl named Beca (Ana Kendrick) who is a freshman at Barden University. She is somewhat of a loner, and is extremely passionate about following her dreams as being a music producer. However, she joins an acapella group at the school, and makes some unlikely friendships. The movie is all about her underdog acapella group and their journey to the finals. Along the way she also forms a romantic friendship with Jesse (Skylar Astin) who is part of the Trebelmakers, which is the rival acapella group. This movie is extremely unique, because it entails so much music, yet isn’t a cheesy musical. They incorporate all the songs so well and use a great mix of modern songs and old classics. I feel I enjoyed this movie so much because of the music and the singing.

Along with the music, the movie is also extremely funny, and caused me to laugh out loud multiple times. However, my favorite scene in the movie had to be the scene where the girls sing “Just the Way You Are” in the streets of their school. I love this scene, because it’s the first time they all come together and work well as a team. Therefore, it’s extremely powerful and a huge turning point in the movie. Up to that point everything was going wrong for them, but after that point everything goes well. Therefore, it’s an extremely vital scene and I love the music in it.

Since the movies soul purpose was to entertain there wasn’t really any unique camera work or cinematography. The movie is shot in really bright lightning and has a lighthearted mood. I noticed, however, most of the movie is shot in a medium shot. Except when the groups are performing, because then it’s a full shot. However, the main focus is on the storyline and characters. I really enjoyed this movie and would recommend it if you are looking for a laugh and a good feeling movie. I give this movie 4.5/5 stars.