Pitch Perfect 2
2015 · Directed by Elizabeth Banks
Original language: English
- comedy
- music
The story
The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated stage lighting and glossy, high-key digital colour give this sequel the bounce of a pep rally: primary reds and blues, sequin costumes catching spotlights, and wide, sunlit shots of European piazzas and a sprawling college campus. The camera is mostly lively and conventional, with quick cuts between a cappella numbers and sight gags, and the harmonies are full and punchy, cut through with the group's raucous banter. The vibe is breezy, warm and goofy, with a stream of quips that keeps things moving rather than letting any moment sit. Intensity is low: the comedy involves pratfalls, verbal jabs and a few crude jokes, with no real violence, gore or sexual content on screen, and the emotional beats about friendship and belonging land gently. Best for a lighthearted weekend night, a comfort rewatch with friends, or anyone who wants feel-good music and cheerful, low-stakes chaos. It suits fans of musical comedies with a supportive, girl-power streak.
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