Pitch Perfect 3
2017 · Directed by Trish Sie
Original language: English
- music
- comedy
The story
After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated stage lighting and glossy, high-key digital color give this sequel the feel of a live concert filmed for television: vivid reds and teals, sweaty gymnasium gloss, and wide, sun-washed stadium shots that flatten into postcard views on the USO tour. Camera work is loose and kinetic, with quick cuts between the a cappella numbers and the goofy backstage bits, and the music does most of the emotional lifting, from big ensemble harmonies to vocal riffs that fill every room. The overall vibe is buoyant, self-aware and silly, with a warm, low-stakes energy that suits a Friday night with friends, a comfort rewatch, or a lazy afternoon when you want something loud and upbeat. Pacing is brisk and episodic, with the story hopping between reunions, bickering, and set pieces, and its central arc is a group of friends who drift apart and find their way back to each other through shared singing. Intensity is mild: there is crude humor, some sexual innuendo, and light slapstick, but no real violence and nothing frightening. It is for people who want feel-good music, sharp group chemistry and a few laughs without any darkness.
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