Pitch Perfect
2012 · Directed by Jason Moore
Original language: English
- comedy
- music
- romance
The story
College student Beca knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thrust in among mean gals, nice gals and just plain weird gals, Beca finds that the only thing they have in common is how well they sing together. She takes the women of the group out of their comfort zone of traditional arrangements and into a world of amazing harmonic combinations in a fight to the top of college music competitions.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated college-campus colour: sunlit quads, fluorescent-lit rehearsal rooms, dorm rooms full of posters and clutter, and a warm, glossy digital look with bold primaries in the costumes. The camera stays lively and mobile, with quick cuts and playful zooms during group numbers, while the a cappella performances are staged for big, symmetrical frames that let the harmonies fill the room. The sound is the centre of it: crisp vocal arrangements of pop songs, bouncing beats, and the soft brush of acoustic guitar in quieter scenes. The vibe is upbeat and mischievous with a warm, easygoing sweetness underneath, the kind of film that suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a group watch with friends, or a comfort rewatch when you want to smile. Pacing is brisk and energetic, and the emotional register stays light: a prickly, self-protective young woman gradually learns to trust a group of misfits and let them in. Intensity is low: mild crude jokes and some sexual innuendo, a few awkward drunken moments, and no real violence or darkness. It is made for people who want a funny, feel-good ensemble comedy with catchy music and no heavy stakes.
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