Film Reviews: Pitch Perfect

As previously mentioned, I have a serious Pitch Perfect problem.   I must have watched the DVD about 15 times since I bought it.   It's the best film I've seen in ages.   It's about an angsty girl called Becca who goes to college and joins an a capella group, against her better judgement.   The group is set in its ways and afraid of change.   Obviously Becca saves the day and leads them to victory in the national championship.   How original.   Part of the appeal is obviously the brilliant soundtrack.   I really do love the a capella stuff.  It's gorgeous, and hilarious in parts.   But the songs in the film that aren't sung by the cast and are just part of the score were really well chosen too.   Favorites include Punching in a Dream by The Naked and the Famous, Keep you, by Wild Belle and Open Season, by High Highs.   As well as the musical appeal, it's also hilarious.   Most of the comedy comes from Rebel Wilson, who plays Fat Amy, one of Becca's bandmates.   Since seeing the film I have developed a great admiration for Rebel Wilson.   Most of her lines in the film were improvised, and I have wasted a huge amount of time watching interviews with her on youtube.   She's a funny lady!   Elizabeth Banks and John Michael Higgins also deserve special mention for their brilliantly funny lines as the competition commentators.   All the main characters are really well written too.   Great script.   I will admit it is very girly though.   Probably not one for the gentlemen.   But girly in a strong, feminist type way.   Oh, and it does have a very over-the-top unnecessary vomitting scene, but apart from that, couldn't fault it.