Pitch Perfect (2012) – 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.
Pitch Perfect is a 2012 American musical comedy film directed by Jason Moore and written by Kay Cannon. It features an ensemble cast, including Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Adam DeVine, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Hana Mae Lee, Alexis Knapp, Ester Dean, Kelley Jakle, Shelley Regner, Wanetah Walmsley, Ben Platt, Utkarsh Ambudkar, John Michael Higgins, and Elizabeth Banks. The plot follows Barden University’s all-girl a cappella group, the Barden Bellas, as they compete against another a cappella group from their college to win Nationals.
Director: Jason Moore is an American film director and producer. He is known for directing the films Pitch Perfect (2012), Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), and The Lego Movie (2014).
Writer: Kay Cannon is an American screenwriter and actress. She is known for writing the films Pitch Perfect (2012), 22 Jump Street (2014), and The Hangover Part III (2013).
Release Date: Pitch Perfect was released in the United States on October 5, 2012.
Domestic Box Office: Pitch Perfect grossed $65 million at the domestic box office.
The Good
- Pitch Perfect was praised for its humor, its music, and its performances. The film was also praised for its positive portrayal of women and its message of empowerment.
The Bad
- Some critics felt that the film was too predictable and that the plot was a bit thin.
Top 5 Cast
- Anna Kendrick as Beca Mitchell
- Skylar Astin as Jesse Swanson
- Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy
- Adam DeVine as Bumper Allen
- Anna Camp as Aubrey Posen
Critical Reviews
- “A fresh, funny, and unexpectedly touching comedy about the power of music and friendship.” – Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
- “A delightful surprise, Pitch Perfect is a smart, funny, and unexpectedly touching film about the power of music and friendship.” – Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
- “A feel-good movie that will leave you singing along and wanting more.” – David Edelstein, New York Magazine
- “A hilarious and heartwarming film that is sure to please audiences of all ages.” – Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times
- “A must-see film that is sure to become a cult classic.” – A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Cinematic Importance: Pitch Perfect is a significant film because it is one of the few films to successfully blend comedy and music. The film’s success has helped to pave the way for other films that combine these two genres. Pitch Perfect is also significant because it features a strong female cast. The film’s success has helped to show that female-led films can be both successful and entertaining.
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