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'Pitch Perfect 3' review: A capella band caps trilogy on a low note

The fast-paced movie never deviates from the aca-perfect formula but offers nothing new.

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Movie: Pitch Perfect 3

Cast: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, John Lithgow Elizabeth Banks, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Hailee Steinfeld, John Michael Higgins

Director: Trish Sie

Genre: Musical comedy

Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes

Critic's ratings: **

Story: 

Bellas, the a capella group we've been following for the previous two movies, are all going through something that makes them want to come back to singing and the comfort zone they share. There comes an opportunity of performing for the USA troops and be part of the competition that will land the winning band an opportunity to open for DJ Khalid. Before the musical war comes to an end the singing group's journey takes a detour and another chapter of their life concludes.

Review: 

Pitch Perfect 2 reached its peak when the new generation of Bellas progressed on the shoulders of old. I thought that was a brilliant ending that left Bellas with their own sound. The third movie comes across as a story about the quarter-life crisis of these characters. Becca (Anna Kendrick) led the group out of a slump before, she does it again. This time with less enthusiasm though. The movie is made for those who like a capella singing and the fans of the franchise.

For a musical, the singing is on point. It reduces the usage of synthesisers and returns to the original form. It is refreshing to see a capella covers of latest EDM songs and funny to see baddies fall for it. But when it comes to the story, when you know from the beginning that it is yet another Becca-finds-her-way story, you can play this as a background noise when ironing your clothes when the Blu-ray comes out.

 

We see all the girls stick to their character and the insecurities they have not overcome even after two movies. Rebel Wilson shines in the crowd with her trademark awkward comedy. Some humorous sparks come from Elizabeth Banks too. But that is about it when it comes to jokes in this musical comedy. Hailee Steinfeld's Emily is the positive sunshine who doubles as a punching bag for Wilson's Fat Amy. John Lithgow as Fat Amy's father, who is also an Australian gangster, deserves a special mention.

The third installment of Pitch Perfect is glossier than before, but the mould stays the same. Was there a need to do this movie? Probably not, because the way the second movie ended, it felt like a satisfactory closure. So maybe the reason behind making the third movie would be that 'Pitch Perfect trilogy' has a nice ring to it.

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