A
sequel
to
the
2012
released
"Pitch
Perfect",
this
musical
comedy
centres
around
the
Bellas,
an-all
female
A
Cappella
(Singing
without
instrumental
accompaniment)
group
from
Barden
University
in
the
US.
The
formidable
team
consists
of
Chloe
(Brittany
Snow),
Beca
(Anna
Kendrick),
Fat
Amy
(Rebel
Wilson),
Cynthia
Rose
(Ester
Dean),
Ashley
(Shelly
Regner),
Jessica
(Kelly
Alice
Jakle),
Stacie
(Alexis
Knapp)
and
Lilly
(Hana
Mac
Lee).
With
high
expectations
and
a
blotched
performance
their
journey,
lame
and
predictable,
sums
up
"Pitch
Perfect
2".
After
an
outrageously
embarrassing
accident
during
a
performance
before
the
President
of
the
US,
the
Bellas
are
suspended
from
performing
at
the
American
A
Cappella
circuit.
But
fortunately
for
them,
this
ban
does
not
apply
to
their
participation
in
the
World
A
Cappella
Championship
in
Copenhagen,
Denmark.
Since
no
American
team
has
ever
won
the
world
title,
it
is
agreed
that
if
they
win
this
impossible
task,
their
suspension
would
be
revoked.
This
mission
impossible
forms
the
narrative
hook
of
the
film.
The
plot
is
treated
more
like
a
collection
of
sitcom
sequences,
where
the
episodes
are
unoriginal,
oft-experienced
and
unmemorable.
Compared
to
its
predecessor,
"Pitch
Perfect
2" retains
the
musical
verve
but
lacks
depth
as
every
other
facet
of
the
film
pales
in
comparison
Logic
too
seems
to
have
flown
out
of
the
window.
After
being
brutally
ostracised,
it
is
amusing
to
note
Emily
Junk,
oblivious
of
the
controversy,
is
still
keen
to
join
the
group.
She
is
initiated
into
the
group
after
an
audition
and
is
called
"Legacy"
because
she
is
the
daughter
of
an
ex-Bella.
She
gives
a
fairly
new
direction
to
the
narrative
but
not
strong
enough
for
us
to
appreciate
her
contribution.
In
this
edition,
the
Bellas
are
pitted
against
their
all-male
counterpart
at
the
Barden
University
The
Treblemakers,
the
Barden
University
alumni
The
Tonehangers
and
a
spectacular
German
group
called
Das
Sound
Machine
co-led
by
Kommissar
(Birgitte
Hjort
Sorensen)
and
Pieter
(Flula
Borg).
Independently,
each
team
is
distinct
with
their
repertoire
and
that
makes
it
interesting
to
watch
them
perform.
Oozing
with
energy,
the
DSM
group
outshines
the
rest
in
terms
of
onstage
performances.
On
the
other
hand,
with
a
few
members
of
the
Treblemakers,
romantically
paired
opposite
the
Bellas,
the
dynamics
between
them
makes
the
narration
fascinating
and
curious.
Most
of
the
characters
are
cardboard
thin.
The
few
who
remain
with
you
after
you
leave
the
theatre
are;
Anna
Kendrick
as
Beca-
she
is
a
powerhouse
of
talent
who
loses
her
cool
every
time
she
is
provoked
by
Kommissar,
Hailee
Steinfeld
as
Emily
Junk-
the
youngest
team
member
is
charming.
Adam
DeVine
as
Bumper
and
Skylar
Astin
as
Jesse
-
Fat
Amy
and
Emily's
love
interest
are
earnest,
lovable
and
appealing.
Humour
is
injected
by
Rebel
Wilson
as
the
plugged-in
comedienne
Fat
Amy.
She
at
times,
tends
to
be
crude;
lacking
in
style
and
intelligence,
but
nevertheless
she
offers
some
laughs
that
are
fairly
funny.
With
decent
technical
and
production
values,
Director
Elizabeth
Banks'
handling
of
a
weak
script,
fails
to
impress
viewers.