Pitch Perfect 3 Review, Trailer, Plot Synopsis And More
After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
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Pitch Perfect 3- Official Trailer
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Pitch Perfect 3 - Official Trailer 2
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Pitch Perfect 3 Posters And Photos
Pitch Perfect 3 Review
All that’s to say, Pitch Perfect debuted at a unique time in the film industry and the scope of Hollywood has changed dramatically since. Glee concluded its run many years ago now, and female-fronted comedies led by a variety of women from all walks of life and with different kinds of humor are pervasive in both film and TV. That’s not to say there isn’t room for more comedies focusing solely on a cast of flawed and diverse women, which Pitch Perfect 3 undoubtedly is. But the story of Pitch Perfect never necessitated a sequel, let alone a threequel. It’s clear from the brisk hour and a half of Pitch Perfect 3 that the franchise is running on fumes, especially since the film throws in a subplot revolving around a crime lord taking the Bellas hostage and them being saved by one of their own, who happens to be the criminal’s long lost daughter. The homages to James Bond films are aplenty, but it’s a bizarre addition to a series that kicked off – and found success – by centering a group of a capella singers who support each other.
Certainly, the group at the center of Pitch Perfect 3 remains the core strength of the series. Wilson brings her brand of humor back to the Fat Amy role, though the schtick has run out a bit over the course of three movies and feels more like a parody of itself. Kendrick is still the reluctant heart of the Bellas, and undoubtedly the biggest strength of Pitch Perfect 3; she gets some truly hilarious one-liners in, especially during her interactions with Burnet’s Theo. Additionally, Snow and Camp’s understated comedic performances as Chloe and Aubrey, respectively, remain a highlight (though it’s unfortunate that Chloe’s possible bisexuality has been played for laughs for three movies now without being addressed in any real way). The remaining cast members also get their moments, and the film makes sure to give each of them a satisfying conclusion, but the large cast means they don’t get the same focus as the lead four. On the whole, Pitch Perfect 3 is a decent return to the Barden Bellas world, with screenwriter Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2) somewhat successfully nailing a facsimile of what worked about their dynamic with quippy lines and aca-decent jokes. Plus, the script includes a great deal of meta references to Pitch Perfect 3 being the final farewell tour for the Barden Bellas, just as it is for the series, which gives the film some self-deprecating humor. Further, director Trish Sie (Step Up: All In) gives moviegoers some visually interesting performance scenes that highlight the talent of the a capella groups on display. But for the most part, Pitch Perfect 3 suffers from issues typical of sequels – it attempts to go bigger and flashier when what worked about the original movie were the quiet character moments. As a result, Pitch Perfect 3 may be a fun final trip for those who are big fans of the Barden Bellas, but it isn’t necessary viewing for anyone else. There are other female-fronted comedies that feature more well-developed characters and with more heart, as well as more compelling musicals. And, with the bizarre James Bond-style subplot thrown in, Pitch Perfect 3 may even alienate those fans who were excited for a return to the Bellas and their a capella antics. Though Pitch Perfect was an unanticipated hit, the series about a group of a capella sisters has undoubtedly run its course – and even Pitch Perfect 3‘s self-deprecating humor seems to acknowledge this fact at multiple points. I give Pitch Perfect 3 6.2/10 |
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