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Pitch Perfection
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and co return for the highly anticipated sequel Pitch Perfect 2.
Catherine Squibb Editor-at-Large Though this does not live quite up to the hysterical original, the se- ical. Their little digs at a cappella and themselves give it true comedy quel still outshines most current teen comedies. Plus, with the bril- value, positively punching those high notes as the sarcy commentators. liant and hilarious Rebel Wilson, it was always going to be a winner. As someone who loved the first one, nothing could ever quite This sequel to the unexpectedly popular a cappella hit opens with live up to the a cappella tune and the heart-warming feeling of the Fat Amy, played by Rebel Wilson, accidentally mooning the Pres- first. However, the sequel is definitely still funnier than the maident in a classic Barden Bellas performance to Wrecking Ball. jority of teen-orientated comedies, leaving you blissful and wantKicked out of their National Champ positions, the Bellas have one ing to join one! No sequel is ever quite the same as the original. last attempt at redemption at the international world championship finals in Copenhagen. They then prepare with the sequel-hon- If you haven’t seen it yet, it is well worth a watch! Especialoured traditions of torturous practices, riff-offs and of course a ly if you have seen the first one – A true crime against A Cappella! camping trip to reunite old friends. The Bellas struggle to perfect their musical routines as they are faced with their rivals Das Sound Machine – who, for the record, are not as amusing as they sound. They fight to the end ensuring it finishes on a true high note. Director/Co-star Elizabeth Banks and John Michael are brilliantly com-
4.5/5