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That was an excellent one.

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

'Pitch Perfect 2' (rare in the fact that it doesn't have a sub-title!) is a decent sequel to the surprise 2012 hit comedy about a university a capella group. This film is obviously aimed at females and is going after a younger audience, introducing 18-year-old Emily (Steinfeld) into the mix now - probably to allow a third film in the series. However, these don't make it a bad film - still plenty of enjoyable moments throughout.There's probably less of a focus on the singing this time round, because - let's face it - a capella isn't really that exciting and can get old pretty quick. Especially with some of the rival teams - "Das Sound Machine" - and some of the terrible song choices (depending on your point-of-view, obviously). This is usually a good thing, as it gives Amy (Wilson) a chance to drop more quick-witted remarks and have more awkwardness with Bumper (DeVine) and even Becca (Kendrick) has some funny moments with her new boss (Keegan-Michael Key). But the best bits are still between the commentators - Elizabeth Banks (also her first time directing) & John Michael Higgins - plenty of hilarious lines and inappropriate comments. It's a little too long (almost two hours), has a few redundant scenes and is very predictable, but you're going to get what you expect - lots of laughs, some young-adult-what-does-the-future-hold musing and plenty of extras in a Louisiana field pretending it's a Danish festival! I wish the original song ('Flashlight') wasn't by Jessie J, but there's still some decent songs in it.

Comedy sequels are always a hard sell. For some reason, there's a standard few issues that many seem to fall back on, whether it be undoing previously completed character development in order to retell similar character-arcs, rehashing common story-beats or just delivering the exact same plot all over again, many sequels to popular comedies just fall a bit flat for trying too hard to recapture the lightning-in-a-bottle appeal of their superior originals. Thankfully, however, "Pitch Perfect 2", despite having some of these issues, is able to rise above the so-so quality of many other follow- ups thanks to the continued electrifying charm of the wonderful cast and the absolutely excellent good humor that made the original a modern comedic classic. While it may never quite be as fresh and satisfying as the first outing, it's definitely a very worthy sequel.Several years after the events of the original, the Barden Bellas are now three-time ICCA champions and are beloved by A Capella fans all over the nation. However, a disastrous "wardrobe malfunction" at a celebration concert for US President Obama's birthday quickly erupts into a media-circus, with the Bellas now the butt of many a joke and suspended indefinitely from performing at future ICCA competitions. However, not all hope is lost, as a deal is made- if the Bellas can win the World Championship of A Capella, they will be re-instated. And so, the group will have to learn to work together again to train for the much more grueling world competition... but all the while leader Beca (Anna Kendrick), trying to plan for her future beyond the Bellas, begins a musical internship that may threaten her friendship with the rest of the group.Co-star Elizabeth Banks takes over the director's chair in her feature film debut, with Kay Cannon returning to write the script. Together, the two build a very competent and stylish production that compliments the original quite well, while also having an identity of its own. Banks proves to be a more than capable visual storyteller with solid direction, and I very much admired her handling of the material. She's definitely got a good eye for flow and composition and I'd be very interested to see her continue to grow as a director in the future. Cannon's script is tight and there's never a dull moment. She seems to have ratcheted up the zaniness this time around with some particularly wild sequences, and while it doesn't always work 100%, I think she does a good job continuing the story started in the original.The cast is as marvelous as ever this time around, and I appreciated that this movie gives a lot more business to the supporting characters. Kendrick is a joy as always and makes for a compelling lead, especially with her struggles in growing up, which many will identify with. Rebel Wilson's role is slightly expanded and I very much enjoyed her romantic sub-plot with former adversary Bumbper, who is played in a delightfully hammy performance by a returning Adam DeVine. Supporting roles by the likes of Ester Dean, Brittany Snow, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee and Katey Sagal are very well played. And there's even some really nice cameos that pop up here and there that I won't spoil, but round out the cast rather nice. I also did enjoy the new villains played by Birgitte Hjort Sørensen and Flula Borg- the leaders of an evil German A Capella group. Though I do have to comment that I think the roles are written a bit flat and as a result, neither Sørensen or Borg are able to really shine. But they did a good job with the material provided.As much as I enjoyed the film, however, there are a few big issues I had which is where it loses some points for me. To start, as I mentioned, the villainous roles are a bit flat and on-dimensional. The sort-of trope of the "evil Germans" has been done to death, and unlike Bumper's quirky and over-the-top villainous presence in the original, they feel very stock. I also do think the film's first act is a bit messy. Many supporting characters feel under-utilized until later in the film and the story moves a bit too quickly for its own good, lopping on new characters and plot developments at a slightly haphazard pace. And a few gags and set-pieces do fall flat, including a bizarre follow-up to the famous riff-off of the original that feels a bit too weird and disjointed and is a very obvious attempt to try and re- create a popular scene from the first film. It just comes off as inorganic.Thankfully, the film corrects course soon enough, and the rest of the film is an utter joy. I loved the musical numbers, appreciated some of the new developments made to the characters. (I adored the turn in Bumper from a doofus villain into a sort-of sympathetic goofball, for example, and that's not spoiling anything) The direction is sharp and exciting and the wonderful comedy is on full- display. "Pitch Perfect 2" might not quite measure up to the absolutely outstanding original. But it's a darned good sequel and has me all the more excited for the recently announced third film. I give "Pitch Perfect 2" a very good 8 out of 10.

This doofuspoofus should be ignored strictly because of the name (seeing as it's more gay than Harry Potter!) This movie might not be as good as the first (nothing ever is) but it was sure close! It contains new and old songs so it's got something for all ages! I love the fact that they compete against all different groups in the riff-off because it shows that you don't have to be a certain age/race/strictly into music to have a good voice. Not sure if there are pillow fights in college but it did show they still knew how to have fun when they are NOT singing. Probably the most annoying part of the movie is the back and forth of Bumper and "Fat Amy" because it was overdone. My favorite part was the end performance when all the Bella alums came out and the part (as shown in the previews) where "Fat Patricia/Amy" slides down the stairs! Also, you have to love all the guest stars and cameos! For this to have an overall rating below all the Harry Potter movies is absurd! If you rate this movie anything below a 7, you have a bad taste in movies.

Pitch Perfect 2(2015) Starring: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Hailee Steinfeld, Katey Sagal, Skylar Astin, Ben Platt, Anna Camp, Alexis Knapp, Adam Devine, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, and John Michael Higgins Directed By: Elizabeth Banks Review Thanks to this a-ca-pact I've almost had a Pitch Perfect weekend. The sequel to Pitch Perfect is something I would usually look at and say "Oh God, not another, I hate musicals with fancy and rap and pop songs." But since I like the cast I decide to watch the first one on ABC family on Sunday, and much to my surprise I thought it was great and now the sequel is upon us, so how is it? The film takes place three years after the events of the first film and The Bellas are household popular names. They do a performance singing for the president when suddenly(much like in the first film) something embarrassing happens and they see Fat Amy's uterus. Their carriers as Bella's could be destroyed but they plan to win the world championships to restore their name. The film does achieve it's goal with being an entertaining sequel, and I dare say it's as good as the first not better just as good. They have a larger cast but a few bumps with an unfocused narrative. Theirs a story-line with Becca at an internship trying to prove some sense worth to the company, Fat Amy and Bumper have got a thing going and the side stories just don't flow that well. The film in itself does have a good enough plot though. The performances from our leading ladies is just as great as the first film, and they have a new added member in the form of Haliene Steinfield. who I adore in this movie, she was such a great addition to the film. Who knows if their going to make a third film but with great acting, good music, and fun beats Pitch Perfect soars with a pitch. I'm giving Pitch Perfect 2 a four out of five.