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Pitch Perfect
2012
Romance
Comedy
1h 52m
Beca, a freshman at Barton University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. (imdb)
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Pitch Perfect
2012
Romance
Comedy
1h 52m
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Rated 05 Dec 2012
8
84th
This is probably the girliest shit I'll ever profess to liking. It's cheesy, generic, predictable and stupid. I mean. Just look at the tagline: "Get pitch slapped". Really? But the a cappella. Goddammit, the a cappella!
Rated 05 Dec 2012
Rated 08 Aug 2016
78
40th
Definitely not my cup of tea - I'm too much of a straight male, I suppose - but not intolerable if your other half insists on it. Anna Kendrick is appealing as always, and Rebel Wilson does her damndest to convince us she's the next Melissa McCarthy, but we've seen this story done a million times before, and a lot of the humor feels forced and awkward. Also, "I don't like movies" apparently counts as character development.
Rated 08 Aug 2016
Rated 09 Jun 2013
70
54th
Pure, unadulterated piece of pop culture that I wouldn't call great by any stretch. But it's decent and satisfying and has a certain fizz. Kinda like soda.
Rated 09 Jun 2013
Rated 05 Dec 2012
73
36th
How far can Anna Kendrick carry a film filled with stupid jokes and stereotypes and a mixed bag of music? It seems the answer is, pretty far. It's still a very messy film with hardly any hint of originality, but it manages to be enjoyable enough.
Rated 05 Dec 2012
Rated 25 Feb 2018
80
33rd
I'm a little late to the party. That being said I can see why so many people liked it. I do think girls will like it more than guys, but I still had fun with it. The acting is pretty good and so is pretty much all of the music. It's a fairly simple story that's predictable but the characters and music keep it rolling. Some funny moments here and there as well.
Rated 25 Feb 2018
Rated 17 Jan 2013
6
70th
It's basically Glee in college with Anna Kendrick - and that turns out to be pretty ok! I give credit to a few pretty enjoyable musical sequences and screenwriter Kay Cannon (of 30 Rock fame), who brings a lot of high-energy madcap cartoonishness to an ultra-generic underdog story framework.
Rated 17 Jan 2013
Rated 08 Dec 2012
72
69th
Formulaic in the extreme, but so sprightly and unpretentious that I got swept up in it, anyway. Kendrick's appealingly unaffected, naturalistic performance helps a lot. Lots of good stuff here, really--the musical numbers are staged with maximum energy, Rebel Wilson's a blast, there's not much in the way of annoying manufactured conflict. It's pretty fun, overall.
Rated 08 Dec 2012
Rated 11 May 2015
69
50th
What a remarkable, painfully honest documentary into the veiled world of intercollegiate A Capella.
Rated 11 May 2015
Rated 18 Dec 2012
70
71st
As Kendricks character I too thought this a capella was kind of silly, but as the movie went by I also tuned in with my bass on Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA". I mean, who wouldn't? Well, not the twin that was eaten in the womb... The best thing since the "spirit-fingers" in 2000!
Rated 18 Dec 2012
Rated 27 Sep 2012
90
97th
Pitch Perfect is the most off-color movie that it could be while staying in the constraints of a PG-13 rating. I think that many of the children hoping this is the next Glee or High School Musical will miss most of the jokes, which are clearly intended for older audiences. This is a hateful movie toward pretty much everyone, and that attitude is what endeared it to me. It was hilarious, and the musical aspect, while certainly prominent, fell secondary to the comedy.
Rated 27 Sep 2012
Rated 02 Jun 2013
95
97th
I finally found my calling! God, I'm so in tune!
Rated 02 Jun 2013
Rated 25 Jul 2015
70
48th
It's Dodgeball with singing and slightly less violence. Far better than it has any right to be.
Rated 25 Jul 2015
Rated 25 Oct 2015
70
42nd
Neither of the two PP movies are much better than the other to me, to be honest. But in saying that, they're both pretty darn entertaining. I watched these in reverse order which is never a great idea, but I'll be honest, Anna Kendrick sells *anything* for me. I'd watch her make breakfast. In my kitchen. In my t-shirt. I'm sorry, what were we talking about? Oh yeah, Pitch Perfect 1. It's good, it's funny, the whole cast are good for their roles (even when not much is asked). See it if you wanna!
Rated 25 Oct 2015
Rated 24 Sep 2017
73
62nd
It's so a-ca-awkward sometimes and there are a lot of stereotypes but I had fun and I could watch Anna Kendrick smile all day long.
Rated 24 Sep 2017
Rated 07 Aug 2017
67
61st
Silly musical numbers, over-the-top performances and plenty of gags make for an unusually cool college comedy.
Rated 07 Aug 2017
Rated 13 Feb 2013
83
80th
Fun, enjoyable and cliched in all the right places.
Rated 13 Feb 2013
Rated 26 Mar 2014
80
58th
I really enjoyed the a cappella performances in this movie. Didn't like a few of the songs, but man when the Treblemakers started singing "Magic" it was... beautiful. Rebel Wilson is comedy gold, and politically incorrect banters between the two commentators doesn't fail to entertain. The story is somewhat generic though, and the conflict and its resolution was one of the weaker points in the movie. Also, Skylar Astin's character felt like a bland, generic nice guy.
Rated 26 Mar 2014
Rated 31 Dec 2015
5
24th
The plot is a perfect parallel of any other competition-based storyline, so it's pretty predictable, right down to its requisite romance, but that doesn't mean this isn't still a fun flick: Wilson's Fat Amy is odd and hilarious and leads a great group of secondary characters (DeVine's douche is another highlight) surrounding Kendrick's music-mashing Beca, and the numerous a cappella numbers are excellent (keep an eye out for Kendrick's impressive cup stacking solo song).
Rated 31 Dec 2015
Rated 13 Dec 2017
88
48th
Much more about music, than romance or comedy. The musical numbers were mostly Okay, some were good.
Rated 13 Dec 2017
Rated 24 Feb 2014
70
74th
The whole is corny and very predictable ("here we have the good-looking love interest" etc.) , but there are several good jokes, enough to keep the interest. I liked the "a ca ..."-jokes, like "listen up, a ca-people", and of course the "a ca-scuse me?" - "a ca-believe it!" back and forth. I think Rebel Wilson tries too hard sometimes, but she is funny. Corny and funny, just the way I like it!
Rated 24 Feb 2014
Rated 20 Dec 2012
70
43rd
Alright, so maybe it was just a mish mash of EVERY teen comedy you've ever seen...but the acapella was pretty entertaining, and I'm a sucker for anything Anna Kendrick bar Twilight - plus, they did really well making the 'nerd' 'uber nerdy' so that you'd believe he would ridiculed by the all male douchebag acapella group. Any other films, those guys would be eating pavement
Rated 20 Dec 2012
Rated 29 Sep 2018
55
39th
Everything going on when the girls wasn't singing (including the "humor") was pretty lame, but some of the singing (and the energy building while it's taking place) wasn't half-bad.
Rated 29 Sep 2018
Rated 13 Dec 2013
75
50th
So ridiculously off the wall and random, but it doesn't take itself seriously at all. Much funnier than I initially expected.
Rated 13 Dec 2013
Rated 25 Oct 2018
55
31st
Well, it's a better Bring It On sequel than the actual Bring It On sequels.
Rated 25 Oct 2018
Rated 31 Dec 2012
70
50th
It's a comedy, I laughed a bit, it's different, whatever. But listen. A cappella stinks. Doubly so on film. When I see people lip syncing in close-up I get incredibly embarrassed for the actor. This was one of those movies - and it happens too often with movies about music - where I had to watch the faces of the actors to figure out whether or not the performance was supposed to be good or not, because it all sounds more or less the same.
Rated 31 Dec 2012
Rated 03 Feb 2018
70
36th
Pitch Perfect had some funny parts to it but it was very much made for a certain kind of audience that doesn't include me. In many ways this is the movie form of Glee, the movie even takes a jab at that show. The story was passable and the comedy was funny with just enough raunch. It was the raunchiness of the movie that made me wish they would have gone a bit farther but I think that is why it is made for a certain audience that isn't me. I probably won't watch it again. I might watch part two.
Rated 03 Feb 2018
Rated 16 Dec 2012
4
33rd
Nothing original but passes the time and actually has a few funny moments.
Rated 16 Dec 2012
Rated 21 Dec 2015
75
78th
How can you improve Bring It On? You can't... But if you tried you should definitely remove Kirsten Dunst and let Dushku be the lead. If she is too old, let an almost as beautiful Oscar nominated actress play her part. You could also change cheerleading into something equally stupid as let's say acapella.
Rated 21 Dec 2015
Rated 04 Nov 2017
94
47th
First off, Anna Kendrick was someone I used to refer to as "Bella's friend on Twilight" but needless to say, this film skyrocketed her into stardom, for a good reason. This film isn't the usual musical where you just belt out in the middle of the road but rather this is a perfect combination of music, comedy, and drama. I mean DRAMA. Not the one with tears or something.
Rated 04 Nov 2017
Rated 28 Feb 2016
54
43rd
Nice work from Anna Kendrick, like always.
Rated 28 Feb 2016
Rated 23 Jan 2013
65
47th
If you don't hate movies people sing in, you'll have a good time. Maybe not awesome but entertaining and funny (not all the time, but enough to make it a comedy)
Rated 23 Jan 2013
Rated 30 Mar 2015
80
93rd
Average coming of age Dramedy mixed with mostly good music and played out like a Sports film, which I have an affinity for. The movie started off slow but grew on me throughout until the end where it all comes together and makes you want to watch what happens next.
Rated 30 Mar 2015
Rated 22 Oct 2012
75
40th
This film certainly wasn't groundbreaking- consider it 7 years late on the whole Stomp the Yard, Drumline, etc scene- but it certainly was a lot of fun. Essentially it's a caricature of acapella life (whatever that might be like) and it serves up some laughs and gets you singing along, but it never feels very genuine, let alone very real.
Rated 22 Oct 2012
Rated 01 Jan 2015
55
74th
Jeff: "I hate Glee; I hate it! I don't understand the appeal at all." A 'Community'-truth I can second; however, I do understand the appeal of Anna.K, and her perfect presence makes up for some of the shittier aspects. Throw in some self-aware amusements and a likeable support, and this is very watchable for what it is. *Preview*: #14#, popcorn, liked, Anna.K/9b4, rewatch(2) }*{ #12#, popcorn, reviews, Anna.K!
Rated 01 Jan 2015
Rated 14 Apr 2024
20
12th
Forgettable. Predictable. Painfully unfunny. I'm not a pop music fan and didn't even recognize a lot of the songs.
Rated 14 Apr 2024
Rated 21 Dec 2012
60
33rd
What could have been a trite, cheesy narrative is saved by charming performances. Some songs I don't mind, others I do, but coming from the voice of the cast, I was able to tolerate all of it. And that deserves some credit.
Rated 21 Dec 2012
Rated 23 Jun 2013
67
57th
Glee meets Bring It On with surprisingly OK results. It Isn't great and women will like it more than men but I was entertained.
Rated 23 Jun 2013
Rated 08 Feb 2014
70
40th
I really could do without vomit-jokes and the likes. The music made it pretty entertaining and I totally fell for Anna Kendrick. A few clever jokes short of being a movie I could love though.
Rated 08 Feb 2014
Rated 14 Mar 2024
24
3rd
Anna Kendrick is like 30. The Dane cook impersonator stunk. The black chick was literally sexually assaulting the big boob chick and they played it off like a joke? The scene in the skating rink was so cringy I wanted to revoke my citizenship. Some of the vocal performances were good
Rated 14 Mar 2024
Rated 09 Oct 2012
60
55th
Sort of like Step Up for the Glee crowd. Definitely funnier than the latter and more self-aware than the former.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
Rated 06 Dec 2012
9
76th
So this ain't "Last Year at Marienbad," but it's still terrific.
Rated 06 Dec 2012
Rated 02 Jan 2013
78
50th
Funny, cheerfull movie. Typically american storyline, but not too predictable. Not gleelike or highschool musical, also funny and enjoyable for adults. Loved the music.
Rated 02 Jan 2013
Rated 19 Jan 2013
78
87th
fun fun fun :D
more Alexis Knapp, please! :o
Rated 19 Jan 2013
Rated 11 Mar 2013
68
72nd
Nothing bad about it, this is a smartly-written underdog comedy, and Rebel Wilson is absolutely amazing in it (as is Hana Lee, who murders every line she gets)
Rated 11 Mar 2013
Rated 04 Mar 2014
50
22nd
It's funny because she is fat, hehehehehe.
Rated 04 Mar 2014
Rated 18 Jul 2014
94
82nd
"Pitch Perfect" isn't actually pitch-perfect, but the comedic talents from cast members like Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson help this film hit the right note
Rated 18 Jul 2014
Rated 05 Jul 2016
72
24th
While the musical numbers were enjoyable (but thankfully brief), the rest of the film was so lightweight it barely existed. Scrub the romance, scrub the comedy, they were like sprinkles on a cake. What's more, I just find it nauseating to watch such a homogeneous ensemble of photogenic performers with their Glee-ful singing voices. I really wish they would have played up the music production angle or the Anna K is alternative angle. But what do you expect from a barrel-scraper like Jason Moore.
Rated 05 Jul 2016
Rated 14 Mar 2024
55
19th
Fat Amy was the best. Pretty cringy watching this for the 5th time. Not as funny as I remember, and the black chick is a molester, don’t get how that’s supposed to be funny. Like I said, fat Amy is what keeps me watching
Rated 14 Mar 2024
Rated 28 Jun 2023
50
14th
Songs are good. But oh dear is this hard to watch! Too many cliches.
Rated 28 Jun 2023
Rated 11 Dec 2012
64
29th
For a musical the A Capella wasn't too bad; it was the poor selection of humor and boring story that let Pitch Perfect down
Rated 11 Dec 2012
Rated 08 Mar 2015
70
56th
Actually an incredibly solid chick flick outing. In the vein of Mean Girls, the random and sporadic comedy works well in the musical a Capella setting. The humor hits hard when it hits, yet the story is pretty cliched throughout. Nothing special in terms of plot or direction, but the charming performances are also a pretty big boost for this. A good movie thanks to its humor and performance.
Rated 08 Mar 2015
Rated 15 Dec 2013
1
0th
I would have given it 0 if it wasn't for the puke angel.
Rated 15 Dec 2013
Rated 25 Jul 2015
25
17th
Impressive musical set pieces. Everything else is absolutely hateful.
Rated 25 Jul 2015
Rated 16 Dec 2012
65
31st
You could harp on this for being derivative, cliche and predictable, but those are hardly offenses when the real draw is the music. As a bonus, its often quite funny (if sometimes samey and gratuitously over-the-top) and well-acted (with the notable exception of John Benjamin Hickey as the protagonist's father who was completely unconvincing and luckily only in about 5 minutes of the film).
Rated 16 Dec 2012
Rated 13 May 2015
5
19th
"Pitch Perfect" so desperately wants to be "Mean Girls" for a new wave of teen viewers, but the lazy script and unlikable characters are comparable to a continuous string of sour notes.
Rated 13 May 2015
Rated 21 Mar 2021
93
99th
Pitch Perfect combines music and comedy so smoothly that two hours feel like it ends with a touching sweet note.
Rated 21 Mar 2021
Rated 23 Jun 2014
3
14th
Pitch Perfect was a film I had absolutely no intent on watching, but I had no choice on the matter due to the other half. But in its own annoying way, it's surprisingly tolerable. Anna Kendrick is boring and awkwardly wooden. She seems pissed off and disinterested in every role she plays. Rebel Wilson is the films saving grace though and she gets the best lines. Her character definitely gets a few laughs. But otherwise this was a battle. Women will love it no doubt and it's tolerable for blokes.
Rated 23 Jun 2014
Rated 10 Oct 2012
100
51st
awesome singing dancing movie 10 out of 10
Rated 10 Oct 2012
Rated 02 Jun 2014
70
46th
This is decent comedy entertainment featuring wonderfully stereotypical characters. It's not hilarious, it's not memorable, but it's at least a little bit self-aware. I like to think of it as a prime example of the White Castle slider of comedy movies.
Rated 02 Jun 2014
Rated 22 Dec 2012
89
76th
The story Pitch Perfect tells is utterly predictable, and utterly ridiculous. But it tells it so well, with such humour, charm and verve, that I don't even slightly care. Blessed with a phenomenal cast - Rebel Wilson deserves the plaudits she's getting, but Anna Kendrick perhaps does even more so - Pitch Perfect's 105 minutes breezes by in a flurry of marvellously-arranged a-capella and well-judged comic relief.
Rated 22 Dec 2012
Rated 06 Jan 2013
65
51st
6+ recommended :: I was as surprised as you probably are right now, reading this.
Rated 06 Jan 2013
Rated 14 Dec 2012
91
89th
There aren't many A Capella movies out there and that makes me sad, because this movie WAS AMAZING! The singing alone is worth watching this film. Yeah there were some really gross parts in this, which bought down its score (without them I probably would have given this a 95 or higher) but still just a really fun and great movie. Anna Kendrick is so incredibly talented and beautiful and I can't wait to see more from her. The rest of the cast was fun as well. Watch this movie if you love singing.
Rated 14 Dec 2012
Rated 03 Jan 2013
69
45th
I expected a vapid shit hole, what I got was an entirely mediocre by-the-numbers film that only exceeded the films I would consider its peer by being much funnier than it had any right to be. Plenty of jokes fell flat, but overall the jokes landed more often than not due to Rebel Wilson who was the star. Some big negatives included plot payoffs that were so underwhelmingly set up it was hard to care and a fair amount of the singing was either not good or obviously autotuned.
Rated 03 Jan 2013
Rated 02 Mar 2014
76
50th
I am not that big on highschool/ college problem oriented movies, but the music in this movie had me rushing to buy the soundtrack, definitely worth the listen and you may want to watch it too
Rated 02 Mar 2014
Rated 21 Sep 2015
85
52nd
Fun movie for those who like musicals. Some toilet humor, but overall, a good movie to enjoy after a long week. This was my first time seeing Anna Kendrick, so I was pleasantly surprised, though her character didn't really require anything tough. Some of the best and most outrageous lines came from John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks' characters.
Rated 21 Sep 2015
Rated 07 Mar 2021
8
68th
polarizing kind of movie but i think it's hilarious and the singing can be very entertaining
Rated 07 Mar 2021
Rated 26 Jun 2013
55
31st
rebel wilson
Rated 26 Jun 2013
Rated 30 Jul 2015
1
20th
As bad as 30 year olds playing students while singing awful pop songs in another brainless underdog thing sounds. Kendrick makes part of my brain hurt.
Rated 30 Jul 2015
Rated 11 Oct 2015
1
0th
Not good to begin with, but made utterly unbearable by the unending onslaught on my ears by all who have seen it
Rated 11 Oct 2015
Rated 03 Jun 2013
80
77th
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Rated 03 Jun 2013
Rated 19 Feb 2013
15
2nd
Watch it if you're a fan of Glee. You'll like it. I'm not a fan of Glee, so naturally I hated it.
Rated 19 Feb 2013
Rated 07 Dec 2012
2
37th
"Movies are fine. I just get bored and never make it to the end. Endings are predictable. Like, the guy gets the girl, and that kid sees dead people and Darth Vader is Luke's father." - Becca
Exaggerated puke in some scenes and probable sugar rush after half an hour if you're male. Kind a "mashup" of all possible teen stereotypes. Only Bella's have somewhat decent cast, others are just some random actors that fit self-centered-jerks who can sing.
Rated 07 Dec 2012
Rated 22 Jan 2013
76
3rd
Just an average movie about college singing groups. Predictable but has some decent musical scenes. C
Rated 22 Jan 2013
Rated 07 Jun 2013
72
46th
Not really into musicals but this was actually not bad. #1190
Rated 07 Jun 2013
Rated 11 Aug 2013
3
8th
Typical predictable teen movie but at least got a chuckle out of the Minstrel Cycles.
Rated 11 Aug 2013
Rated 11 Oct 2013
4
5th
I really wanted to like this movie. I've read comparisons to Mean Girls and Bridesmaids but unfortunately, it just didn't have a solid enough script and the characters were very under-developed. It relied too much on tropes and cliches, and Anna Kendrick's lead character was unlikeable. There was no sense of build-up or excitement to the finals of the competition and the song choices, that were meant to be "fresh" were daggy and dated.
Rated 11 Oct 2013
Rated 07 Dec 2020
49
50th
Saying Pitch Perfect is merely a mismash of standard genre-faire doesn't quite do it justice. It's humorous, charming, and fun. Anna Kendrick as the lead is inspired as she is easily the most charismatic of the bunch.
Rated 07 Dec 2020
Rated 23 Jun 2013
37
29th
Glee, the movie, but with far less compelling storyline material. Good vocal arrangements, though.
Rated 23 Jun 2013
Rated 23 Mar 2013
100
90th
Absolutely loved this. Hard to say exactly why, and I'm surprised I'm saying this at all, but this is one of the best films I've seen so far this year. Loads of charm, heart, and each and every character feels real and relatable. How often do you see an underdog movie where the rival team aren't exaggeratedly evil? Honestly gave me a bit of an Easy A vibe, and not just from the Breakfast Club references. A true joy despite a somewhat awkward first half hour (before you get used to this film).
Rated 23 Mar 2013
Rated 21 Nov 2016
79
62nd
very entertaining and I'm sure the target demo liked it even more given the sequels
Rated 21 Nov 2016
Rated 16 May 2015
60
31st
Harmless for the most part, but I just didn't find it funny or interesting at all. I caught myself smiling during some of the songs, but I didn't like any of the characters and I didn't laugh once.
Rated 16 May 2015
Rated 11 Jan 2013
70
28th
The performers lifted a weak and painfully derivative script to something better, but it's still not an excellent film. Really, it just serves as an indication that Kendrick is a strong lead and Wilson's fearlessness can be funny.
Rated 11 Jan 2013
Rated 11 Apr 2014
91
77th
Humorous movie with great renditions to modern pop hits. Adding to the fact that it focuses on the all-female Bellas, I think it's a pretty great movie. Especially on sleepovers.
Rated 11 Apr 2014
Rated 01 Jan 2017
55
44th
Weird plastic people
Rated 01 Jan 2017
Rated 20 Nov 2012
80
54th
Charming, funny, self-aware, enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.
Rated 20 Nov 2012
Rated 16 Dec 2020
1
1st
i think everything about this pissed me off and i was just like 14
Rated 16 Dec 2020
Rated 19 Jan 2013
75
59th
I had a LOT of fun watching this. The music is great, Rebel Wilson is great, I'm really starting to like Anna Kendrick as an actress (she's an awesome Tweeter, too), and I really liked the little jabs at Glee here and there. Also very nice to see a diverse and female-heavy cast based on talent, not Glee-style LOOK HOW INCLUSIVE WE ARE bullshit. It IS a bit stereotypical and cliche, but I think deliberately so. It's a college movie after all.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
Rated 07 Jul 2013
6
46th
Everyone and their kitchen sink recommended this to me, saying "that fat chick from Bridesmaids but not the main fat one is hilarious," "I know it looks like Glee but you should watch it," and "lot of hot chicks, bro." All above claims are wholeheartedly true. Pitch Perfect was fairly entertaining, providing more laughs than the average teen comedy-- Wilson, Higgins & Banks, and Devine all make the dumber stuff easier to watch. It was absolutely too long, too one-dimensional, but still alright.
Rated 07 Jul 2013
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