Predictable, but Enjoyable

Rating: 7/10 (27 May 2015)

Pitch Perfect 2 was a satisfactory sequel. The acting was fine for the slightly exaggerated roles each actress was assigned; however, the singing and performances were great, nothing less than expected from stars like Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, and Elizabeth Banks. The new girl Emily, played by Hailee Steinfield, was a breath of fresh air in the group of experienced collegiate acapella singers. Her original songwriting and generally awkward and innocent nature was a stark contrast to Beca (Anna Kendrick) who is generally angsty, outspoken, and witty. The jokes and digs and romance made its way onto the screen and was perceived to be all comedy; not a single line that the audience in the movie theater was meant to be really taken seriously, or if it was, the severity of the situation or dilemma was often broken by an awkward moment or by the hilarious character of Fat Amy/ Fat Patricia (Rebel Wilson). I'd rate it a seven out of ten because while although directed by a great actress and director and producer, it was too predictable that the Barden Bellas from America would win the International Acapella title because they went back to their old songs after sitting around a campfire bonding with their old leader, Aubrey (Anna Camp).