doesn't bring anything fresh or exciting to the table

Rating: Null/10 (19 February 2019)

Following an embarrassing performance that turns into a national scandal involving the President of the United States--yes, you heard that correctly--the three-time defending champion Barden Bellas are suspended from performing at the ICAA, only to be replaced by a powerhouse European championship team. Unwilling to accept defeat, the Bellas seek out their only shot at redemption: enter and try to win the world a cappella championship. Despite a slew of returning characters, this is fairly monotonous up until the finale; tries to make up for a lack of lively musical numbers or interesting plot twists with an excess of crass humor and politically incorrect jokes, but that can only carry this so far. Steinfeld is appealing as a "legacy" student who joins the group, and Key provides a few chuckles as an abrasive music producer, but beyond that there isn't much new ground to cover. **