Fat Amy is da Bomb!!!

Rating: 5/10 (12 December 2012)

Definitely a film targeted towards all the GLEE fans out there. A 100% predictable film that leaves very little to your imagination, with the whole movie being totally laid out in the opening five (5) minutes of the film. However, the a cappella numbers are done well (mostly anyways, the Bella's numbers are really bad), and the music mash-ups really rock; I have to admit that I actually enjoyed this film, another guilty pleasure for my coffers.
This film is set on the mythical campus of Barden University, where acapella groups rule the roost. There are four rival a cappella troops on the Barden campus including last year's National 'A Cappella' Champions, The Treble Makers. However, the film actually centers on an all-girl troop, The Barden Bellas. The Barden Bellas were the campus buxom beauties with great vocal ability, but due to their antiquated routines and poor song selection just cannot complete nationally with their Barden counterparts, The Treble Makers. Eager the meet her father's demand and attempt to blend in on campus in order to make her way to Los Angeles, Beca (Anna Kendrick) joins the struggling Bellas a cappella group. Beca is an unknown, yet-to-be- famous, innovative, talented mix-master DJ with the ability to blend multiple genres of music into incredible 'mash-up' remixes. The only problem is the Barden Bellas are unwilling to change their song selection format from their current obsolete standards.
The film is filled with various stereotypical characters; however, its best character by far is 'Fat Amy' (played marvelously by Rebel Wilson). When asked why she wanted to be called 'Fat Amy', her responds was brilliant, "So skinny bitches like yourselves wouldn't do it behind my back!!!!" Even more amusing scene was when the Bellas reached a bonding moment of the film when the troop is trying to grow stronger together, and the members are asked to share their most personal / intimate secret with the group 'Fat Amy' confesses that 'Fat Amy' isn't her real name. the group gasps and leans in closer to hear this startling revelation "it's really Fat Patricia!!!" The scene is done so seriously, that it's absolutely hilarious!!!!
Again, this is really a very cheesy film, with little or no thinking required. However, if you are a fan of GLEE, you will undoubtedly enjoy this film. If Glee makes you skin crawl, then this film should be avoided like the plague. Recommended for home viewing, perfect to rent, download, Netflix, or Redbox. This film is not going to win any Oscar nominations, but if you are in the mood for some light chuckles, and some really nice music numbers, then maybe this is the film for you.
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