Fun and uplifting

Rating: 8/10 (22 January 2013)

This is an amusing, uplifting and really enjoyable movie. I was chuckling throughout. It had a lot of smart and sometimes off-the-wall humour. Yes, it's girly stuff mostly, but it's done in a way that would appeal to anyone.
The songs and performances were great. I hope the performances were all real, but you never know of course. And perhaps it doesn't matter.
Imagine a university subculture based on a cappella music performances. Really good performances. The students in this subculture are nerds with issues, but sheesh are they talented. And some of them are attractive too. This university has no less than four aca-groups. (Does this sort of subculture really exist at American colleges?) Shows like "Glee" and "America's Got Talent" are barely on my radar, but even I can tell that this movie is of that ilk.
I can't remember the plot. Something about competitions, boy meets girl, letting people in, pleasing dad and not being controlling.
All the characters were well portrayed by the various actors, but the one young lady who stood out for me was Brittany Snow (who plays Chloe). This is a young actress to keep an eye on.
Jason Moore and the writers have done a good job with this, as has everyone involved in producing the music and performances.