Far from a strong send-off...

Rating: 4/10 (15 March 2018)

Some of the musical sequences still flourish and Anna Kendrick is an irresistible lead as always, but the plot is just...bizarre. It adopts a crime genre sub-narrative that doesn't flow seamlessly with the series' traditional formula. As a result, conflicts and chemistries are either rushed to fruition or left totally unresolved. What happened to the vocals vs. instruments rivalry? It's abandoned just as fast as it's introduced. Talk about wasted talent. This is far from a strong send-off. The previous films, despite being incredibly predictable, still managed to carry more wit, heart, and flowing narratives. Definitely not worth the investment. Treat Pitch Perfect 2 as the true swan song.