by Taylor Fernandes   ‘14

“Pitch Perfect,” released October 5, immediately earned a wealth of positive reviews. With hilarious characters and catchy songs, the movie deserves the accolades and isn’t one to be missed.

Starring Oscar-nominated

Anna Kendrick as Beca, the movie’s basic plot line follows her in her personal musical journey. Her father won’t let her drop out of college and move to Los Angeles and become a music producer. They eventually make a deal: he agrees to pay for the move himself if she joins a group and gives it her all, and then still wishes to move at the end of the year.

Beca joins an all-girl acappella group called the Bellas, who always come in second to the college’s all-male group, the Treblemakers. The group includes the hilarious character of Fat Amy, played by Rebel Wilson. Beca thinks it’s time that they stop coming in second, though she is a bit distracted by the rival group’s member Jesse (Skylar Astin), which adds an interesting love story.

Kendrick’s overall acting is terrific, successfully playing her role of a laid-back girl but with a competitive edge and a soft spot for love. Wilson, last seen in the popular comedy “Bridesmaids,” nearly steals the spotlight with her unforgettable character of Fat Amy. Though an amazing performance was expected of Wilson after her work in “Bridesmaids,” she once again delivers the funniest character in the movie. Every one of her sarcastic comments leaves audience members laughing while also appreciating her sassy attitude and I-don’t-care-what-you-say personality. Though Kendrick is technically the star of “Pitch Perfect,” Wilson is so featured that one might think she has more than a supporting role. Then again, the movie is a comedy, and the comedy starts when Wilson says her first line.

“Pitch Perfect” is all in all a great movie that delivers on its key components: the typical boy-girl rivalry, the musical edge, the cliché love story, and most importantly, the non-stop comedy.