Daria Davis
Blue & White Flash / Staff Writer
Awesomely hilarious and harmonically witty, “Pitch Perfect” is a must see for those into funny college movies with goofy plots.
The musical comedy chronicles the musical aspirations of Barden college freshman Beca, portrayed by Anna Kendrick, who is best known for her roles in “Up in the Air” and “Twilight”. Urged by her father to join an organization, the independent and disinterested Beca is steamrolled into joining an a cappella girls singing group called The Bellas.
Much to her surprise, Beca finds an entire community of a cappella fanatics and misfits. As college students, many will identify with the struggles to fit in, peer rivalries, and relationship conflicts the movie showcases. Spontaneous song and dance is littered throughout the movie as the group begins a journey to win the National A cappella Competition.
The most notable character in the film is Fat Amy. Her character provides most of the much needed humor in the movie. Australian comedienne Rebel Wilson, who you may remember from the movie “Bridesmaids,” portrays this weird, over-the-top group member that will keep the audience laughing during the entire movie.
The movie was directed by Jason Moore, who has directed episodes of “Dawson’s Creek”, “One Tree Hill” and Broadway’s “Shrek the Musical”. The movie was produced by Elizabeth Banks, who is best known as an actress in the movies, “The 40 Year Old Virgin”, “Seabiscuit”, “The Hunger Games” and even a small role in this movie.
Many Jackson State University students were able to see a screening of the movie thanks to the Universal Pictures representative on campus that provided free movie passes. The official movie release date is Oct. 5, so check your local theaters for movie times because this musical comedy is a must see.
