{"id":587,"date":"2015-05-15T10:55:51","date_gmt":"2015-05-15T17:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2015\/05\/15\/pitch-perfect-2-perfect-comedy-for-girls-night-out-2\/"},"modified":"2015-05-15T10:55:51","modified_gmt":"2015-05-15T17:55:51","slug":"pitch-perfect-2-perfect-comedy-for-girls-night-out-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2015\/pitch-perfect-2-perfect-comedy-for-girls-night-out-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitch Perfect 2 – Perfect Comedy for Girls Night Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PerfectPitch2.jpg\"<\/a>The Bellas return in this sequel to Pitch Perfect. After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas are taken out of the ACA-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, they take on a seemingly impossible task: to win an International competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic. Starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Hailee Steinfield, it a comedy ripe for girls night out!<\/p>\n

Pitch Perfect 2<\/em>
\nBy Keefer C. B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n

This is a fun and compelling sequel. The Barden Bellas are back! Because of a embarrassing performance they become a laughing stock and, in order to restore their title they, enter a world competition which no American team has ever won.<\/p>\n

If you loved Pitch Perfect<\/em> then you are going to enjoy this film even more. Pitch Perfect 2 has updated music, new characters and a lot of laughs. You can see the first film to get in touch with the characters and story, but it’s not necessary.<\/p>\n

The highlight of the entire film is the musical performances. Think of the last film and multiply it by 1,000. The Barden Bellas are now a tiny fish in a big pond up against a capella groups from all over the world. Even the famous group Pentatonix have a cameo appearance. This allows the film to showcase grand productions from all corners of the Earth.<\/p>\n

The cast embrace their roles and voices. This is a character driven franchise. Like the first film, you have to buy into the absurdity of these over-the-top characters in order to enjoy it. After you do that, you will find the comedy funny and can fall in love with these characters. Actors like Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and many others make this film what it is. I also have to mention the comical cameos from Snoop Dogg, David Cross and even Keegan Michael Key who add to the amusement of this film.<\/p>\n

The comedy style is shock humor and pop cultural references. This leads to a lot of jokes being hit or miss. Most of the shock humor comes from the two announcers, Elizabeth Banks and John Michael Higgins. Their comments are insulting but the comedy comes from the fact that these people could not exist and still keep their jobs.<\/p>\n

My favorite character is Emily (Hailee Steinfeld), the newest addition to the Bellas team. I love Steinfeld as an actress and I usually associate her with dramatic roles and not much for comedy. This film shows that not only can she carry a note but also be very funny.<\/p>\n

I have a tie for my favorite scene. The first one is when the Bellas\u2019 German rival team, Das Sound Machine performs at the world competition with Light\u2019 em Up by the Fallout Boys. The other scene is equally good because it is Fat Amy singing a love song to her boyfriend, Bumper (Adam DeVine). One scene is epic, the other hilarious. Both are absolutely incredible.<\/p>\n

The moral of this story is,\u00a0 \u201cStay in touch with your true voice.\u201d The Bellas, as a team, loose who they are, so they go to a retreat to understand each other. With the help of an old Bella member, they find their voice and become the great team they were before.<\/p>\n

I give this 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to 13- through 18-year-olds\u00a0 There is adult humor and language that younger audiences shouldn’t watch, but for the older crowd it’s a\u00a0 thoroughly entertaining film. This film opens in theaters May 15.<\/p>\n