
So - with that said, a movie about acapella singing in an American college with competitions and prizes and BFF''s did make me wonder about my ethics when I found myself chuckling along to the Trailer for Pitch Perfect.
There is no denying that anyone else who has seen this 3 minute piece preceding most movies since November would have found themselves toe tapping along to some over familiar pop songs and like me, laughing out loud at the 'Fat Amy' line so brilliantly written for Rebel Wilson, star of Bridesmaids & A Few Best Men. Throw in a Twilight star (Anna Kendrick) as the leading lady along with a host of hunnies from movies ranging from Hairspray to Wrestle mania and you end up with on paper looks like the worlds greatest chick flick,
As a heterosexual male (albeit the wrong side of 35) I thoroughly enjoyed this movie from start to finish - it takes Glee, mixes it with X-Factor, throws in a bit of So You Think you can Dance along with a slice of BGT, then - manages to mix some Hollywood glamour, a few thumping tunes in an epic soundtrack and before you know it you have a completely adorable movie that is one of the best feel good films of recent times.
And its not just the girls that Rock! - let me explain.

They square off annually to the competing male group the TrebleMakers (great names) who although lead by a total dumb ass - manage to completely rock the stage at every turn. After a dismal performance in the 2011 finals its time for our intrepid clan of vocal beauties to reform & re-educate those used to a dated routine and with the help of mix master Beca - rejuvenate an old idea to reinvent themselves and come out champions in the 2012 finals.

For the astute hearing among you, listen out for she sheepishly quiet but utterly hilarious quotes from the softly spoken Lilly (Hana Mae Lee) which if you aren't paying attention you will miss and completely lose out on some of the most random lines ever perceived in movie history.

I would almost guarantee that this movie wont disappoint anyone who takes the time to give it a chance - the remixes are awesome - the vocals are stunning and the brilliantly cast competition compares (Elizabeth Banks & John Michael Higgins) are as hilariously brilliant as you could ever expect.

I wont go on any more - a great story, fast paced & bouncy with some of the best singing you will see at the cinema - with a 'beats' styled backing track that will make the best DJ's reconsider their own set lists this is a real heartwarming movie that will have you clapping and whooping along before you know what you're doing. Enjoy!
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