Pitch Perfect (2012)

Edelstein calls the film an exhilarating pick-me-up and praises its buoyant, inventive musical comedy. He especially singles out the cast, choreography, and soundtrack for making the performances silly, emotionally pure, and joyful.

The review calls it one of the best musical comedies in years. It praises Anna Kendrick’s assured lead and especially Rebel Wilson’s comic performance.

Chang calls the film a cheeky delight, while noting that its nearly two-hour runtime could use trimming. He singles out Rebel Wilson’s comic performance and the film’s saucy script and strong cast for praise.

The critic finds the comedy thoroughly enjoyable, funny, and infectious despite some weak characterization. She especially praises Rebel Wilson’s performance and the inventive, well-sung musical arrangements.

Richards finds the film a very funny, smartly written teen comedy, even if its musical performances are less compelling. He especially praises the ensemble cast and the sharp, well-observed characters.

McCarthy finds the film an enjoyably snarky, nerdy and sexy campus musical comedy. He praises the lively cast and the consistently engaging performances, especially Anna Kendrick’s transformation from wary outsider to group leader.

Schenker finds the film cliché-ridden but enlivened by its comic distance and good-natured fun. He singles out the rousing finale, where the Bellas perform a mix-tape-style number, as its most pleasurable moment.

The critic finds the film sweet-natured and consistently funny despite some excessive gross-out jokes. Rebel Wilson’s breakout performance is singled out for praise.

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Jenkins finds the comedy slipshod and lightweight, though it has a few striking moments. He singles out Anna Kendrick’s one-take cup-percussion performance as the film’s standout.

The critic calls it bigger, meaner and funnier than Glee, giving the campus comedy a positive verdict. They praise Beca’s role in helping the Barden Bellas revamp their act, while noting some stereotypical characters.

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The critic finds the comedy an entertaining, satisfying tribute to misfits, despite its uneven tone and familiar TV-drama pacing. Rebel Wilson’s scene-stealing humor and Anna Kendrick’s performance are singled out for praise.

The critic finds the film a charming, buoyant comedy despite its familiar underdog story. They praise the appealing ensemble and the inventive a cappella musical selections.

The critic finds the film formulaic but winning and enjoyable. They single out the charming ensemble, especially Rebel Wilson, as a major strength.

The critic finds Pitch Perfect an enjoyable comedy despite its shortcomings. Rebel Wilson’s comic timing and the film’s one-liners stand out, while weak plotting and characterization let it down.

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Mellor finds the comedy mean-spirited and its script lacking in heart, despite an appealing cast. She singles out the singing as the film’s success, while criticizing its reliance on stereotypes for laughs.

Dibdin gives the film a strongly negative verdict, finding its humour lazy and its characters shallow. She singles out Rebel Wilson’s deadpan performance as the film’s best feature.