Pitch Perfect 2
2015movie
Pitch Perfect 2 is an utter mess when it comes to editing and structure as it tries to cram in far too many plotlines. And yet while the film may feel like a cacophony at times due to randomly switching between characters and losing track of the overall story, director Elizabeth Banks still nails the unexpected humor and charm of the original. Catchy new tunes, biting jokes, and nice emotions make Pitch Perfect 2 a solid follow-up even though it’s usually out of tune.
Many of the scenes feel written for humor first before being considered story or character development, so they come off feeling indulgent. Add to this the fact that most serious or weighty moments are immediately diffused with a laugh and you have a film without much substance, populated by 2-dimensional characters who’re difficult to ...
