Movie Review: Pitch Perfect

Thanks to the popularity of shows like Glee and movies like Bring It On, movie studios are trying to profit off the current fascination with singing contests. Enter the new film, Pitch Perfect, Anna Kendrick's latest film where she is convinced to join an acapella singing group in college.

As far as college campuses go, the basic setting was average. However, I thought a few sets were unique. There were some scenes in an empty pool. It was an atmosphere that didn't add to the story but was just unique and different. I also liked the run down and grungy appearance of the school's radio station. While the movie itself was about an acapella group, there were also some great dance mixes of popular songs. I thought all the music was great and was just a great part of the storyline.

The film had great comic moments including some interesting scenes involving projectile vomiting. And while Anna Kendrick does an amazing job as the film's lead, the minor characters really steal the show.  Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) seems to turn even the simplist of lines into laugh out loud moments. The same goes for Gail (Elizabeth Banks) who commentates the singing competitions throughout the film.

Besides the music, there were also a few different romantic storyline within the film. Typical of a college film, boy meets girl, something keeps them apart, and we're not sure if they'll have a happily ever after. Since the film has an ensemble of characters, there is more than one love story that is explored, however only the major character's story is fully resolved.

My personal opinion of this film is that anyone that enjoys music or college based films will enjoy this one. I thought the acting was well done and the music was incredible. I must confess though, I'm one of those music genre fans.

Pitch Perfect will be released nation wide on October 5, 2012. Fandango is offering a promotion to buy three tickets and get your fourth ticket free.

Movie Rating for Pitch Perfect

The passes for this pre-screening were won through Fandango. Follow their Facebook page to attend free screenings near you. Check out my information post for more information about free movie screenings.

More Free Screenings of Pitch Perfect (Select Cities)

Pitch Perfect was a fun movie and the studio wants to keep the word of mouth advertising going to lead up to the October release. Here is a list of more upcoming free screenings. Check your local city's screening to see the time of the screening.


At the time of this posting, Universal Screenings still has passes to the following screenings:

• 09/12 - New Brunswick, NJ
• 09/11 - Boston, MA
• 09/11 - Greensboro, NC
• 09/11 - New York, NY
• 09/11 - Syracuse, NY
• 09/12 - Anaheim, CA
• 09/12 - Emeryville, CA
• 09/12 - Austell, GA
• 09/12 - DeKalb, IL
• 09/12 - Mount Prospect, IL
• 09/12 - Kansas City, KS
• 09/12 - Dedham, MA
• 09/12 - Silver Spring, MD
• 09/12 - Clinton Township, MI
• 09/12 - Maple Grove, MN
• 09/12 - Durham, NC
• 09/12 - Cherry Hill, NJ
• 09/12 - New Brunswick, NJ
• 09/12 - New York, NY
• 09/12 - Providence, RI
• 09/12 - Houston, TX
• 09/13 - St. Louis, MO
• 09/13 - Rochester, NY
• 09/13 - Beavercreek, OH
• 09/13 - Mequon, WI
• 09/19 - Dublin, CA
• 09/19 - Palo Alto, CA
• 09/19 - Washington, DC
• 09/19 - Orlando, FL
• 09/19 - Tallahassee, FL
• 09/19 - ATLANTA, GA
• 09/19 - Burlington, MA
• 09/19 - Baltimore, MD
• 09/19 - Ypsilanti, MI
• 09/19 - State College, PA
• 09/19 - Dallas, TX
• 09/19 - Houston, TX
• 09/19 - Salt Lake City, UT
• 09/20 - Berkeley, CA
• 09/20 - Los Angeles, CA
• 09/20 - Orange, CA
• 09/20 - North Haven, CT
• 09/20 - Washington, DC
• 09/20 - Chicago, IL
• 09/20 - Boston, MA
• 09/20 - Brooklyn, NY
• 09/20 - Ithaca, NY
• 09/20 - Eugene, OR
• 09/20 - Philadelphia, PA
• 09/24 - Springfield, MO

I saw the film last week and it's worth going to. My review will be posted on October 5, 2012 when the film is officially released.

Source: Advance Screenings

More Free Screenings of Pitch Perfect (Select Cities)

If you missed the last round of Pitch Perfect free screenings, you have another shot. Universal Screenings has a huge list of cities but all the screenings listed are for tomorrow (August 29, 2012). Check if your city is listed for a free screening of Pitch Perfect.

I saw the film tonight and it's worth going to. My review will be posted on October 5, 2012 when the film is officially released.

Free Screening of Pitch Perfect (Select Cities)

Pitch Perfect isn't scheduled for release until November but thanks to Fandango and Eventful you might be able to see it earlier for free. Depending on the location, dates and times for the screenings will vary.


At the time of this posting, Eventful still has passes to the following screenings:

• Atlanta (Chamblee)
• Boston
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Denver
• Houston
• Los Angeles
• New York
• San Diego
• San Francisco

At the time of this posting, Fandango still has passes to the following screenings:

• San Francisco
• Denver 
• Philadelphia 
• Seattle 

Source: Advance Screenings