It was released in the United States on May 15, 2015 by Universal Pictures. [21] It was confirmed on June 19, 2014 that Pentatonix would play the role of a rival group to the Barden Bellas. Chris Greenleaf. Directed by Elizabeth Banks. Three years after winning their first championship, the Barden Bellas are now led by senior Beca Mitchell and three-time super senior Chloe Beale. Pitch Perfect 2. Following their win at the world championship, the now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses both instruments and voices. comment. Written by Also included on the DVD will be deleted scenes. [55] In its opening weekend, the film grossed $69.2 million, finishing first at the box office. Pitch Perfect 2: All the Details Behind UPenn's A Cappella Group Cameo The University of Pennsylvania's a cappella stars Penn Masala go up against the Barden Bellas in the musical sequel The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. "PITCH PERFECT 2" Written by Kay Cannon Based on the book by Mickey Rapkin This material is the property of UNIVERSAL PICTURES and is intended for us only by authorized personnel. 2015 Choice Movie: Chemistry (Anna Kendrick and, 2015 Choice Movie: Liplock (Rebel Wilson and, Favorite Movie Actress (Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, lost to, This page was last edited on 24 April 2021, at 04:08. With Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow. Search for "Pitch Perfect 2" on Amazon.com, Title: The truth about Beca’s internship comes out, and she starts a heated debate with Chloe over her obsession with the group and accuses the other Bellas of not thinking about their futures. $14.99 Buy HD. Beca (Anna Kendrick), Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) and the Barden Bellas are back to pitch slap the world! [26], On May 21, 2014, principal photography began at Louisiana State University (LSU) campus in Baton Rouge. As the Bellas’ suspension means they cannot hold auditions, Emily goes directly to their sorority house. Which is your favorite 2015 Summer Blockbuster? Amy realizes she regrets ending things with Bumper, and the two reconcile the next day. A clean-cut high school student relies on the school's rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing. 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It surpassed the total gross of the original film ($115.4 million) in five days, and also became the highest-grossing music comedy film of all-time, overtaking School of Rock ($131.3 million). With one chance left at redeeming their legacy, they must face off against the toughest competition on the planet: German supergroup Das Sound … The film centers on the fictional Barden University Bellas, an all-female a cappella singing group, who try to beat out the German national team in a world singing championship. Guy Lodge of Variety called it an "ebulliently entertaining, arguably superior sequel to the 2012 musical comedy hit." Pitch Perfect 2 is at its best when there’s singing involved. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave the film 3 out of 4 stars. [7] In May 2016 it was moved again, this time being pushed back to December 22, 2017. [8] In April 2013, it was confirmed that a sequel would be released in 2015. The comedy is helmed by Elizabeth Banks, co-star and producer of Pitch Perfect, and produced by Paul Brooks, Max Handelman and Banks. [79], The film was originally slated for a July 21, 2017 release, and was later pushed back to August 4, 2017 before moving back to the July 21 slot. And her inserts with John Michael Higgins are excellent, if you take them at face value for exactly what they are intended to be; humour! [70][71][72], On April 11, 2015, a month before the release of Pitch Perfect 2, it was announced that Rebel Wilson would return for a third film, although she stated that she did not know if Anna Kendrick or any of the other cast members would also be reprising their roles. [30], The original album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, earning 107,000 album-equivalent units (92,000 copies of traditional sales) in the week ending May 17, 2015. It is a sequel to the 2012 film Pitch Perfect and the second installment in the Pitch Perfect film series. [4] In its first five days, the film surpassed the total gross of the original ($115.4 million), and also overtook School of Rock ($131.3 million) for the highest grossing musical-comedy of all-time and the second greatest musical debut ever (behind Beauty and the Beast's $174.8 million in 2017). After a scandal threatens to derail their last year at Barden, the three-time defending champs worry that they've lost their harmony for good. The casual racism, homophobia and sexism might be tolerable if any of it was remotely funny, but none of it is. [11] As in the first movie, they ran a month of "a cappella boot camp" before filming. Set for world domination this time around, Pitch Perfect 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to the smash hit and platinum-selling soundtrack, Pitch Perfect.Features Jessie J singing "Flashlight" written for the film by Sia & Sam Smith [78] Several days later it was announced both Kendrick and Wilson would reprise their roles, and later Brittany Snow was also confirmed to return. A second trailer was aired during Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015. In order to clear their name and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an International competition no American team has ever won. Pitch Perfect 2 does hit the notes, but not the right ones. Pitch Perfect 2 2015 Addeddate 2016-05-24 12:32:18 Identifier PitchPerfect22015_20160523 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3. plus-circle Add Review. Green Bay Packers players Clay Matthews, David Bakhtiari, Don Barclay, Josh Sitton and T.J. Lang play themselves in cameos. Pitch Perfect 2 - Any Way You Want It (World Championship Medley) Lyrics 1080pHD (2015). As the senior Bellas leave Barden, they give Emily a belated initiation ceremony, with Amy demonstrating the last tradition: christening the house by sliding down the staircase. See the fabulous presenters and gracious winners at this year's Oscars. In this sequel to Pitch Perfect, the collegiate a cappella group called the Barden Bellas enter into an international competition which they are told is impossible to win because they are Americans. After a humiliating command performance at The Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in … Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up [48], Director Elizabeth Banks stated an additional performance by the Treblemakers was filmed specifically for the DVD release. Robin Roberts, C.J. I'm a 31 year old bloke, married with two kids, who loves films and music.And I love this film.I Ioved the first film, and this one builds on it. She added that she would be "up for a Fat Amy spin-off," although nothing had yet been confirmed. Alas, Pitch Perfect 2 is a live-action film that takes place three years after the first one, and so the freshmen are now seniors and the seniors have set off into the real world -- except for former a cappella hotshot Bumper (Adam DeVine), who, depressingly, can't seem to move on from Barden. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Meanwhile, Beca's boss at her internship has been unimpressed with everything she has presented to him so far, so Beca offers to help Emily produce "Flashlight" at the studio to demonstrate her true abilities. She sings her unfinished song "Flashlight," impressing them; they decide she can join, as since she came of her own accord, they technically aren’t breaking any rules.The Bellas meet DSM when the latter performs at a car show; the group, led by intimidating duo Pieter Krämer and Kommissar, takes delight in mocking the Bellas. [27], On December 3, 2014, Mark Mothersbaugh was hired to compose the music for the film. The film features an ensemble cast, including Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Hana Mae Lee, Alexis Knapp, Ester Dean, Chrissie Fit, Kelley Jakle, Shelley Regner, Katey Sagal, and Keegan-Michael Key as well as Skylar Astin, Ben Platt, Adam DeVine, Anna Camp, John Michael Higgins, and Banks all reprising their roles. While I think people are underestimating Pitch Perfect 2, Fury Road should have a faster start. Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) "We're back pitches" TMDb Score. [5] A sequel, Pitch Perfect 3, was released on December 22, 2017.[6][7]. The Pitch Perfect 2 cast and crew also filmed at Baton Rouge’s Old Governor’s Mansion which doubled as the Barden University dean’s office and the auditorium at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, which hosted a scene featuring a performance by the Barden Bellas’ former rival group the Treblemakers. However, a national scandal (dubbed "Muffgate") erupts when Patricia "Fat Amy" Hobart accidentally rips her pants in front of U.S. President Barack Obama during his birthday performance at the Kennedy Center, exposing her genitalia due to her lack of underwear. When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun and comedic self-indulgence. [50], The Blu-ray and DVD editions of Pitch Perfect 2 were released on September 22, 2015 in the U.S.[51] with a Target-exclusive edition containing additional bonus features being released the same day. Was this review helpful to you? The Bellas have been the ICCA National champions for three consecutive years. While she is there, she figures out that there is more to her than just looks. Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [53], Pitch Perfect 2 grossed $184.2 million in the United States and Canada, and $103.2 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $287.5 million, against a production budget of around $29 million. The best GIFs are on GIPHY. [68], Rodrigo Perez at IndieWire wrote "The movie's off-color humor also doesn't connect like it once did either. The Bellas deliver a stellar stripped-down performance, ending in a harmonized version of "Flashlight" with Aubrey, Katherine, and other past Bellas joining in. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. Let me lay my cards out there straightaway. "[65], Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it a mixed review, saying "Pitch Perfect 2 strains to find some plot conflicts while balancing the line between satire and rousing musical numbers. Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. [47] The poster was released on November 18, 2014 and the trailer came out the following day. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Shawn Carter Peterson as Dax, an intern at Residual Heat. [52] Pitch Perfect 2 was released on 4K UHD Blu-Ray on March 20, 2018. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. The film centers on the fictional Barden University Bellas, an all-female a cappella singing group, who try to beat out a competing German musical group in a world singing championship. I don't really understand why people show so much disdain for the 'childish' humour!That aside...Hats off to Elizabeth Banks for her directorial debut, you'd never know there was any change from the first film. [61] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A–" on an A+ to F scale. Produced and directed by Elizabeth Banks, the film co-stars Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, Adam DeVine and Hailee Steinfeld. He reserved his highest praise for Banks, for both her acting and her feature debut as director, praising her for "bringing fizz to the tiredest clichés and reveling in a screen full of musical girl power. Later, the Bellas accept that they must go their separate ways after graduation, and regain harmony by singing "When I'm Gone", the song Beca used to audition for the group. Additionally, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Shonda Rhimes briefly appear via archive footage. The Bellas learn that Das Sound Machine (DSM), a German powerhouse group, has replaced them on their victory tour and is the favorite to win the Worlds. [28] The official soundtrack was released on May 12, 2015. With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams once again. Beca (Anna Kendrick), Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) and the Barden Bellas are back to pitch slap the world! After a humiliating command performance at The Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform. [13] Brittany Snow reprised her character. [17] On May 14, Katey Sagal was added to the cast, playing Steinfeld's character's mother. The Barden Bellas are back and bigger than ever! [58], Outside North America, the film opened at number one in Australia and New Zealand, earning $7.6 million and $1.2 million respectively. The film features an ensemble cast, including Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, in a mid-credits scene, Bumper performs "All of Me" on The Voice, chooses Christina Aguilera as his coach and makes her uncomfortable by giving her a lengthy hug. [54], In the United States and Canada, Pitch Perfect 2 grossed $4.6 million from Thursday night showings and $27.8 million on its opening day, increasing the opening weekend projections from $40 million to $64 million. Pitch Perfect 2, the sequel to the 2012 smash hit Pitch Perfect, hit theaters this weekend.Making a cameo in the film are Green Bay Packers Clay … Distribution of disclosure of this material to unauthorized persons is prohibited. [31], The film was released on May 7, 2015 in Australia and New Zealand, and May 15 in the United States and Canada. Relive the most surprising wins, inspirational speeches, hilarious dance breaks, and more highlights from the 2021 Academy Awards. however, they are not stripped of their competitive titles, leading Beca to make a deal that they can be reinstated should they win the Acapella World Championship. When they show him the demo, he expresses envy for their talent and says he looks forward to working with them.The senior Bellas graduate, and the group heads to Copenhagen for the World Finals. [20] It was confirmed on June 18, 2014 that Christopher Shepard was added to the cast. The Bellas make it to the final two, but lose to DSM when Emily panics and sings "Flashlight", violating the tradition of singing non-original songs. Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of … For anyone that's actually been to college they should have experienced parties/people/incidents replicated in this film. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood, and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! This FAQ is empty. Because of this, it is the choice for the target film in this week's box office prediction contest. Pitch Perfect 2 is even worse when it comes to would-be provocative humor and jokes that don't land. Kevin Fallon of The Daily Beast liked the film but was critical of the "tone-deaf racial jokes" particularly the casual racism of the subplot about the Guatemalan singer. But it also loses its way. "[64] We are really focused on getting as many butts in seats for this one. If fans embrace it, we are going to seriously think about what the continuing journey would look like, but we don’t know what that is yet". Kendrick's performance "I’ve never seen her so flat-out bad — distracted, depressed, conviction-less" although he does concede that the climactic number was excellent. In December 2012, Skylar Astin revealed that he and Rebel Wilson have had meetings with Universal Studios about the potential sequel. Find GIFs with the latest and newest hashtags! 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At a practice performance for the Worlds, the Bellas' planned set ends in disaster when their incorporation of pyrotechnics sets Cynthia Rose's hair on fire. The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA. In addition to Lilly, who's unchanged, the … At orientation, she watches an Acapella performance by the Treblemakers, now led by Beca's boyfriend Jesse Swanson. The film centers on the fictional Barden University Bellas, an all-female a cappella singing group, who try to beat out a competing German musical group in a world singing championship. Most Female-Empowering Popular Girl Power Movie? I don't think we saw enough of Rebel Wilson though, reckon there'll be a few deleted scenes that didn't make it.Good to see a lot of humour applied to the Ashley/Jessica situation (unless you know the film you won't get this).The final song was actually very good. Pitch Perfect 2 It is a sequel to the 2012 film Pitch Perfect and the second installment in the Pitch Perfect film series. [6] Banks returned to produce, but in June 2016 it was announced she would not be directing the film. She angrily storms off, only to step into one of the camp’s hidden traps. But you have to appreciate that the film is based around college. Add the first question. Also: "Kay Cannon’s script is even lighter on narrative than its predecessor, but fills any resulting void with a concentrated supply of riotous gags, and a renewed emphasis on the virtues of female collaboration and independence. $3.99 Rent HD. "[63] In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood, and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! "[60] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 39 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". She decides to follow him to law school. [10] Deke Sharon returned as vocal producer, and has a brief cameo as a German reporter. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. The Barden Bellas are back in Pitch Perfect 2, the follow-up to 2012's smash hit. A girl makes a wish on her thirteenth birthday, and wakes up the next day as a thirty-year-old woman. 3. Pitch Perfect 2 does offer a few more doses of the abandon the first movie was drenched in, for which any fan will be grateful. Competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride's best friend, threatens to upend the life of an out-of-work pastry chef. All in all, 'Pitch Perfect 2' is a very worthy sequel for the die-hard fans of the first and a surprisingly funny sequel for everyone else. The sale, copying, or reproduction of this material in any form or Also appearing as themselves are Snoop Dogg, Natalie Morales, Jake Tapper, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Jimmy Kimmel, Rosie O'Donnell, Rosie Perez, Lucas Grabeel, Nicolle Wallace, Jordan Rodgers, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Pharrell Williams. Comedy. The Barden Bellas are back in Pitch Perfect 2, the follow-up to 2012’s smash hit. [23] On August 24, 2014 it was announced that Penn Masala,[24] the all-male Hindi a cappella group from director Elizabeth Banks's and producer Max Handelman's alma mater The University of Pennsylvania, would be featured as a team from Southeast Asia. [Full Review in Spanish] Full Review. and simply brilliant. 11 'Pitch Perfect 2' – 2015 Most Valuable Movie Blockbuster Tournament", "Box office report: 'Pitch Perfect 2' earns biggest movie musical opening ever", "Summer 2015 Is The 2nd-Best Ever, So Why Isn't Everybody Happy? Maybe not as unexpected as the first film but brilliant with an original start and an excellent surprise at the end that I think added a very personal and moving touch.It will be a shame if the franchise is over! The film follows Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) and Beca (Anna Kendrick) as they prepare to graduate from Barden University. Pitch Perfect 2 (16,220) IMDb 6.4 1 h 55 min 2015 X-Ray PG-13 Beca (Anna Kendrick), Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) and the Barden Bellas are back to compete in the World Championships of A Cappella after a scandal threatens their legacy. Edelstein was critical of the script, "There are good ideas that needed another pass", and The site's critical consensus reads, "Pitch Perfect 2 sings in sweet comedic harmony, even if it doesn't hit quite as many high notes as its predecessor. [5] Deadline Hollywood calculated the net profit of the film to be $139.6 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues for the film. 29 of 46 people found this review helpful. [12], Anna Kendrick and Wilson returned to the cast early in 2014 to play the characters they originated in the first film. [77], On June 10, 2015, a third film was officially confirmed, with Kay Cannon returning to write the script. Besides an awesome final performance and catchy music, the movie isn't all that funny, and even racist at times. They win the championship, repairing their damaged legacy. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. And it's not funny enough. Writer Kay Cannon returns to the team to pen the next chapter. In a panic, she apologises for her harsh words, before being saved by Lilly. [25] On June 25, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was confirmed added to the cast. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. [9] Elizabeth Banks directed the sequel, and Kay Cannon returned as screenwriter. Add to Wishlist. The comedy is helmed by Elizabeth Banks, co-star and producer of Pitch Perfect, and produced by Paul Brooks, Max Handelman and Banks. It is a sequel to the 2012 film Pitch Perfect and the second installment in the Pitch Perfect film series. Pitch Perfect 2 is a 2015 American musical comedy film directed and produced by Elizabeth Banks and written by Kay Cannon. Before their performance, Emily and Benji share a kiss, officially becoming a couple. [49] On May 20, 2015, it was announced that FX Networks had acquired U.S. television broadcasting rights to the film. Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Looking for more? Travers welcomed the addition of Steinfeld, praised Wilson for her continued scene stealing, and said the scenes with Keegan-Michael Key were gold. [76] Director, star, and producer Elizabeth Banks acknowledged the possibility of a third film, saying, "I will say, it would be disingenuous to say that no one's talking about a Pitch Perfect 3; the possibility of it. In order to clear their name and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an International competition no American team has ever won. The Barden Bellas are back in Pitch Perfect 2, the follow-up to 2012as smash hit. 69. Jesse's best friend, Benjamin "Benji" Applebaum, develops a crush on Emily at first sight. He also did not find the racially charged jokes from the commentators funny. Additionally, Beca has started an internship at recording studio Residual Heat, something only Jesse knows (and Fat Amy later discovers). [56] The opening weekend gross was more than the entire North American total gross of the first film ($65 million), is the third biggest PG-13 comedy opening of all-time (behind The Simpsons Movie's $74 million in 2007 and Austin Powers in Goldmember's $73 million in 2002) and the highest grossing opening ever for a musical. Shop for pitch perfect 2 at Best Buy. Freshman Emily Junk begins her college career, hoping to follow in the footsteps of her mother, Katherine, by becoming a Bella. The sequel follows Beca, Fat Amy and the Barden Bellas seeking for redemption [62], Leslie Felperin of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Reprising the kind of musical performances, campus hijinks, stinging humor and sassy sisterhood put in place by its eminently likeable predecessor, Pitch Perfect 2 remixes the elements and comes up with something even slicker and sharper. [46], A still from the rehearsals for the film was revealed on May 16, 2014. With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams once again. "[66] Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune called it "a two-hour lesson in how to act like a frenemy to your alleged friends. 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