Pitch Perfect 3

Pitch Perfect 3 is a 2017 American musical comedy film directed by Trish Sie and written by Kay Cannon and Mike White. The film stars Anna Kendrick as Beca Mitchell, Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy, and Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Junk, and follows the Bellas as they embark on a USO Tour with DJ Khaled and compete against other musical groups. The film features a mix of a cappella performances, including renditions of songs by Britney Spears, Sia, and George Michael. The movie also includes appearances by Ruby Rose, Andy Allo, and John Lithgow, and was produced by Elizabeth Banks and Paul Brooks in association with Gold Circle Films and Universal Pictures.

Plot

The plot of the film follows the Bellas as they graduate from Barden University and struggle to find their place in the world, with Beca Mitchell working as a producer for Republic Records and Fat Amy trying to make it big as a solo artist. The group is invited to perform on a USO Tour with DJ Khaled, which takes them to Spain, Italy, and Germany, where they compete against other musical groups, including Evermoist, a girl group led by Calamity. Along the way, they meet John Lithgow, who plays Fergus Hobart, Fat Amy's estranged father, and Ruby Rose, who plays Calamity, the lead singer of Evermoist. The film also features appearances by Andy Allo, Hannah John-Kamen, and Matt Lanter, and includes references to The Voice and America's Got Talent.

Production

The production of the film was handled by Elizabeth Banks and Paul Brooks in association with Gold Circle Films and Universal Pictures. The film was directed by Trish Sie, who previously directed Step Up All In, and written by Kay Cannon and Mike White. The film features a mix of a cappella performances, including renditions of songs by Britney Spears, Sia, and George Michael, and was choreographed by Aakomon Jones and Jamaica Craft. The film was shot on location in Atlanta, Georgia, and Fayetteville, North Carolina, and features appearances by DJ Khaled, Sheryl Crow, and Kenny Loggins.

Cast

The cast of the film includes Anna Kendrick as Beca Mitchell, Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy, and Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Junk, as well as Brittany Snow as Chloe Beale, Anna Camp as Aubrey Posen, and Hana Mae Lee as Lily Onakurama. The film also features appearances by Ruby Rose, Andy Allo, and John Lithgow, and includes cameos by DJ Khaled, Sheryl Crow, and Kenny Loggins. The cast performed many of the a cappella arrangements themselves, with the help of Deke Sharon, a vocal producer who worked on the film, and Ed Boyer, a music producer who arranged many of the songs.

Music

The music in the film features a mix of a cappella performances, including renditions of songs by Britney Spears, Sia, and George Michael. The film's soundtrack includes performances by the Bellas, as well as DJ Khaled, Sheryl Crow, and Kenny Loggins. The soundtrack was released by Universal Music Group and features arrangements by Deke Sharon and Ed Boyer. The film also includes references to The Sing-Off, a reality TV show that features a cappella groups, and Glee, a TV series that features a high school glee club.

Release

The film was released on December 22, 2017, by Universal Pictures and was distributed by Comcast. The film was released in IMAX and Dolby Cinema formats, and features a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. The film's release was accompanied by a marketing campaign that included trailers and TV spots featuring the Bellas and DJ Khaled. The film was also promoted through social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and features a video game tie-in, Pitch Perfect: Bundle Up, which was released for iOS and Android devices.

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the a cappella performances and others criticizing the plot and character development. The film holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 32%, based on reviews from Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and Variety. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $185 million worldwide, and was nominated for several awards, including a Teen Choice Award and a People's Choice Award. The film's success can be attributed to the popularity of the Pitch Perfect franchise, which includes Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2, and has spawned a merchandising industry, with toys, clothing, and video games featuring the Bellas and other characters from the film. Category:2017 films