Pitch Perfect 2 parents guide

Pitch Perfect 2 Parent Guide

Audience members who don't find these characters' potty mouths to be particularly funny will find the tiresome and disappointing dialogue upstages the impressive musical numbers.

Overall C-

In this sequel, the Barden Bellas (some of whom are played by Brittany Snow, Anna Kendrick, Katey Sagal, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson, Alexis Knapp,) warm up for another singing competition.

Release date May 15, 2015

Violence A-
Sexual Content C
Profanity D+
Substance Use C+

Why is Pitch Perfect 2 rated PG-13? The MPAA rated Pitch Perfect 2 PG-13 for innuendo and language.

Run Time: 115 minutes

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Pitch Perfect 2 is a duet of the best and worst. Whether they are harmonizing around a campfire or competing in a spontaneous sing-off organized by a rich eccentric in silk pajamas, the “college students” in this movie prove they have the vocal talent to hit all the right notes. And thankfully the film has plenty of those musical moments.

As well, the music club encourages the development of life-long friendships for many of the participants who sing together. Emily (Hailee Steinfeld) is a newcomer to the Barden University Bellas. Her mother (Katey Sagal) was a Bella in her college days and still keeps in contact with many of the former group members. Since Emily’s birth she has been prepping her daughter to audition for the a cappella choir.

However the script goes off-key when the music stops and the storyline takes over. After winning three consecutive championships, the all-female singers are invited to perform for the First Couple (played by Barack and Michelle Obama). But Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) has a wardrobe malfunction while she is suspended overhead in an aerial ribbon. Her leotard rips from stem to stern leaving her bare crotch on public display. Like Janet Jackson’s unwelcome exposure, the incident is on every news show in the nation and results in the Bellas being suspended from collegiate competition. Their only hope of redeeming themselves is to participate in a worldwide event being held in Copenhagen, Denmark. However, an American team has never won the contest that has been dominated by the Germans.

Thanks to movies like The Hangover and Bridesmaids, more and more screenwriters seem to think comedy can’t be funny unless it’s crass. As a result, the characters in this movie drag themselves through a slough of crude and sexual jokes. Fat Amy’s southern revelation is an ongoing gag. However, there is also sexual tension between the Bella’s leader Beca (Anna Kendrick) and the female lead of the German team (Brigitte Hjort Sorensen). Rude anatomical commentary and other suggestive innuendo litter this script that appears intent on taking a jab at everyone possible. Koreans, Jews, homosexuals, cheerleaders, interns, The Wiggles, Christians, Green Bay Packers and even competition hosts all take a supposedly humorous beating in this film.

This movie may be pitch perfect when it comes to the songs, yet there is nothing harmonious about the production’s obsession with the tasteless jokes. Audience members who don’t find these characters’ potty mouths to be either entertaining or particularly funny will find the tiresome and disappointing dialogue upstages the impressive musical numbers.

Directed by Elizabeth Banks. Starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld. Running time: 115 minutes. Theatrical release May 15, 2015. Updated

Pitch Perfect 2
Rating & Content Info

Why is Pitch Perfect 2 rated PG-13? Pitch Perfect 2 is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for innuendo and language.

Violence: Characters attempt to intimidate or humiliate others.

Sexual Content: Ongoing crude sexual innuendo and discussions are included, along with crass and sexist comments about anatomy, homosexual characters and sexual activity. Couples kiss. A fully clothed couple rolls around on top of each other. A character repeatedly talks about being sexually confused.

Language: The script contains a crude hand gesture, profanities, curses, vulgar comments and scatological slang. Crass sexual comments and limited slurs are also included.

Alcohol / Drug Use:Young adults drink at college parties and social events.

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Pitch Perfect 2 Parents' Guide

In addition to singing, why do these performers need cardio work and other exercise?

How do you feel about real life broadcasters and other personalities who make cameo appearances in movies? (Good Morning America host Robin Roberts is seen singing in one of the scenes.) Does their presence in a movie add credibility or serve as a distraction?

Why are some of the girls worried about graduating from college and beginning the next phase of life? How has their commitment to the group stunted the development of other skills or knowledge? Do some people use college as a place to hide from the responsibilities of adult life?

Check out some of these amazing a cappella groups.

Home Video

The most recent home video release of Pitch Perfect 2 movie is September 22, 2015. Here are some details…

Home Video Notes: Pitch Perfect 2
Release Date: 22 September 2015
Pitch Perfect 2 releases to home video (Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy) with the following extras:
- Never Before Seen Treblemakers Performance
- The Making of the Riff- Off
- Das Sound Machine Finale Breakdown
- Snoop in the House
- Green Bay Rap
- Line-Aca-Rama
- The World Championships of A Cappella
- An Aca-Love Story: Bumper and Fat Amy
- Elizabeth Banks’ Directorial Debut
- Legacy: Hailee Steinfeld
- Aca-Camp
- Residual Heat Internship
Universal Pictures is also releasing on the same day, Pitch Perfect Aca-Amazing 2 Movie Set – a package including Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2.

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This film is the sequel to Pitch Perfect. Anna Kendrick also shows off her vocal talents in the musical Into the Woods. And Elizabeth Banks uses her voice in a different way in the animation The Lego Movie.

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