Pitch Perfect 2
Why we’re looking forward to it: Pitch Perfect was an unexpected hit back in 2012; while the plot mechanics were very predictable, a combination of great performances and catchy tunes ensured that the $17 million movie took $113 million at the worldwide box office. Factor that in with the fanbase the film generated and the extremely popular soundtrack and it’s unsurprising that The Bardon Bellas and the Treblemakers will be back for an encore performance next year, which will see Elizabeth Banks make her feature directorial debut.
It’s an ideal choice; in addition to playing a small role in the first film, Banks also originated the Pitch Perfect concept, and she’s already cut her teeth in the directorial arena having made numerous shorts, including a sketch in Movie 43. At the very least we hope the sequel is better than that movie, and we look forward to hearing more dulcet, eargasmic tones from the returning cast.
Directed By: Elizabeth Banks
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Skylar Astin, Anna Camp, John Michael Higgins, Alexis Knapp, Hailee Steinfeld and Brea Grant
UK Release Date: May 15
