I'm calling it: Pitch Perfect is the feel-good movie of the year.
This late September release is the story of one collegiate a cappella group's journey on their way to the top. One might immediately think, "Oh no, I don't want to be trapped watching a knock-off Glee for close to two hours." Now it's up to you whether you enjoy Glee or despise it, but this film has something for both sides. It has beautiful vocals, a perfectionist group leader, and some dramedy (comedy-drama), yet all the while, it's genuinely hilarious, has original characters, and adds something totally new to the college-movie genera.
What made this comedy so likeable was all of its quirky elements, from secret "riff-off" showdowns to its references to The Breakfast Club, it was full of reasons to feel truly amused.
Absolutely one of my favorite comedies recently!
You have to watch it!
Frankenweenie
It was a great idea and a great story, but having recently seen ParaNorman, it was hard to truly appreciate it. In comparison to the summer release, Frankenweenie really seemed to be lacking. Some might say this was because of the choice not to create the film in color, but I think it was because the story and animation just were not as good.
It was a good effort, but it may have been better if it had been released after the excitement of ParaNorman died down a bit more.
Argo
The story, the acting, and the cinematography were positively brilliant. This is one that would be easy to give away too much about, but I'll say that it was more intense than most movies I go to.
I call it a must-see for anyone interested in historical events.
