I have had high expectation for this with the talents attached and hope to see how a feature-length film can better Glee's achievements. The story centers on Beca (played by Anna Kendrick) who joins the university all girls A Cappella singing group where they take on their male rivals in the national competition.
I thought I would see a meaningful story about growing up and friendship mixed with some great songs. I was wrong. None of the characters are fully developed. The entire movie pushes and pulls its pacing in order to suit the musical numbers. The jokes are cheap and trying too hard. Even projectile vomit is more disgusting than funny.There is nothing about the story that we should find exciting, and not a single important climatic moment in the entire movie.
Fat Amy (played by Rebel Wilson) is the only likable character. She proves herself to be hilarious and talented at the same time, and she totally steals the spotlight of the movie. The songs are great, and probably some of the best songs I have heard this year, but they can't cover up a weak, fake and forced storyline. It was painful to watch at times. Perhaps the writers and director should watch a few episodes of Glee and they will know the better ways to do it.
