Pitch Perfect 3: A Fitting Ending To the Trilogy

Photo Courtesy of William Edward Beavers, V

Over 5 years ago, there were a group of actresses who teamed up to put on the best female acapella performance film has ever seen. Well, the cast and crew of Pitch Perfect 3 poured their hearts out for the trilogy to finish its run in a grand way. After most of the group graduated from college, Beca (Anna Kendrick), Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson), and the rest of the Barden Bellas decide to come together for one last performance, contending with other musical groups, at a USO (United States Organizations) tour.

I think this is one for the records for Universal Studios. It was a bit dejecting to see that the franchise had to go soon. But, it was more uplifting when I witnessed the ladies finish what they started the best way how: together. With great new cast additions, whimsical moments of jokes and/or insults towards competition, and well-rehearsed covering of classic songs, Britney Spears' "Toxic", for example, it was an overall joyous and fitting ending to the Pitch Perfect trilogy. However, what could have been done a little better was bringing some of the male characters back, such as Ben Platt, and I didn't view the story about John Lithgow's character to be really necessary. Aside from those two, it was good to see the girls assemble for one more time.

The Last Jedi Was Glorious and Energetic

Photo Courtesy of imdb.com

By employing an ensemble cast of reprisals and new additions, well-executed musical score by John Williams, sparkling visual effects, and breathtaking story elements, Star Wars: The Last Jedi was an admirable second course to the sequel trilogy of the Star Wars saga. The cast and crew have put in many long hours to make this one of the best films of the epic space franchise, and so they have. The primary plot of the film is Rey (Daisy Ridley) asking Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) to train her to become a Jedi. Luke is reluctant, as he believes it is time for the Jedi to end. Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) is concerned with how mighty Rey is becoming with the Force, and seeks to bring her to the First Order and join him in the Dark Side. It will take Rey, Luke, and the Resistance-led by now-General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), and assisted by Poe (Oscar Isaac), Finn (John Boyega), Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran), and various others- to try to restore balance to the galaxy and bring peace among everybody.

Putting aside the inopportune death of Carrie Fisher, The Last Jedi was an astounding movie to see. Director Rian Johnson applied spectacular explosion sequences and victorious moments. For example, I enjoyed Kelly Tran's performance as pilot Rose Tico. Tran's character exemplified relentless spirit in trying to save her friends from enemy harm. Also, every now and again, the film tells that "The Force" is not just telepathic and telekinetic ability, but it is meant to show the good and the bad in one's soul and how they impose it on others.

As a whole, everybody in this film exceeded my expectations and took my breath away. It us an astounding and valiant Star Wars piece that everyone must see once they get the chance. I cannot wait to see what Star Wars has next. And may the Force be with Carrie Fisher (1956-2016) and Kenny Baker (1934-2016), who portrayed R2-D2.