Universal Pictures' Pitch Perfect is a musical comedy film released in 2012. Directed by Jason Moore, the film follows the story of Beca Mitchell, played by Anna Kendrick, who reluctantly joins a college a cappella group called the Barden Bellas. The Bellas are a group of girls who strive to win the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) and bring back the glory to their college.
As a freshman at Barden University, Beca's main priority is to pursue her dream of becoming a music producer in LA. However, her father, a professor at Barden University, and Chloe Beale, played by Brittany Snow, convince her to join the Bellas to make friends and expand her horizons.
Beca soon discovers that the Bellas are struggling to find their groove, and their performances are lackluster compared to their rivals, the Treblemakers. The Bellas' captain, Aubrey Posen, played by Anna Camp, is resistant to change and sticks to their traditional repertoire. However, Beca, with her digital music mixing skills, persuades Aubrey to allow her to remix their songs and introduce new mash-ups.
As the story progresses, Beca and the Bellas work together to overcome their differences, make significant changes to their performance style, and train harder to win the ICCA championship. Along the way, Beca also falls for Jesse Swanson, a Treblemaker played by Skylar Astin, but their personal relationships are put on hold as the competition comes first.
In the end, the Bellas deliver an electrifying performance at the ICCA, combining their traditional a cappella with Beca's modern, innovative touch. They become champions, and Beca decides to pursue music production as a career and takes a step towards fulfilling her dream.
Pitch Perfect was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $115 million worldwide. It led to two sequels, Pitch Perfect 2 and Pitch Perfect 3, released in 2015 and 2017, respectively. The films are popular for their catchy music, witty humor, and engaging performances by the cast. Pitch Perfect has become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring many fans to take up a cappella and participate in singing competitions.