![]() The inevitable musical climax is good enough for the audience to stand up and cheer in support of the Bellas. The supporting cast are also as reliable and as funny as ever. The majority of the comedy is centred around Kendrick, Wilson and Brittany Snow and, whilst the rest of the group are practically invisible at times, the one-liners are shared out amongst them. Although Pitch Perfect 2 is more or less a repeat of the first movie, there are plenty laughs to be had throughout and is equally as funny as the original. New character Emily, (Hailee Stanfield) is also a welcome addition as the newest member of the Bellas and contributes immensely as the group bond and are forced to re- discover who they are. Fat Amy gets her time in the spotlight in a will she/won't she love story. Thankfully there is more plot for the audience to be involved with including Beca's internship at a recording studio as she follows her dream to become a music producer, although it's proving harder than she thought. Faced against the terrifying but efficient German group Das Sound Machine, the odds are once again stacked against the Bellas and, just like before, they return to being underdogs. Seemingly back at square one, their only road to redemption is to win the World Championships – a tournament that no American a capella group has ever won. After an ill-fated Miley Cyrus-like act by Fat Amy (Aussie actress Rebel Wilson) causes the whole world to see her private parts, the Bellas are humiliated and banned from performing in the National Championships. Three time national Champions and now performing in front of the President of the United States. Set three years later, the Bellas, led by Beca (Anna Kendrick) are at the top of their game. ![]() Whilst Pitch Perfect 2 doesn't quite hit the same heights of the original, it doesn't disappoint. Fans were crying out for a sequel and therefore in true Hollywood tradition, an encore has now arrived. Then in the years following a combination of DVD rentals, sales and downloads as well as fantastic word of mouth turned Pitch Perfect into a guilty pleasure/cult classic – a chick flick that appeals to both sexes with a feel good factor, quotable dialogue and a soundtrack good enough to sing along to. Prime Minister Modi and President Biden will have a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday before holding high-level talks to further boost the growing Indo-US strategic relations in areas like defence, space and critical technologies.When Pitch Perfect arrived back in 2012, it was considered a reasonable critical and commercial success - $65 million box office from a $17 million budget was nothing for Hollywood execs to be over-thrilled about but profitable enough to be thought of as a win. Modi arrived here on Wednesday on the second leg of his maiden state visit to the US during which he will hold bilateral talks with President Joe Biden and address a joint session of the US Congress. Penn Masala along with American violinist and conductor Joshua Bell have also been invited to the entertainment portion of the State dinner for Prime Minister Modi. Penn Masala has performed around the world, including at the IIFA Awards and in the Hollywood feature film and soundtrack for Pitch Perfect 2, which received an American Music Award for Best Soundtrack in 2015. They are known for original compositions and harmonies that traverse traditions and capture the experience of growing up with both Eastern and Western cultures. The group, formed in the 90s by University of Pennsylvania students who grew up listening to Bollywood classics, have performed at the White House at earlier occasions as well. They also performed a version of British rock band Coldplay's hit track Viva La Vida from their 2008 album of the same name. #WATCH | Penn Masala's rendition of the popular song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' enchants crowds gathered at the White House for PM Modi's arrival /oc1VjOKDam Penn Masala first performed Chaiyya Chaiyya from Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 1998 movie Dil Se., followed by Jashn e Bahaaraa from Jodha Akbar, the 2008 historical drama featuring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The group of South Asian students performed for the large crowd, ranging between 20 people, that gathered at the South Lawns to witness the ceremonial welcome being given to Modi at the White House.Īlso Read: US should not mistake Modi for India Prominent a cappella group Penn Masala, comprising students of the University of Pennsylvania, on Thursday performed a rendition of popular Bollywood tracks Chaiyya Chaiyya and Jashn e Bahaaraa at the White House ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival.
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