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35 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80The GuardianThe GuardianSo many movies end with trite sentiments about “family” and “sisterhood” but it doesn’t feel forced here. It looks like these performers are genuinely enjoying themselves, and it’s infectious.
- 60Total FilmJamie GrahamTotal FilmJamie GrahamFans will find just enough heart-swelling moments involving friendships and family to enjoy one last group hug.
- 50The A.V. ClubJesse HassengerThe A.V. ClubJesse HassengerIt’s half-assed in every way but cast retention; almost all the major female characters return.
- 50IndieWireKate ErblandIndieWireKate ErblandSome of the goofier bits from Pitch Perfect 2 has been excised, and this latest entry focuses more firmly on the bonds between the ladies after its somewhat mean-tipped predecessor, though it never hits the girl-powered highs of the original. But mostly, it’s yet another unholy mashup of disparate tones that’s never as fun or frisky as the original material.
- 50IGNIGNPitch Perfect 3 tears up the rule book for the franchise but sadly all the rules in it are what made the original work so well and the second film work well enough.
- 50The PlaylistKimber MyersThe PlaylistKimber MyersIt’s not unpleasant, thanks to the energetic dialogue and songs, but it lacks the fun and focus that made “Pitch Perfect” such a surprise hit worthy of repeat viewings.
- 40EmpireHelen O'HaraEmpireHelen O'HaraA tired retread of better jokes in the first two movies, this drags along to an admittedly heartwarming conclusion. But it’s a good thing this caps the trilogy because it’s coasting on fumes.
- 40Screen DailyTim GriersonScreen DailyTim GriersonThe new film is proudly aware of how ludicrous it is...and the sunnily silly plot mostly functions to get the Bellas to their next song-and-dance number or comedic set piece. Yet, it’s impossible to miss the film’s wheezing tone.
- 30The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckWhatever charms the first two movies possessed (and they were considerable thanks to the talented and appealing cast) have been thoroughly lost in this soulless installment.
- 25TheWrapDan CallahanTheWrapDan CallahanWilson’s comic routines here set her apart from the others in the cast, and they more than amply hint that she should be set loose in her own vehicles far, far away from the other girls and all their “Glee”-like karaoke.