A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Lionsgate etc.

September 14, 2018

Crime Comedy?

DVD
B

I read the Darcey Bell novel this is based on and found it so bad it was good, so obviously I was curious about this, especially with a director like Paul Feig and a "can't do anything wrong" star like Anna Kendrick.  (I don't hold Pitch Perfect against her.)  I found it delightful, aware of its own outrageousness but still working as a mystery.  (With significant changes from the book.)  I wouldn't quite say it's a great movie, but I was entertained, even through three (!) commentaries.

Pitch Perfect

Pitch Perfect

Universal etc.

October 5, 2012

Comedy
DVD
D+

While I like the concept of this movie, I don't like the execution, with its cruelty and grossness.  (This was the second time I attempted to watch this, although last time I think I gave it more like half an hour rather than my usual quarter hour.)  This is based on Mickey Rapkin's non-fiction book Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate a Cappella Glory.  Jason Moore directed.