Isn’t It Romantic (2019)

A promising, cute premise that never quite came to fruition. The script either needed to be darker or funnier.

Rating: C-

The Intern (2015)

The beginning was overly cutesy. Too eager to please in a way that’s pleasing to nobody. Anne Hathoway is generally unlikable, in my opinion, and this character didn’t do her any favors. Thankfully they fell into a more relaxed rhythm and fun office dynamic. Didn’t hurt to cast two of the three Workaholics dudes either. They make everything better. It’s a known fact.

Rating: C

Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)

Epic failure. The movie was so desperate to be funny, but of course wasn’t. While the first was based on a book with fleshed out characters and a solid storyline, the sequel hoped that propping up those same characters would make magic strike twice. It didn’t. The only thing that made the movie somewhat bearable was Keegan-Michael Key.

Rating: D-

Pitch Perfect (2012)

There’s a subgenre of student competition films that follow a model exemplified by Bring It On and Drumline. Most of them are crap, but when done right, they can be a lot of fun. Pitch Perfect was a lot of fun. Smart casting choices, writing, and catchy tunes brought it to the next level. Loved seeing Adam DeVine from Workaholics on the big screen.

Rating: C+