Pitch Perfect: The funniest musical film trilogy

For lovers of music, humor and unfiltered friendship, the Ritmo Perfecto trilogy (Pitch Perfect) is one of those franchises that is enjoyed over and over again. The three films follow the Barden Bellas, a female college a cappella group, from their beginnings to the world stage. It stars Anna Kendrick as Beca Mitchell, a rebellious girl with a passion for music, and Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy, one of the most memorable comedic characters of the last decade. They are accompanied by Brittany Snow, Anna Camp and Hailee Steinfeld.

What makes Pitch Perfect special is its combination of clever comedy, genuinely impressive a cappella arrangements, and a chemistry between the actresses that feels completely real. The soundtrack of the first installment sold more than a million copies, and the song Cups performed by Anna Kendrick reached triple platinum with more than 3 million units sold in the United States alone.

The trilogy together grossed nearly 589 million dollars worldwide, with a combined budget of just 91 million, making it one of Universal Pictures' most profitable franchises. The second installment also holds the record of being the highest-grossing musical comedy of all time, surpassing School of Rock.

Pitch Perfect / Ritmo Perfecto (2012) — Directed by Jason Moore, this first installment introduces Beca Mitchell (Anna Kendrick), a first-year college student at Barden who dreams of being a music producer in Los Angeles. Almost by accident, she ends up joining the Barden Bellas, a female a cappella group with a rigid, outdated image that is in desperate need of renewal. With her musical sensitivity, Beca transforms the group and leads them to compete at the national level. With a budget of 17 million dollars, it grossed 116 million worldwide, a monumental box office surprise.

You can watch it in full and free with ads on YouTube, but only from the United States. In other countries the video may be blocked due to regional distribution restrictions.

Pitch Perfect 2 / Ritmo Perfecto 2 (2015) — The Bellas must face the World A Cappella Championship to restore their reputation after an embarrassing incident in front of the President of the United States. This second installment incorporates Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Junk, the group's essential new recruit. An extraordinary fact: the film was directed by Elizabeth Banks, who also plays the commentator Gail, in what was her directorial debut. With a budget of 29 million, it grossed 287 million dollars worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing musical comedy in history.

Also available in full and free with ads on YouTube, only from United States. In other countries it may be blocked by distribution rights.

Pitch Perfect 3 / Ritmo Perfecto 3 (2017) — The final chapter, directed by Trish Sie, closes the saga with all the energy and humor that characterizes it. The Bellas, now graduated, discover that the real world does not have much to offer those who make music with their mouths. Their salvation comes on a USO tour that takes them to perform for American troops in Europe, where they compete with brass bands led by the charismatic Calamity (Ruby Rose). Fat Amy must also deal with her eccentric father played by John Lithgow. With a budget of 45 million, it grossed almost 186 million dollars worldwide. Here we leave you the official trailer so that you can convince yourself to see the complete trilogy.