Why can't I stop watching Pitch Perfect?

"I have the feeling we should kiss. Is that a good feeling or an incorrect feeling?"
"Well, sometimes I feel like I could do Crystal Meth, but then I think nah, better not."
-Bumper and Fat Amy, Pitch Perfect.

Hi, my name is Nate and I can't stop watching the movie Pitch Perfect. There is something about this movie; about competitive collegiate A Capella singing groups, focusing on an all women group the Barton Bellas and their direct competition, an all male group on campus called the Treblemakers, that is irresistible.  Maybe it's the witty humor of the film and the colorful characters, including a star making turn by Rebel Wilson as a girl who goes by the name of Fat Amy. Seriously, she steals every single scene she's in and gives the kind of performance where you really should be keeping one eye on at all times. 

The main character of the film is Becca, played by Anna Kendrick. She's an aspiring DJ who makes remixes in her spare time. She has a cute romance throughout the film with a boy from the Treblemakers, named Jesse, played by Skylar Astin. He's a movie buff and wants to be a film composer. So, basically he was me in college, except I wanted to write and direct movies. This became abundantly clear when Becca says she knew Jesse was home because she could smell the popcorn. (I'm addicted to the stuff. Comes with the cinephile territory.)

Becca is cornered by Chloe (played by Brittany Snow) in the dorm shower after Chloe hears her singing and urges her to audition for the Bellas. After her father encourages her to get out more and make friends, Becca decides to go to the audition. The audition scene itself is pretty funny, with Christopher Mintz-Plasse making an amusing cameo as the stage manager, getting in a nice slam on "Glee" as well. Of course, Becca makes the group and they gather to start rehearsals when the leader of the group, Aubrey (played by Anna Camp), lays down the rule that none of the Bellas can sleep with any of the Treblemakers or they're out of the group. Becca challenges the rule, stating flat out the Bellas need her more than she needs them.

The Treblemakers are led by the obnoxious Bumper Allen, played by Adam Devine, who antagonizes the Bellas at any opportunity, including throwing a burrito at Fat Amy as they drive by in their bus. In spite of this, some sort of romantic flirtation going on because Fat Amy later calls him for help when their bus breaks down on the way to a competition.

I would also be remiss if I didn't mention the two announcers at every competition played by Elizabeth Banks (who was also a producer on the film) and John Michael Higgins. These two provide some of the biggest laughs in the film with their commentary on the various A Capella groups. 

There is something infectious about this movie, from the great music, the witty sense of humor, and colorful characters that I can't resist. While Rebel Wilson stands out, providing many of the biggest laughs, everyone on the cast is bringing their A game with Anna Kendrick as the straight woman here to keep everything grounded and keep the film from getting too silly.

Pitch Perfect was a surprise hit when it hit theaters in October 2012 and was even a bigger hit on video. And next year I have Pitch Perfect 2 to look forward to. I wonder if I'll be watching it as often as I watch the first one. It would help if it was on HBO constantly, like the first one currently is.