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The Barden Bellas return for what must surely be their swansong, in a fitfully entertaining threequel that marks a small improvement on PP2 thanks to catchier songs and more knowing gags. Anna Kendrick’s a cappella queens (Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Hailee Steinfeld et al) participate in another crooning competition, but the script by returning Kay Cannon isn’t afraid to poke fun at the formula. If you can go with the off-the-rails plot (it briefly turns into an action movie before the end), it’s very easy to enjoy. But please, no more encores… Matt Maytum