I really thought that plot-wise the movie did not make any sense. Much of it was extremely contrived.
Why one solitary video became so popular on a relatively unknown YouTube channel that the singer became an overnight sensation. Such a sensation that a studio becomes desperate to sign her. Then after she started performing in LA, why she developed a following as passionate as performers' who have been around for years.
Just because you have an amazing voice that's special and deserves to be heard doesn't mean that fame will come on the first attempt.
Then there's a very contrived plot where the family feels betrayed. A very contrived plot about needing to break into the headquarters of the studio. (Like, why do you need to retrieve the thing right now??) And the side plot about Synergy felt very out of place.
But at the same time, watching the girls together and with their aunt/foster mom played by Molly Ringwald was actually kind of heartwarming and the performances were great. I also thought that Jerrica and Rio had pretty good chemistry and a great buildup. At first I thought it was going to be a contrived love-interest side plot, but it ended up being quite sweet.
Mixed bag.
Why one solitary video became so popular on a relatively unknown YouTube channel that the singer became an overnight sensation. Such a sensation that a studio becomes desperate to sign her. Then after she started performing in LA, why she developed a following as passionate as performers' who have been around for years.
Just because you have an amazing voice that's special and deserves to be heard doesn't mean that fame will come on the first attempt.
Then there's a very contrived plot where the family feels betrayed. A very contrived plot about needing to break into the headquarters of the studio. (Like, why do you need to retrieve the thing right now??) And the side plot about Synergy felt very out of place.
But at the same time, watching the girls together and with their aunt/foster mom played by Molly Ringwald was actually kind of heartwarming and the performances were great. I also thought that Jerrica and Rio had pretty good chemistry and a great buildup. At first I thought it was going to be a contrived love-interest side plot, but it ended up being quite sweet.
Mixed bag.