"Give up your dreams now while you're still young."

Rating: Null/10 (3 July 2020)

This is pretty funny.
Even for someone who does not have a clue about Eurovision or what it is (that's me). Even for someone who does not watch any reality shows like the voice, etc. (that's me, too). It's really quite fun.
I'm sure someone who is well-versed in the Eurovision universe will probably enjoy it more... get all the insider jokes and such. But it was a great way to spend a few hours during a lonely holiday weekend (July 4) .
I actually laughed out loud a few times - once when Lars yells out the line I use for the subject of this review, and again (and several times) when he makes fun of the americans (what he says is really quite pointedly accurate).
This movie reminds me a bit of Momma Mia, a bit of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Both are movies I enjoy and which make me happy.
I am an ABBA fan. And the very beginning makes my heart skip a few beats Silly me, being a dull american I didn't realize ABBA has some sort of history with Eurovision.
Anyway, if you are looking for something fun to watch, here you go. Don't worry if you are clueless (like me) about Eurovision. You'll still like this. It's funny, emotional, romantic, cynical, and lyrical. A little something for everyone.
I guess I don't give it a perfect score because something really needs to blow me away to get a 10 and this does not do that. It also is a little long... not a problem on the (sic) lonely holiday weekend during the pandemic, but (and again) there you have it.
PS it was nice to see Mikael Persbrandt. I had the hugest crush on him back when he was on Beck, and never forgave the show for how they got rid of him.