Musical but not only. Icelandic but International. Fun, but entertaining & also emotional ...

Rating: 7/10 (6 July 2020)

Such a 'feel good' movie !
Had a smile on my face (and a few tears at times) all along the movie ... I enjoyed this musical adventure from beginning to end.
For sure a comedy, but with a big heart.
Will Ferrell is a genius, not just comedic but also creative. He also is a multifaceted talent who can infuse his ideas and concepts in all kinds of fields ! You clearly can feel his passion for music & soft spot for Eurovision (and everything it means ; a competition yes, but with this sense of community around the passion of music). Also, the will to show this sheer 'togetherness' through this international event that is Eurovision, is obvious and enjoyable to see, hear & feel all through the movie.
Rachel McAdams' character (Sigrit) wonderfully balances Will Ferrell's character (Lars). While Lars' only focus is music & becoming famous worldwide, Sigrit brings her sweetness and large palette of deeper emotions. Two eternal dreamers that answer to one another in the most organic way. Because the chemistry between both actors is a gem that's really pleasant to witness in every scene they are together !
The supporting cast (Dan Stevens, Pierce Brosnan & Melissanthi Mahut, for the most part) all nicely serve the evolution of the plot and highlight the two leads in the best possible way. And even if the movie is over-the-top at times, it also breathes multiple realistic emotions and situations that always work in this type of movie... Making you invested, cheering and feeling moved as much as you feel entertained. The movie isn't just gonna make you laugh or shed tears, because the whole soundtrack is very catchy ! The stage performances and production value pop with radiant lightings & colors !
Certain scenes are really efficient and worth rewatching (the Semi-Finals' scene is exhilarating, the Song-Along one is a blast, the Final's song,...etc).
Once again a Will Ferrell movie that might become a classic.