Will Ferrel's best movie?

Rating: 8/10 (4 July 2020)

Thoroughly enjoyed this film.
It has received quite a few bad reviews in the press. Yes it would benefit shedding quite a few minutes, but in almost every other respect the critics just don't get it.
A well observed and clearly affectionate send up the eurovision song contest, which (fan or not) has been part of the upbringing of millions of Europeans like me. Lots of music including 12 original songs from the brilliant opener Volcano Man to the final touching Icelandic entry in the contest. All capture various takes on Eurovision songs over the years. The "song along" sequence is nothing short of joyous.
Far from portraying the Icelandic people in a bad light. A caricature yes, but I came away with a feeling of a patriotic, passionate and fun loving people with a sense of community I wish that we had and hope they still do. Some nice footage of amazing Icelandic scenery also.
Characters who initially seem two dimensional turn out not to be so, and there's even room for comment on some nations' semi-official attitudes to minorities. Great performances all round with Rachel Mcadam particularly shining.
Oh, and it's funny, too.