Will Ferrell is himself, Rachel McAdams shines

Rating: 7/10 (5 July 2020)

Will Ferrell always plays a doof, no matter his characters background or nationality they will be a doof. Sometimes good, sometimes cringe inducing. Lars is one of his more mild ones so the movie was not as terrible as it could have been. Rachel McAdam's Sigrit is the star of this show for me. The humor from her isn't about playing a fool, more like playing an innocent who tries to see the best in people and her running gags are never overdone. I would have rated this much lower if not for her. The supporting cast, including former Eurovision participants is serviceable and is a benefit to the film as well. After living a good part of my adult life in Europe this brings on a bit of nostalgia. If you can stomach Will Ferrell you will enjoy this. If you don't like him this film won't change your mind.