Not as bad and not as good as it could have been

Rating: 7/10 (27 June 2020)

As the other reviews said, it's goofy as to be expected, half of the jokes don't land, it's twenty minutes too long. But it is also a film that the world needs right now. Americans regard Eurovision as a horrible trashfest of bad music, but they also envy us Europeans for it because it is a festival of unity in the face of all that divides us. That's what it's for, and that how it works. The film brings that across quite well, especially in the singalong scene with former contest participants.
The best part are the "you stupid Americans" jokes- it's funny because it's true! We really don't like you, and we slurp Starbucks cinnamon latte - very good roast! We are such hypocrites! Almost as much as you are! The puns on Russia are also pretty good. The worst part is Iceland. Iceland is not Ireland, so why are Brosnan and elves in it? I know it's just a one letter difference but be careful when you rip on us Europeans. Because now we can say, haha, those stupid Americans want to make fun of us, but they can't even get the island right :-)