Don't expect a Basic Ferrell comedy, wait for it!!!

Rating: 9/10 (29 June 2020)

Everyone needs to watch this!! Best Will Ferrell flick since whatever you consider his last best one was (haha, I still love all his stuff, but for real, this one..) Be aware, it begins as more of a drama with comedic elements, not your basic Ferrell outing, and then picks up on every level and all the buildup pays off. Rachel McAdams is excellent and really gives the film the heart it excels with. Dan Stevens is excellent, funny but also has a real charisma and charm to what could be a one dimensional character. It's basically Pitch Perfect meets Norsemen meets Blades of Glory. Such a feel-good, underdog film that somehow treads a perfect line of ridiculous comedy, extremely relatable drama, and funny, yet catchy as hell pop-music. A rare gem that just works everywhere, but deserves patience in the beginning for the true payoffs.