A bit formulaic, and miss-marketed, but fun

Rating: 8/10 (3 June 2020)

Popstar may be a bit overstuffed at times, but it is able to remain consistently entertaining throughout and at times quite funny. Andy Samberg leads a brilliantly over-the-top performance as Conner-4-real and truly carries the film on its comedic level. Tim Meadows and Sarah Silverman also provide some great supporting performances, as well as Joan Cusack as Conner's mom. The film can be a bit formulaic at times, as previous tropes are poked fun at, as they have been before, and at times the film can seem to be scraping the bottom of the barrel for some original moments (besides the songs). The film can be quite funny at times, with some lovely and clever satire, as well as some truly stupid, but fun moments and hilarious cameos. In the end, Popstar is not a total success, but it is able to carry itself more often than not, and prove to be a showcase of talent from all involved- especially The Lonely Island themselves.
My Rating: 8/10