Eurovision

source: Eurovision

The good films I have on disc. Why isn't Netflix investing in decent quality original content? Rubbish like this makes me want to cancel subscription.

Full of laughs, love, music, and happiness; this is a wonderfully entertaining movie! With Rom-Com styling, the movie is a ton of fun. It's an enjoyable satire, drawing awareness to a production that most North Americans are unfamiliar with. If you're like me, it may even bring a tear to your eye! Based on the lesser reviews, I guess some people expected an experience similar to "Schindler's list." This isn't that, nor is it trying to be. For those who simply want to kill two hours, this is definitely worth your time. Great job, Netflix!

First of all this is a European comedy. I get it that the American press doesn't get it. But Eurovision has been the biggest contest in the EU for 30 years. And this was the best interpretation of EV you can get. Most of the winners were in this movie and the actors just nailed it! I haven't laughed this much in a long time. This is a tribute to Eurovision. Please give us a sequel!

This was so stupid that it was good. I laughed. Guess it's not funny if you're not familiar with Eurovision Song Contest. I am. I'm from Norway - Zero points😁 Loved Graham Norton with his usual sarcastic comments!

I ignored the reviews online but my Missus wasn't so sure (as clearly had). Pleased to have watched this in a year so far that has hardly brought much laughter on the film front, plus given Eurovision was cancelled this year! Don't worry about the plot too much, and leave your negativities at the door, this is a laugh a minute along with some good acting from McAdams and Ferrell not always stealing the limelight with normal roles. Great humour and very entertaining! Pure Eurovision (ignore its in Edinburgh and the hosts aren't, plus Pierce Brosnans welsh...sorry, Icelandic accent) Recommend

That song will forever be stuck in my head. Well done everyone, very entertaining.

As a Eurovision fan, you often struggle to know when you can reveal such a secret with new people. If you're a Fan you love everything about it, if you're a part time watcher, you remember the silliness but forget the sublime! On hearing the announcement I felt the same trepidation. But this film manages in 2 hours to show exactly what it is I love about Eurovision. From the moment we hear the first bar of Waterloo, to seeing the smile on the sad young boy's face, to seeing the Duo stepping onto the stage for their first performance, you are filled with Hope and a desire to see them succeed. The film takes you on the ups and downs as you would expect in a very similar way to Blades of Glory does. Every chance they have to succeed they fluff it all whilst being laughed at. Then you get to the very end, when they get it right and he mutters what will become immortal words, "Eurovision is much more than a competition, The music is not a contest, and the perfect song isn't the winning song, but a song that comes from the heart!" It is Bonkers and Beautiful and I absolutely loved it!

If you are a fan of song contests and emotional success stories which might evoke your inner feelings, then you will be well entertained with this film. If you are a fan of Eurovision you will like this even more! And if you are a fan of Will Ferrell, then don't miss this! He depicts a funny Icelandic musician who is willing to give anything to win the Eurovision Song Contest, He has some great scenes together with the female lead Rachel McAdams, (also an Icelandic musician in the film), who is giving an amazingly heartfelt and sweet performance. The music in the film is great and the performances of various artists are rather notable and give that special Eurovision vibe. Also the production of this film is supported officially by EBU (European broadcast union) so the realism in the competition rules, style and overall look in the film is great. Not to mention the beautiful Icelandic scenery and some funny stereotypical comments from Europeans about other Europeans, and mentions to countries such as Greece, Russia, Sweden etc. All together, creates a kind-of magical sweet success story about true love, about following your passion and about being proud of what you do. 9/10 this was a very fun film!

I'm an American who's been living in Europe for 15 years and had never heard of Eurovision before moving here. I now watch it each year and think it's hilariously kitschy, spectacular, and, every now and then, there's even a great song. This film brilliantly captures all of those elements of Eurovision in a film that's both extremely funny and moving. The song "Husavik" is genuinely great and there are some other fabulous musical moments as well, such as the "songalong". I suspect that most of the bad ratings come from Americans who've never seen Eurovision before and probably haven't ever been to the Nordic countries, so don't have a sense of what's funny about the characterizations of both. I don't say that with arrogance - I also didn't know before I moved here! In any case, I hope Americans will give this gem of a film a chance. It was clearly made with love and Will Ferrell took a risk making a film about a country he must have known most Americans have no interest in. Probably the most fun I've had watching a film this year, and I watch a lot. . .