Story: When aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit are given the opportunity to represent their country at the world's biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.
"Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" (winner for the longest movie title of the year) is a huge surprise for me. Firstly, I find Will Ferrell obnoxious and I've only enjoyed him twice before in a little indie named "Winter Passing" & "Elf". Secondly, Netflix has been releasing very uninviting material. Thirdly, the promotion just wasn't very appealing.
But my apreciation for musicals, my love for Rachel McAdams and of course this being filmed in Iceland (which is one of the most magical places I've been to) made me give in and I was swept away (like Madonna in her crappy remake). To give perspective, ever since seeing a bizarre little indie film "No Such Thing", I fell in love with everything surrounding that Island in the middle of nowhere. Be it their music (BJork, Sigúr Ros, Of Monsters And Men), their culture (fucking vikings!), and their beautiful locations that serve as poetry for films.
Will Ferrell & Rachel McAdams are what make this movie stand out. With them having more chemistry together than you would think. Will is actually quite funny even if the movie is never really hilarious but always awkward. Rachel McAdams is who truly carries the film. She's charming, devoted and beautiful to look at. Dan Stevens seems to be having a great time and his russian character is one of the best and has a great voice (he was the best part of "Beauty And The Beast" live action). Demi Lovatto is unrecognizable but her part is fun.
But what makes this so good is the musical numbers and the soundtrack. All about that moving and gorgeous song called "Husavik". Nearly brought me to tears. Gave me some "Never Enough" vibes. I got goosebumps when I saw Alexander Rybak and Sigúr Ros music started playing near the end.
There's a lot of stuff happening with the plot that could've been without and could've benefit from a shorter running time. Two hours is just stretching what should've been told in less time. I don't get why so many movies feel the need to be longer than they should. Still, doesn't ruin the experience.
This is still a surprising, enjoyable, often silly, inspiring, entertaining, sweet and sometimes very emotional musical. Up there with some of my favorite ones: "Begin Again" and "Sing Street". I highly recommend.
Here's the trailer:
Here's "Husavik"
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