The Story of Fire Saga

The movie was decent enough, though I honestly expected a bit more mockery directed at Eurovision... The opening sequence featuring Waterloo was quite lovely. I wasn't particularly fond of how the Fire Saga band managed to win the national selection in the US; I've never been one for those sci-fi tropes, like that hand from Katiana appearing out of nowhere, nor did I care for the bits where Lars hiccups and a chunk of a mountain collapses or whatever... though I suppose the spirit of Katiana had its merits, if that's my personal take... The scenery in the US was truly breathtaking. I found the scenes where Sobral is singing in the background to be absolutely stunning.

The American character is hilarious, even if the way they depict the situation in Russia is somewhat interesting.

Ultimately, it feels like the film's message is that with a catchy tune and a good vibe—without being total trash—you can win over a nation. You have your Double Trouble moments, but the town of Husavik wins you over right from the start with that beautiful ballad, which really could have actually won at Eurovision 🎉 I'll probably still be listening to it; it’s the one bright spot in the whole thing.

My grievance is that they portray all the songs as being garbage, which I didn't appreciate because, let's be real, you get a few performances like that every year at Eurovision, while everything else is just... standard. Plus, the way they handle the semi-final voting doesn't bear any resemblance to how the actual Eurovision works. It could have been handled with much more nuance. And in the end, if I haven't completely misunderstood the plot, we aren't even left knowing if the American won 🤣 On a side note, the Swedish song gave me a good laugh 🤣

Movie rating: 6/10

It’s honestly hilarious how much America kept popping up on screen and getting mentioned, especially since we’re basically total losers when it comes to Eurovision, but maybe that’s exactly why... 😁 Maybe Will was watching Eurovision and stumbled upon Jack, Rock and Nina (who actually ended up on The Colbert Report one year after they poked fun at the whole contest) and they just totally struck him as a trashy nation 😁

Out of all those songs, maybe three could’ve actually scored high at Eurovision. You know, that disqualifying Icelandic version, plus the Russian and Greek ones 🤣

The biggest letdown in the movie has to be Djamaletina. When she showed up, I almost turned the whole thing off... luckily, it didn't last too long. I eventually just started viewing it as a weird little homage to what modern Eurovision is like nowadays

I really want to catch this movie just to see Rachel McAdams

I was expecting much more intense stuff.
Based on how the movie logic works, Will and Rachel are roughly the same age—maybe a two or three-year gap—which would put Rachel right around 50. 😁

northerndriver said:It’s honestly hilarious how much America kept popping up on screen and getting mentioned, especially since we’re basically total losers when it comes to Eurovision, but maybe that’s exactly why... 😁 Maybe Will was watching Eurovision and stumbled upon Jack, Rock and Nina (who actually ended up on The Colbert Report one year after they poked fun at the whole contest) and they just totally struck him as a trashy nation 😁

Out of all those songs, maybe three could’ve actually scored high at Eurovision. You know, that disqualifying Icelandic version, plus the Russian and Greek ones 🤣

The biggest letdown in the movie has to be Djamaletina. When she showed up, I almost turned the whole thing off... luckily, it didn't last too long. I eventually just started viewing it as a weird little homage to what modern Eurovision is like nowadays

Of course I follow Eurovision—and honestly, I’ve been hooked for a long, long time... 🙂

So, I was reading up on some trivia recently, and it turns out Will Ferrell’s obsession with Eurovision actually has a pretty sweet origin story—kind of like how some people get hooked on a specific sports team or a late-night talk show. It all started back in May 1999, when his wife, Viveca Paulin, brought him over to her cousin's place, and the whole family just happened to have the competition on. He caught the vibe, and he hasn't really looked back since! He’s been a fan ever since, even making the trip all the way to Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2014 to catch the big finale live—you know, the one where Conchita Wurst was crowned the winner. It’s honestly such a fun bit of trivia about him.
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Honestly, the movie is basically just a gorgeous postcard from the US and Edinburgh—I mean, who wouldn't want to travel to places like that? 👍

The shots of the town of Husavik were stunning, and that scene where the Russian guy and McAdams are standing on the castle balcony at sunset? Totally top tier. 😉

I actually enjoyed this flick because it’s super sweet and Will doesn't rely on such gross jokes, though it definitely could've been better. I was surprised there wasn't any French in it, but whatever...

It was pretty cute seeing so many real Eurovision winners pop up, honestly made me feel all warm inside seeing them 😁

Rachel McAdams is amazing in this, Pierce Brosnan almost had me tearing up a couple of times, and that Icelandic jury for Eurovision is just hilarious 😁 🙂 the banker really doesn't want them to win <3 🤣

Personally, an 8/10 for me 😁

Jesse Anderson2 said:Honestly, the movie is basically just a gorgeous postcard from the US and Edinburgh—I mean, who wouldn't want to travel to places like that? 👍

The shots of the town of Husavik were stunning, and that scene where the Russian guy and McAdams are standing on the castle balcony at sunset? Totally top tier. 😉

thanks everyone🙏 🙏

The film stirred up some genuinely good emotions in me. A few scenes actually hit me right in the chest.☕

The movie is still trending well, sitting at number two in the UK.

Does this movie happen to mention Marija Šerifović or Željko Joksimović? If they aren't brought up at all, I honestly don't think I can bring myself to watch it!

I can't get the songs Husavik and Double Trouble out of my head. I find myself listening to them every single day. 🙏 🙏

Finally, Will is back with an actually decent flick! I really enjoyed it! 🎉🎉

This movie is basically made for uneducated American sheep who have never even heard of Eurovision.

Larry Walker24 said:This movie is basically made for uneducated American sheep who have never even heard of Eurovision.

Give me a break. Stop talking nonsense. This is for fans of Will Ferrell and his work too. Besides, this whole thing is just a parody and a joke, not some serious documentary about Eurovision.🍿

I actually enjoyed the movie, which is quite a feat considering I can't stand Ferrell and generally steer clear of anything he's in. The plot itself was great—a genuinely pleasant surprise. McAdams is fantastic; she’s an incredible actress and, let's be honest, stunning. The rest of the cast held their own too, especially the actor from Russia. Brosnan is still handsome, even in his later years 😒. All in all, I had a really good time.

Honestly, the way they handled the actual contest was spot on, IMO, even if I don't follow it as much as I used to. The songs? Total bangers. But the movie itself as a comedy? Absolute garbage.
It’s like Ferrell, McAdams, and especially Brosnan just didn't want to be there.
The whole plot feels lazy, too. It drags on for two hours, yet I can't remember a single thing besides the musical performances.

If you're a huge Eurovision fan, you might actually dig it.

It's honestly such a fun movie if you're into Eurovision, and personally, I'd say it's easily one of the best things Ferrell has ever done😂

We can't forget the absolute anthem from the movie, the "egg Ding Dong" track! 🤣

I was seriously waiting for them to perform the whole Volcano movie soundtrack, and I never even got it!? 🤣

As a massive ESPN fan, I had to check this out, and honestly? I was pleasantly surprised. Pharrell Williams actually crushed it... I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for trashy movies, but this one actually warmed my heart. It even got me tearing up a little bit...

The casting caught me completely off guard, and man, those songs... If anything, we should get him to write us a track for ESPN. Maybe then we’d finally have a shot at winning it all! 🙂