Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
123 min|Comedy, Music|26 Jun 2020
6.5Rating: 6.5 / 10 from 107,832 usersMetascore: 50
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.

Film tentang sebuah kontes lagu memang jarang diproduksi. Kali ini, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga mengambil latar cerita kontes lagu Eurovision yang amat populer di Eropa, seperti halnya American Idol di AS. Tak tanggung-tanggung, film yang dirilis Netflix ini menampilkan beberapa bintang top, sebut saja Will Ferrel, Rachel McAdams, Pierce Brosnan, Dan Stevens, Demi Lovato, hingga beberapa penyanyi ternama mantan kontestan Eurovision tahun-tahun sebelumnya.

Alkisah Lars (Ferrel) dan Sigrit (McAdams) yang tinggal di satu kota kecil di Islandia, memiliki kecintaan menyanyi sejak mereka kecil dengan grup musik, Fire Saga. Lars punya ambisi untuk menjadi pemenang Eurovision, kontes lagu terbesar di Eropa. Harapan Lars menjadi kenyataan ketika secara acak, mereka terpilih menjadi salah satu kontestan di ajang menyanyi di negara mereka. Rupanya keberuntungan memang berada di tangan mereka hingga akhirnya mereka bisa mewakili Islandia di ajang Eurovision.

Walau latar cerita bukan di AS, namun gaya guyonan ala Will Ferrel yang ceplas ceplos dan konyol, tetap saja tak jauh berbeda dengan film-film sang bintang sebelumnya. McAdams yang biasa bermain dalam drama serius pun terlihat kagok dalam filmnya, kontras dengan sosok Lars. Terlebih dengan aksen lokal yang tak pernah mereka perankan. Kisahnya sendiri, sama seperti komedi romantis kebanyakan, tak sulit untuk diantisipasi, dengan sisipan komedi konyol dari Ferrel yang sering kali berlebihan. Tanpa Ferrel, bisa jadi film ini bekerja lebih baik. Bicara oleh vokal, Will Ferrel memang bernyanyi menggunakan vokalnya sendiri, namun McAdams, kabarnya di-mix dengan suara penyanyi Swedia, Molly Sanden. Tentu saja. Apa lagi yang mau diharapkan dari suara vokal sebaik itu.        

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Ringan dan menghibur, tak lebih, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga menarik perhatian melalui segmen musikal dan komedinya dengan para bintang topnya yang tampil hanya sebagai pajangan. Suasana kompetisi yang diharapkan juga tak menggigit seperti yang kita harapkan. Bagi pembaca yang suka dengan kombinasi musik dan komedi, film ini bisa menjadi tontonan selingan. The High Note yang rilis baru lalu tetap menjadi pilihan utama jika kamu menyukai genre sejenis ini.   

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A lifelong cinephile, he cultivated a deep interest in film from a young age. Following his architectural studies, he embarked on an independent exploration of film theory and history. His passion for cinema manifested in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience subsequently led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched the minds of students by instructing them in Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, "Understanding Film," which delves into the core elements of film, both narrative and cinematic. The book's enduring value is evidenced by its second edition, released in 2018, which has become a cornerstone reference for film and communication academics across Indonesia. His contributions extend beyond his own authorship. He actively participated in the compilation of the Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1-3 and "30 Best Selling Indonesian Films 2012-2018." Further solidifying his expertise, he authored both "Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary" (2023) and "Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave" (2023). A lifelong cinephile, he developed a profound passion for film from an early age. After completing his studies in architecture, he embarked on an independent journey exploring film theory and history. His enthusiasm for cinema took tangible form in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience eventually led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched students’ understanding through courses such as Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended well beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, Understanding Film, an in-depth examination of the essential elements of cinema, both narrative and visual. The book’s enduring significance is reflected in its second edition, released in 2018, which has since become a cornerstone reference for film and communication scholars across Indonesia. His contributions to the field also encompass collaborative and editorial efforts. He participated in the compilation of Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1–3 and 30 Best-Selling Indonesian Films 2012–2018. Further establishing his authority, he authored Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary (2023) and Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave (2023). His passion for cinema remains as vibrant as ever. He continues to offer insightful critiques of contemporary films on montasefilm.com while actively engaging in film production with the Montase Film Community. His short films have received critical acclaim at numerous festivals, both nationally and internationally. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to film criticism, his writing was shortlisted for years in a row for Best Film Criticism at the 2021-2024 Indonesian Film Festival. His dedication to the discipline endures, as he currently serves as a practitioner-lecturer in Film Criticism and Film Theory at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, under the Independent Practitioner Program from 2022-2024.

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