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The Last Champion (2020)
Technically Spectacular
The imagery and camera work in this movie was spectacular as was the acting. Such a great movie in spite of the tricky subject matter...BRAVO!
Bones: The Patriot in Purgatory (2012)
Have you forgotten
This episode will stand the test of time. For those of us who lived it (I was a major city police officer on 9/11) it was a reminder of what a shift it was. Listening to "the team" recount their memories (especially Wendell) was heart breaking. SPECTACULAR writing and Bones' admission at the end is worth watching to the very last minute.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
Who knew this was a thing
I have to be honest to some ignorance here...I had never heard of Eurovision before this movie. I have now not only watched this movie but watched videos of every winner in the history of the contest.
This movie may not win a lot of awards but it is a triumph. It is funny, touching, and genuine.
Ferrell and McAdams deliver solid if somewhat atypical performances particularly McAdams leaving behind her somewhat stoic character choices in the past to deliver a much more whimsical character.
Dan Stevens is really great as a Russian contestant and Demi Lovato has a pretty funny role as well.
The song-along scene that features a smattering of former Eurovision acts is worth the time watching the movie all on its own. The final song by McAdams (blended with the voice of Molly Sanden) is spectacular.
I may not have been aware of Eurovision before, but now I can't wait for the return in 2021.
I also came away with a profound new appreciation of Iceland. I hope to visit this spectacular place populated by a unique people who are both proud and able to handle a little lampooning.