2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 23, 2021
Metascore
49

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8

Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Jul 23, 2021
    70
    The times being what they are, the mood of the “creative” segments was more contemplative than flashy, more serious than celebratory. ... The hosts’ commentary here had something of the flavor of the Rose Parade. ... The final acts let in some fun.

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. brocktarogar
    Jul 28, 2021
    4
    Oh no! It's still 2020? I thought that god-awful year was finally gone. Who really cares about the sports, 99% of the viewers are here to ogleOh no! It's still 2020? I thought that god-awful year was finally gone. Who really cares about the sports, 99% of the viewers are here to ogle male and female anatomy at peak physical performance.

    Mario Sunshine blesses all Olympians with his eternal warmth.    … Full Review »
  2. thedaarkbatty
    Jul 25, 2021
    0
    Why are they doing the olympics again? This is likely going to kill several thousand people by giving them covid. CANCEL THE OLYMPICS UNTILWhy are they doing the olympics again? This is likely going to kill several thousand people by giving them covid. CANCEL THE OLYMPICS UNTIL COVID IS OVER.… Full Review »
  3. Beecee
    Aug 6, 2021
    8
    I felt that many of the reviews were based on whether or not the Olympics should have been held during COVID and not actually a review of theI felt that many of the reviews were based on whether or not the Olympics should have been held during COVID and not actually a review of the ceremony itself. That said, I enjoyed the ceremony. Performers included the magnificent pianist Hiromi and the great African singer Angelique Kidjo. Highlights included the globe made of drones and the intriguing acting out of the Olympic pictograms for each sport, as well as the final torch lighting. And of course they had the parade of athletes from each country. The Olympics were conducted as safely as possible and they all gave us something to cheer for in these somewhat grim times.… Full Review »
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