To conclude what I feel about Eurovision 2022.. it wasn't an enjoyable watch. I still have the same opinion: compared to 2019 and 2021, the show feels dated as if I was watching Eurovision 10 years ago. The lighting choices are oftentimes missing some modernity, camera cuts were not satisfying with cameramen seen everywhere, and Sanremo somehow looked more up-to-date than this thing. Hearing that the other delegations have problems directing their entries with the producing team also didn't help.
Also, year after year, I will critique the stage choices, and this year won't be different. I remember RAI wanted to make this Eurovision unique with all these promises about Montinaro's stage, but after the show ended, I realize I can't defend them too much anymore.
- It's another 'colossal platform with colossal screen' setup, but with a giant object in the middle. It also didn't help that the promising giant object was rendered unusable. Remove that, and it will fit comfortably amongst Wieder stages.
- I was looking forward to the water feature, expecting it to have a good height and can be used as a second backdrop. But nope, it's as useless as the water feature we've seen in 2014.
- I was also looking forward to the bridge screen setup, and only TWO delegations used it (Moldova and North Macedonia). And if I remember correctly, no intervals were using this.
I can understand if most countries went with 'colossal platform with colossal screen' setup since it gives more ease and flexibility for the delegations without having to think much. I just wish they could bring a versatile stage design that has a different main shape than what we're used to -- take MTV EMA 2019 for example, it is like a big bridge. it still has a small circular main stage, yet the performers can use the bridge to add more to the performance.