On Feb. 7, the 50th annual Super Bowl was held in San Francisco. The Super Bowl Halftime Show is always a highly anticipated event each year, and the 50th show did not disappoint.

Many people thought that Coldplay just was not a big enough act for such a significant event. I, however, am not one of those people. I thought that the halftime show was lively and uplifting and had me smiling throughout the entire performance. As they sang each of their big hits such as “Viva la Vida” and “Paradise,” it made me wonder why I ever stopped listening in the first place.

Coldplay was not the only performer, halftime veterans Beyonce and Bruno Mars made an appearance. Beyoncé sang her new song “Formation” which was followed by Bruno Mars’ hit “Uptown Funk, Coldplay and Beyonce joining in. While some claimed that Beyoncé overshadowed Coldplay, I think she only enhanced the performance.

While Coldplay performed their song “Clocks,” a video montage played which showcased the amazing performers that have taken the Super Bowl Halftime stage over the last fifty years. These performers included Michael Jackson, James Brown, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, and Katy Perry. It was a great way to incorporate the past into the future and show how performances have evolved over the last half century.

The wonderful performance ended with Bruno Mars and Beyoncé joining Coldplay singing “Up and Up,” as all of the fans in the stadium held up a different colored sign forming the words “Believe In Love.”

The Halftime Show was not only entertaining and nostalgic, but broadcasted a positive message about love to an audience of 111.9 million people. It is not surprising that there were many who disliked the show, but the greatest events are always accompanied by critics.