
Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Ol... (Full plot summary below)
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Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude.
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| The Movie MinuteJoanna LangfieldLike its subject, this unpretentious feel good movie aims for and hits a more generous definition of the term "winner". |
| The Sun (UK)Alex ZaneEddie The Eagle will lift your spirits, put a smile on your face and have you jumping for joy. |
| Screen InternationalTim GriersonAs sunny as Eddie The Eagle is, its greatest liability is that it never pushes itself, content to let an amiable true-life tale be turned into a generic genre exercise. |
| HeyUGuysAndrew JonesEddie The Eagle is a joyful, inspiring film where your fist raises in triumph, but to be so wildly funny too is icing on the cake. |
| ABC Radio BrisbaneMatthew ToomeyThe writers have tried to craft the ultimate crowd-pleaser but they've got a few steps too far. Some parts feel unbalanced and don't ring true. |
| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekA harmless piece of uplifting family entertainment...inoffensive but trivial. |
| John Hanlon ReviewsJohn HanlonAn unlikely hero and a unique story help make this inspiring sports drama overcome its shortcomings. |
| Cine PremiereJessica OlivaTaron Egerton turns a film full of cliches into something memorable. [Full review in Spanish] |
| Consequence of SoundBlake GobleEddie the Eagle trips plenty, but Eddie, insufferable as he may be, represents the people that in spite of failure being visible at the bottom of a 90-meter ski drop, still take that leap. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperDirector Dexter Fletcher paints Eddie’s story in broad, bold strokes, never missing an opportunity to milk a suspenseful dramatic turn or go for the relatively easy laugh — but it’s a style well-suited to this wonderfully ridiculous story. |