Directed by:
Dexter FletcherCinematography:
George RichmondComposer:
Matthew MargesonCast:
Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Jo Hartley, Keith Allen, Iris Berben, Tim McInnerny, Edvin Endre, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Marc Benjamin, Rune Temte, Joachim Raaf (more)VOD (4)
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Starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman comes Eddie The Eagle, a story following Michael Edwards (a.k.a Eddie), and his unflinching determination to become Great Britain’s first Olympic ski-jumper. Reluctantly aided by former ski-jumper Bronson Peary as his coach, Eddie is unwavering in his quest to reach the 1988 Calgary Winter Games. Eddie the Eagle is an uplifting, inspirational story that celebrates human spirit, passion, and one man’s refusal to accept defeat. (Lionsgate Home Entertainment)
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I’m really quite sad that I only got around to seeing Eddie the Eagle now, because it’s truly fantastic entertainment all around! I’m quite fond of biographical films, especially those where the main character can tick the SYMPATHETIC box. This real-life story really touched my heart, as I also believe that one should chase their dreams, even if the path is often very thorny. Taron Egerton excelled in the role of ski jumper Eddie; I felt every moment of joy and failure with him. Hugh Jackman in the supporting role added that extra bit of humor. Simply put, it’s a "feel-good" movie that probably never aimed for Oscars, but on the other hand, I really didn’t expect such a pleasant watch. And the finale in Calgary at the 1988 Winter Olympics—I was rooting for Eddie with all my might! The producer supervision by Matthew Vaughn was evident at every turn! Luxurious! For me, it’s 8.5/10.
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The film could hardly surprise me as I had watched Eddie Edwards at the Calgary Olympics, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a great film about a great man. I remember watching his efforts at the Olympics on TV. I couldn't help laughing. Interestingly, I didn't laugh at Eddie, I laughed with Eddie and the film brought that feeling back. You just can't dislike the man; I think he did more for the sport than many a champion. I had fun and enjoyed some nostalgic memories.
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A movie that gives you wings. A blend of a boilerplate autobiographical tale of a journey towards a dream and the most sincere, unconcealed love and admiration for the title character and the sport itself, presented in a comedy of life, the kind that the crowded film competition doesn’t produce every year. It's an unpretentious story, but its formal art, valuably distant from dull idealization and its beautiful happy ending caress the soul more than most. Jackman is cool, Egerton is awesome. 85%
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A silly family story about a moron following his dream. It's hard to see what this is actually doing in A-list filmmaking, because you're not going to get a more clichéd story this year. Hugh Jackman's character is utterly predictable and, more importantly, severely boring and uninteresting. Taron Egerton plays someone that is supposed to be endearing and we are supposed to sympathise with him, but it doesn't happen. The attempt to recreate the non-confrontational attitude and lightweight drama of Cool Runnings is eye-rolling and annoying, because this patchwork has neither charm nor a interesting story. The only thing that saves it from a total collapse are a few good moments and a really novel ski jumping theme.
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A heart-warmer and feelgood movie. Eddie is one stubborn mule who wins over the viewer. Egerton is marvelous, somewhere on the edge between reality and a nice version for the masses, and Jackman’s role is fits him like a glove. The jump with the cigarette was brilliant. Precise direction and a screenplay that sticks to reality, 80’s synth music, great atmosphere and Garmisch-Partenkirchen... I wondered at the jumping ramps as a kid.
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