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Eddie the Eagle

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Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman co-star in the inspirational true story of Eddie the Eagle, a British ski-jumper whose Olympic performance wins the hearts of fans around the world.

Directors: Dexter Fletcher

Starring: Taron Egerton Hugh Jackman

Genres: Comedy Drama

Subtitles: English [CC]

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HighMountainColumbine

You'll Want to Stand Up and Cheer

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2018

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I'm generally not a fan of fanciful high-action thrillers, so when Hugh Jackman of "Wolverine" fame was billed as one of the primary characters in this film, I wasn't particularly thrilled. However, my son recommended "Eddie the Eagle" highly, so I thought I'd give it a try. I loved it so much I bought the DVD, and it has become one of my all-time favorite films; certainly in my top 20, if not the Top Ten. Most of us like movies about the disadvantaged guy who manages to come out on top, but a completely separate class should be created for this film. It has a great story line, humor, terrific acting, and more heart than any movie I've ever seen. Although loosely based on a true story, the simplicity and determination of the main character, Eddie Edwards, has been brilliantly preserved and comes through with flying colors onscreen. The producer, director, and stunt coordinator--indeed, everyone connected--have all gone to extraordinary lengths to portray accurately the actual conditions, equipment, and skiing techniques in use during the time period in the 1970s and '80s during which the film is set. The action shots are stunning, like nothing ever seen in any movie about skiing, ever. Except for one scene with Jackman, it's all real--NO CGI or computer-generated effects. Initially, stuntmen who ski well were tapped for the action shots and told they would have to use the same, identical equipment in use back then. They came, looked at the actual ski jumps they would have to ski down, and said, "Forget it. You're going to have to get professional, competitive ski jumpers." An interview with Hugh Jackman in Extra Features sums it up perfectly. Basically, he says, "You're gonna love this movie. It'll make your heart sing." He was right; it does. Be sure you buy the edition with the Extra Features to watch how they filmed the real, live, action shots. Whether you're a fan of ski jumping or not, it's totally amazing.

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Loved, loved, loved it.

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2017

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Taron Egerton co-stars alongside Hugh Jackman* in this high-flying, feel-good story inspired by true events. Egerton plays Eddie The Eagle Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself even as an entire nation was counting him out. First of all I want to hit on the amazing performance of Taron Egerton.....amazing actor. Hugh Jackman was terrific too. Loved the mom a great deal. and well the dad played the ornery part he was supposed to very well too. We come to the 1988 Winter Olympics and Eddie wants to be a star athlete but he is so humble and so passionate, it will rub off on you. So well paced with fun and sadness and shock and just a willing up of emotions I dare you not to cheer for him. Very uplifting and smile inducing from start to finish. Di you think that I am recommending this? You had better believe it. Good for the whole family.

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Karen McCabe

... this feel-good biopic about lovable underdog Eddie Edwards a sweet, if a bit generic

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016

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Egerton and Jackman are charming enough to make this feel-good biopic about lovable underdog Eddie Edwards a sweet, if a bit generic, treat. As he did in Kingsman: The Secret Service, Egerton again plays a working-class English bloke who winds up doing something extraordinary. Egerton plays down his considerable polish to appear more like the slightly goofy-looking Eddie; he inhabits the character with the earnestness and guileless discipline that you'd believe is historically accurate. And Jackman's hard-drinking Bronson is the ideal foil -- a man jaded and angry at how he long ago threw away his own Olympic promise.

Director Dexter Fletcher stays true to the movie's predictable underdog plotine: there are comical-but-inspiring training montages, an ongoing suggestive joke about how ski-jumping is like sex (it's all about the release), and intimidating antagonists (in this case, Eddie's father -- who thinks he's wasting his time pursuing an impossible dream -- as well as the Scandinavians and the snobby British Olympic officials, who are offended by Eddie's belief that he deserves his place among the Olympians). While it's not quite Rocky -- the portrayal of Eddie is a bit too vanilla to qualify as well rounded -- this is a simple, sweet story about one man who defied the odds to make his dreams come true.

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Cody

You will leave this film with hope and love in your heart

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016

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Eddie the Eagle has been one of the best surprises and delights of 2016 in film. Film fans will love this movie as the production, music, and acting are firing on all cylinders. Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman light this film up with incredible charisma as you laugh, sniff, and at times weep for one man's journey to be an Olympian. Based on a true story, it's incredibly shocking how a country will try to prevent someone's dream from happening, even if that person worked hard and got to a point where they deserved to be on the team. On one hand you'll understand that it's for the good of the team, but from the opening scene you'll be enraptured with this man's journey and his endless supply of optimism as he proves everyone wrong one step at a time. This movie is one of the best feel good movies you could watch. If you're feeling down, or need something to cheer you up, then watch this incredible film. The optimism and hope radiates off the screen in the best way possible for a feeling of completeness when the credits roll.

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FreeSpirit

The Eagle Has Landed!

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2017

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A super feel-good movie that will make you smile, laugh, and possibly cry! Absolutely loved the breathtaking scenery, the cast of characters, and the well-developed story plot. Eddie is the true underdog who faces one obstacle after another, yet he never loses sight of his #1 goal in life: to be an Olympian! Eddie never comes across as angry, resentful, or wanting revenge against all the people who told him he wasn't good enough (which seemed to be one person after another). Eddie had such a laser-focus on his goals, didn't buy into naysayers, and had such a positive "can do" attitude that was a complete contrast to Bronson who had the natural talent but lacked the commitment and dedication to be everything he possibly could have been as an Olympic ski jumper. You instantly fall in love with Eddie and he will inspire you to DREAM BIG and believe in yourself, even when no one else seems to!

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Mike

Didnt quite know what to expect from this, but its a great film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2016

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I absolutely loved this film. So much so I even got it from Apple too and have it on my phone. Couldn't tell you how often I've watched it now!

Taron Egerton (Who was brilliant in Kingsman, an exceptional film too! Bring on the sequel!) is uncanny in his ability to mimic Eddie. I'm not gonna spoil the film in any way, as I'm sure many people these days may not know Eddie's story, but if you watch right to the end, theres footage of Eddie himself, and then you realise just how good Taron Egerton's acting is in this role.

If you're not sure at all, add it to your wishlist, and wait till the price drops a little bit more. I'm sure that whatever price you feel its worth before watching, will be less than you feel its worth after watching.

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schumann_bg

the lovable Eddie

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2020

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I liked Taron Egerton in this - he really makes it. The story is bright and shows that the struggle is the most important thing, really, rather than success. Eddie certainly shows this. He comes across as a very innocent character who remains true to his goal, which is to appear at the Winter Olympics, which he did in 1988. As such his achievement is fantastic - even more so when you think he had to wear a caliper as a child. Egerton is such a likable figure here, and he is well supported by Hugh Jackman as his reluctant coach, and Christopher Walken who keeps appearing on a book cover and then finally appears for real. The film has a certain naivety that works very well given the subject. The ski jumps are quite tense and it is shot to get the most thrills and spills out of it, always keeping you rooting for the main character.

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cora

The Ultimate Feelgood Film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2018

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Now this is one little gem of a film. The kind of thing the whole family can watch together and enjoy and laugh a bit and be left with a smile on their faces and the feeling that anything is possible. And the best part of it is that it's a true story. Even if that may be hard to believe for those viewers who are too young to remember the real Eddie the Eagle.

I'm sure apart from the character of Eddie and his unlikely career in ski jumping pretty much everything in the film is fiction. But the script is wonderful and the characters are likable and very well cast. Taron Egerton rather unexpectedly makes for a perfect Eddie Edwards. I mean, Eggsy from Kingsmen as... Eddie the Eagle? But here's the thing: it works a treat. That boy's one hell of an actor. The Hugh Jackman character is great. As is Mr Jackman. But then, he always is, right? Only drawback for both these two: possibly the worst hair cuts in movie history. Even for a film set in the 80s. I also liked all the supporting actors. Veteran German actress Iris Berben is just lovely as the landlady offering Eddie a place to stay, Eddie's parents are great and there are wonderful cameo appearances by the great Christopher Walken and Jim Broadbent towards the end of the film.

If you haven't already seen it, go on, see it now. It's a highly entertaining film that thankfully doesn't take itself too seriously. The DVD has subtitles for those who may need them and includes nice extra features, including deleted scenes and several making of/behind the scenes featurettes with interviews with cast and crew and the real Eddie the Eagle Edwards.

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Rough Diamond

Perfect family viewing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2017

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Probably the most heartwarming and uplifting film of 2016, with something for all ages to enjoy. There's comedy, adventure, pathos and redemption in the true(-ish) story of how Eddie Edwards, a plucky but frankly untalented young plasterer from Gloucestershire, achieved his childhood dream of competing at the 1988 Calgary Olympics by becoming Britain's first Olympic ski-jumper since 1929.

Taron Egerton is scarily believable as the naive but indomitable young Eddie, with Jo Hartley and Keith Allen excellent as Eddie's mum and dad. Hugh Jackman provides the star quality as Eddie's coach, and there's a great cameo from none other than Christopher Walken as an Olympic ski-jump guru.

The script uses a fair degree of poetic licence in embroidering Eddie's story into something more popcorn-friendly, but it does succeed in creating a quirkily inspirational feelgood atmosphere. And the final scene of Eddie's triumphant homecoming brought a tear to my eye - even on a second viewing!

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Shirley E

Inspiration takes wings

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2019

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What a smashing true life tale of willpower over likelihood. When I watched Eddie's ski jumping efforts in real life back in 1988 I thought he was a bit daft but his indefatigable spirit and likeability won through then and they win through in this ace little film. I think Taron Egerton is magnificent in the part - Hugh Jackman, too, as his eventual coach - and this will be a tale I'll watch more than once because it has such a great feel good factor. It'd be good for anyone who wants to inspire a downbeat teenager, too, or anyone at all who's struggling to achieve what they'd like to achieve.

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