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      Eddie the Eagle

      2016, Biography/Comedy, 1h 45m

      205 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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      Eddie the Eagle's amiable sweetness can't disguise its story's many inspirational clichés -- but for many viewers, it will be more than enough to make up for them. Read critic reviews

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      Cut from the Olympic ski team, British athlete Michael "Eddie" Edwards travels to Germany to test his skills at ski jumping. Fate leads him to Bronson Peary, a former ski jumper who now works as a snowplow driver. Impressed by Edwards' spirit and determination, Peary agrees to train the young underdog. Despite an entire nation counting him out, Eddie's never-say-die attitude takes him all the way to a historic and improbable showing at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta.

      • Rating: PG-13 (Smoking|Partial Nudity|Some Suggestive Material)

      • Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Dexter Fletcher

      • Producer: Matthew Vaughn, Adam Bohling, David Reid, Rupert Maconick, Valerie Van Galder

      • Writer: Sean Macaulay, Simon Kelton

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $15.8M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: 20th Century Fox

      • Production Co: Matthew Vaughn, Saville Productions, Studio Babelsberg

      • Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

      Cast & Crew

      Taron Egerton
      Hugh Jackman
      Jo Hartley
      Tom Costello
      Jack Costello
      Mark Benton
      Edvin Endre
      Rune Temte
      Jim Broadbent
      Sean Macaulay
      Simon Kelton
      Zygi Kamasa
      Pierre Lagrange
      George Richmond
      Martin Walsh
      Matthew Margeson
      Mike Gunn
      Naomi Moore
      Anne Hardinge

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      • Apr 07, 2018

        It's a sports comedy based on real events taking a lot of liberties in telling Eddie's story. That makes for a ride that is as manipulative and predictable as it is enjoyable, thanks to a great leading man and a direction that pretty much knew what it set out to do. Sure, some parts could have been a bit less silly and with more basis in reality, but the result is still lovable and touching fun.

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      • Feb 12, 2017

        It's a 100 minute cliche, but it's also impossible not to fall for its charm.

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      • Dec 23, 2016

        Eddie the Eagle was directed by Dexter Fletcher and stars Taron Egerton (Kingsman) as Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards. Based on a true story, the movie tells Eddie's triumphant story on his path to competing in the Winter Olympics for ski jumping. The optimistic titular character is coached by a former American skier, played by Hugh Jackman (X-Men), Wolverine). Like every feel-good movie, you have to have the right mindset going into a viewing. Egerton's overly cheerful character could easily come off as annoying, but I really enjoyed his personality and dedication. Jackman portrays the stereotypical grumpy and reluctant coach, but his chemistry with Egerton feels easy. The soundtrack fits the time period really well (the movie takes place in the 80s), and there is plenty of humor throughout. Again, this would be an easy movie to dislike if you aren't mentally prepared for the cliches presented. Eddie is continuously given obstacles to overcome, and he always just BARELY beats them, conveniently. Some of the characters, especially Jackman, could have been given more dynamic development. Really, the whole movie is ridiculous, but it's good fun. If you enjoy these types of movies, definitely give Eddie the Eagle a watch. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments throughout, and Egerton's charm goes a long way. Final grade: B -Ben

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      • Nov 30, 2016

        A gentle story that has a grand story that everyone should watch. Inspirational story with strong characters and cast, Jackman shines above everyone. Not the film that I had expected which is a good thing, one of the best bio films for a very long time. one for the family.

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