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- 2016
- PG-13
- 1 h 46 m
- 2016
- PG-13
- 1 h 46 m
Summary 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 (Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establish...
Directed By: Dexter Fletcher
Written By: Simon Kelton, Sean Macaulay
- 2016
- PG-13
- 1 h 46 m
- 2016
- PG-13
- 1 h 46 m
Eddie the Eagle
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7.2
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Summary 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 (Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establish...
Directed By: Dexter Fletcher
Written By: Simon Kelton, Sean Macaulay
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 34 Critic Reviews
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50% Positive
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41% Mixed
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9% Negative
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3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 34 Critic Reviews
54
50% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
41% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
From niche subject matter, Fletcher's crafted a movie that's both universal but also unashamedly, gloriously British. Very funny, genuinely moving and endlessly good-natured.
Inspiring, or amusing? Appealingly, Eddie the Eagle invites both tags.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 164 User Ratings
7.2
78% Positive
128 Ratings
128 Ratings
17% Mixed
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28 Ratings
5% Negative
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8 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 164 User Ratings
7.2
78% Positive
128 Ratings
128 Ratings
17% Mixed
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
5% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
Amazing movie - didn't know the story about the real Eddie The Eagle and still it was really amazing movie, well filmed, good actors, fun comedy parts and yet really inspiring and based on true events. One of the best movies I have watched in a long time. (Even though it has similarities to other similar type movies, I still think this one has to be one of the most inspiring ones)
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Director Dexter Fletcher ("Sunshine on Leith") keeps things enjoyably hurtling forward, even when the otherwise engaging script by Sean Macaulay and Simon Kelton overworks a cliché, shorthands certain practical and financial matters, or proves a bit one-note.
By keeping things simple — by refusing to burden us with too many facts, or too much portent, or complicated characters — Eddie the Eagle channels that spirit well. It won’t win any medals, but it earns its place.
Hugh Jackman, as a (fictional) former American jumper named Bronson Peary, enlivens things a little.
The essence of what made the man inspiring to so many — it's not the winning, but the effort that's important — comes through with gonglike clarity in Dexter Fletcher's film, a straight-down-the-ramp sports tale that plays to the average man's dreams of momentary greatness.
Hugh Jackman doesn't play Wolverine in Eddie the Eagle, which is too bad. The film deserves to be slashed to bits.
If you have ever heard the name "Eddie the Eagle" or don't, you have a mandatory appointment in April to see the dramatic feat of the year so far.
Personally, I think that the experience is much more enjoyable without knowing the story of real life.
Eddie Edwards was the first representative of Britain to participate in the Winter Olympics in 1988. This honest man tried different Olympic sports until he found the fabulous and adventurous ski jump, the surprising thing is that the guy not highlighted by being the best the the matter. The film is responsible for narrating the whole growth of Eddie in terms of sport while providing a dramatic and comic experience from beginning to end. I can only mention, I cried like a small child.
Our boy "Kingsman: The Secret Service", Taron Egerton comes back to seven art, he introduce himself to 100% in his role, this time not as a super agent, this time with large glasses, hair blond and even a strange blonde moustache. Egerton fills his role as nuanced perfectly balanced tones allowing to see the pure soul of his interpretation. Hugh Jackman plays coach Eddie - a successful athlete champion ski jump that is forced by his heart to help this young man to succeed- . True, the film by Dexter Fletcher is a feast of cliches, but well-structured cliches, with chemistry, support and strength to take forward a true dramatic inspirational artwork. The project is a faithful proof that with less materials, better results. It was a surprise in the Sundance Film Festival and won gold, now, it was a surprise in the rest of the world and the chances of winning a gold more large increase exponentially.
Dexter Fletcher has created his own cover letter. However, he knew who was dealing with a persevering man (who was not going to win gold medals) managed to capture history with a conventional double-edged weapon. A bullet from his gun was the comedy. The director was prone to cross the thin border of the comedy to become a mockery or joke based on story. He reached the exact point in the soup to create a succulent dish, excellent aggregation of sugar. Aim, fire. The second bullet is shot, the drama. The main reason was to tell all the mishaps economic, mental, physical and psychological that possessed the guy, for obvious reasons,, the biopic would have to be oriented to the guy, good aggregation of salt. What remains after together salt and sugar in a precise point? A real treat for the palate, in this case the visual palate.
The visual presentation of the work was very professional and aesthetic. The cinematography of George Richmond is beautiful and elegant, making feel vertigo on the track of 15m, 30m, or 90m in the same way by using the camera and perfectly positioned angles. And to continue to grow, as it is typical of Hollywood, introduce a few seconds the short but symbolic appearance of Christopher Walken - the trainer of Hugh Jackman - to make it look even more professional.
Eddie does not want women, he just wants to his mother, Eddie doesn't want fame, just wants to participate, Eddie does not want alcohol, he only wants to milk, Eddie does not want sex, he just wants love. These characteristics are completely emotional and with a finish that I didn't expect, my tears simply fell for my eyes, but a factor that helped my sadness and joy at the same time, it was the self-identification with the character of Taron (Eddie), I think I saw my future on him. So, well done Egerton! task was made very well.
It isn't a story more of the bunch where anything is possible. Dexter's film is sentimental and more deep than it seems, a guy that don't mind the standards of money, education or culture, a guy who fixed a dream in his head and managed to leave a huge mark on world history. "Eddie the Eagle" will triumph in most festivals, I promise you. Boldly funny, very well presented, with a 100 in all its aspects, the movie has affected me for rest of my life. Everyone to the cinema already!
"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well" Pierre de Coubertin.
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It is a sweet and funny story of an underdog's journey to the olympics, despite all the odds. Eddie was very likable, and it was easy to want him to succeed. Also, I loved his mother's personality! It's pretty much what you would expect from the genre (no real surprises), but leaves you feeling happy.
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I didn't like it as much, but it had some great moments. The acting was the strongest thing in this movie, everyone did a good job. The story started good, but went on for way to long, and that bored me. It is worth a watch anyway.
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Good movie. Taron Egerton really brings "Eddie the Eagle" to life with another great performance. He has proven he is a up-incoming superstar in acting. And of course Hugh Jackman charming as ever. Really emotional some times and a great character you can really get behind. Great feel good movie to watch.
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I remember watching the Winter Olympics with Eddie the Eagle. I also remember the Jamaican bobsled team. While the story is interesting, the back story makes for a boring movie. Does everyone in England have the same facial mannerisms or did this actor copy Sherlock from "Elementary"?
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Production Company
Hurwitz Creative,
Lions Gate Films,
Marv Films,
Saville Productions,
Studio Babelsberg,
TSG Entertainment
Release Date Feb 26, 2016
Duration 1 h 46 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline The hysterical true life story of Britain's most famous ski jumper Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards and his journey to Olympic fame.
Website
http://eddietheeaglemovie.com/
Awards
World Soundtrack Awards
• 2 Nominations
Heartland Film
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Bali International Film Festival (aka BALINALE)
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
