Review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) by Victoria N — 31 Mar 2016

Really enjoyed this film! Love it when people stand up to bullies & prove them wrong!

This review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) was written by Victoria N on 31 Mar 2016.

Eddie the Eagle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Flora E (11) on 05 Jul 2018

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By Tor M (646) on 05 Jul 2018

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By James L (1,420) on 22 Jul 2017

Feel good, uplifting, a bit cheesy, and a good dose of humour. This film does everything you want it to do, with a really good 80s soundtrack to boot…

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 03 Dec 2017

Great music, great cast, wonderfully directed! Dont miss this movie its one of the best films ever made…

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By Courtney Howard (393) for Fresh Fiction (404) on 04 Nov 2017

Even though this may not represent these actors' personal bests, its rousing, uplifting spirit is infectious…

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