Review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) by Rosendo D — 01 Nov 2016

Well treaded, cinematic fun fell-good movie.

This review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) was written by Rosendo D on 01 Nov 2016.

Eddie the Eagle has generally received positive reviews.

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By James O (968) on 26 May 2018

Kind of schmaltzy but impossible not to enjoy this film on some level. Really easy to watch and get behind Eddie's dream. Nicely made…

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By Jens S (711) on 17 Mar 2018

Who'd have thought that a film about ski-jumping could ever be such a cracker, but everything comes together here - the directing, Egerton's…

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By Lisa Jensen (117) for Good Times Santa Cruz (117) on 10 Sep 2017

The filmmakers rely on Peary's brooding soul-searching and his need to redeem the downward slide of his own life and career through Eddie to…

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By Adam H (1,241) on 05 Jul 2018

Resisted this feel good movie. But, I broke down and gave it a chance and enjoyed it, whincing and rooting all the way…

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By Abbie Bernstein (403) for Assignment X (330) on 31 Oct 2018

There are better sports movies out there, but despite its many flaws, Eddie the Eagle has enough moments when it soars to provide what adds…

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By Nicholas N (115) 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 Reel H (236) on 16 Aug 2017

GREG: (Greg Smith, Founder of Agile Writers of Richmond, VA) Scott, it s time to take off on another movie. SCOTT: (Dr…

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By Derrick M (245) on 11 Aug 2017

Superb film. Great story and a well made film…

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By Jeremy C (892) on 31 Jul 2017

To sum this movie in one word Captivating It's not easy to find a movie that has me chewing my nails, this movie was more than that, I was…

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By Tor M (646) on 05 Jul 2018

Vazgeçmemenin öyküsü. Bol bol gülümsetmesinin yan? s?ra Eddie'nin tutkusu, inad?, ba?arma iste?i insan? duyguland?r?yor. Karanl…

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