Review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) by Film G — 11 Mar 2016

A wonderful, comedic and heartwarming film with an amazing performance of Taron Egerton as Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards. 4/5 stars.

This review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) was written by Film G on 11 Mar 2016.

Eddie the Eagle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Robert Kojder (605) for Flickering Myth (680) on 03 Dec 2017

Eddie Edwards has an unbreakable spirit and undying determination to achieve his lifelong dream that is impossible to not respect…

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By John B (4,244) on 19 Feb 2018

Enjoyable feel-good story about a real life Olympic ski jumper that I remember watching in the late 80's when the Olympics were in Calgary…

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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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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 30 Dec 2018

Taron Egerton was a brilliant choice for the role of Eddie Edwards because he looks exactly like him…

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By Terry B (255) on 12 May 2018

Wow, what an emotional roller coaster of a movie. Would watch again and still be on the edge of my seat…

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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 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 Flora E (11) 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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By English C (3) on 11 Dec 2017

A dynamic feel good movie! It may not be a 100% accurate biopic but it provides a lively portrayal of an ordinary hero…

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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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