Review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) by Amy-Lauren B — 08 Aug 2016

It's my favorite movie of 2016. If anybody.

Dislikes this they are crazy.

This review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) was written by Amy-Lauren B on 08 Aug 2016.

Eddie the Eagle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Pat Padua (495) for DCist (403) on 28 Aug 2018

I've seen it all before, but I didn't mind seeing it again…

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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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By Derrick M (245) on 11 Aug 2017

Superb film. Great story and a well made film…

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By Robert A (771) on 20 Feb 2018

It's a good movie but not a brilliant movie. It's not as good as Cool Runnings, which is one of my favourite sports films…

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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 Alison Willmore (681) for BuzzFeed News (197) on 06 Nov 2018

The overkill indicates an awareness that none of these would-be messages ring true…

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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 Anthony G (806) on 31 Jan 2018

This really is good! A true heartwarming story that will put a smile on your face…

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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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