Review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) by Kade C — 02 Apr 2017

A fun underdog story with a lot of heart. Jackman and Egerton have great chemistry and bring this true feel-good story to life.

This review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) was written by Kade C on 02 Apr 2017.

Eddie the Eagle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 24 Nov 2021

This is a sports related comedy drama film based on a true story (aka with a biopic element), covering themes of hope and perserverance while…

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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 Harris Dang (129) for The AU Review (87) on 01 Nov 2018

The predictability can be a turn-off to some and even the feel-good and wholesome tone can be a bit much but overall, Eddie the Eagle is a fun time…

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By Matthew Bond (673) for The Mail on Sunday (UK) (704) on 23 Oct 2017

I didn't warm to Egerton at all in Kingsman but -- perhaps egged on by the starry company -- he's excellent here, delivering an Eddie who is…

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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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It's fluff, but it's charming fluff that ultimately works well…

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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 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 Derrick M (245) on 11 Aug 2017

Superb film. Great story and a well made film…

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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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