Review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) by Ginger C — 07 Mar 2016

This movie was funny and inspiring and just a great movie to watch.

This review of Eddie the Eagle (2016) was written by Ginger C on 07 Mar 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 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 Russ B (1,141) on 01 Sep 2017

9/2/2017: A pretty decent movie and much better than I was anticipating…

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By Kate L (220) on 07 Oct 2018

I liked this movie because it is based on true story of a boy with physical disability that over came his disability with hard work, faith…

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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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By Ersan 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 Lee M (4,001) on 02 Sep 2017

Cliches don't keep you from admiring that kind of persistence…

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 25 Jan 2018

Um kra maluco e desengonçado tem um sonho de disputar uma olimpiada e não vai desistir, luta contra seu próprio pais que não quer apoiá-lo…

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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 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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