The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously
tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988
Winter Olympics.
Director:
Dexter FletcherWriters:
Sean MacaulayStoryline
Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about
Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous
British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an
entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and
charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the
establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by
making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter
Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the
Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never
say die attitude. Written by
20th Century Fox
Eddie the Eagle Movie Reviews
Exactly as expected
The film makers
themselves warn you with the movie being publicized as a feel-good,
underdog tale that provides family entertainment. And that is EXACTLY
what this movie is!!! And even though the movie does not bring in
anything new or more than what was expected from it, it is definitely a
good watch.
The characters are extremely likable and the movie will have you rooting for 'Eddie' in no time.
From what I have read, the movie was not shot in Canada and is very loosely based on the actual life of the real Eddie the Eagle, so people from Calgary and people who actually know a lot about the real Eddie might be slightly disappointed.
The characters are extremely likable and the movie will have you rooting for 'Eddie' in no time.
From what I have read, the movie was not shot in Canada and is very loosely based on the actual life of the real Eddie the Eagle, so people from Calgary and people who actually know a lot about the real Eddie might be slightly disappointed.
