Eddie the Eagle

The film could hardly surprise me as I had watched Eddie Edwards at the Calgary Olympics, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a great film about a great man. I remember watching his efforts at the Olympics on TV. I couldn't help laughing. Interestingly, I didn't laugh at Eddie, I laughed with Eddie and the film brought that feeling back. You just can't dislike the man; I think he did more for the sport than many a champion. I had fun and enjoyed some nostalgic memories. (13/07/2016)

I didn't expect the film to grab me so thoroughly by the balls throughout and not let go until the heartbreaking finale. I already liked Taron Egerton in Kingsman and here he only confirms his acting and charismatic qualities and pulls the film very high with his performance. Hugh Jackman in an unusual role is great. At the end I was bawling like a baby with emotion and joy. Awesome movie. It's not a 5* just because I was expecting a bigger cannonade of jokes. 85%. (14/05/2016)

Sure, some of the characters are incredibly clichéd, even though well-acted - this applies, for example, to Hugh Jackman's character, who has such charisma that he still manages to captivate you. However, the film is filled with such positive energy that you don't care about any flaws because you absorb that energy too, and you'll be pleasantly uplifted, touched, and glad that you've seen the film. (30/05/2016)

I’m really quite sad that I only got around to seeing Eddie the Eagle now, because it’s truly fantastic entertainment all around! I’m quite fond of biographical films, especially those where the main character can tick the SYMPATHETIC box. This real-life story really touched my heart, as I also believe that one should chase their dreams, even if the path is often very thorny. Taron Egerton excelled in the role of ski jumper Eddie; I felt every moment of joy and failure with him. Hugh Jackman in the supporting role added that extra bit of humor. Simply put, it’s a "feel-good" movie that probably never aimed for Oscars, but on the other hand, I really didn’t expect such a pleasant watch. And the finale in Calgary at the 1988 Winter Olympics—I was rooting for Eddie with all my might! The producer supervision by Matthew Vaughn was evident at every turn! Luxurious! For me, it’s 8.5/10. (29/08/2021)

So even ski jumping has its own "Rudy". The funny and determined Eddie Egerton and his moustache will grow on you from his first childhood attempts to win an Olympic medal. The first priority here is fun, the filmmakers correctly understood that trying to push the dramatic envelope with a storyline where the protagonist breaks funny records all the time would not be the happiest way to go. Thanks to this, the film has a drive that doesn't lose even towards the end. Featuring a central musical motif from the early Zimmer days when Eddie entertained the world at the Olympics, it will entertain you just as well today. (28/03/2016)