Eddie The Eagle (2016)
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Critic Consensus: Eddie the Eagle's amiable sweetness can't disguise its story's many inspirational clichés -- but for many viewers, it will be more than enough to make up for them.
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Cast
as Eddie Edwards
as Bronson Peary
as Warren Sharp
as Janette Edwards
as Zach
as Target
as Bjorn Norwegian Coach
as Matti Nykanen
as Calgary Press
as Carrie
as British Olympian
as Calgary Press Reporter
as Reporter
as Erik Moberg
as British Olympian
as Wayne
as Lars Kuk
as British Olympian
as Eagle Fan
as Swedish Coach
as Eagle Fan
as BOA Official
as Gillian - Fan
as Ski Sports Sponsor
as Eddie's Neighbour
as Hysterical Fan
as Crazy Fan
as Crazy Fan
as Swedish Skiier
as British Olympian
as Fan
as Customs Officer
as Street Kid
as Eddie's Fan
as British Olympian
as Canadian Ski Jumper
as British Olympian
as German Coach
as Official
as Bartender
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Critic Reviews for Eddie The Eagle
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Eddie the Eagle tries to have it both ways with its main subject, simultaneously ridiculing and ennobling him. And, amazingly, it mostly works.
Taron Egerton reproduces Eddie's offbeat charm, turning him into an Asperger's afflicted champion of the undertrodden.
For every easy, eye-rolling bit, there's a moment of genuine emotion; the champion jumper's pre-climax speech on what matters in sport is downright joyful.
While it's often cookie-cutter sports movie conventional, you'd have to be stone-hearted to remain un-charmed.
It is a rare biopic of any kind, let alone a sports bio, that merely celebrates participation. It's that novelty that makes this simple comedy shine.
Though it aims for heroism, Edwards' story doesn't have a dramatic enough arc to be truly inspirational. It's not about winning, it's an ode to participation, which isn't enough for it to get off the ground.
Audience Reviews for Eddie The Eagle
It's a sports comedy based on real events taking a lot of liberties in telling Eddie's story. That makes for a ride that is as manipulative and predictable as it is enjoyable, thanks to a great leading man and a direction that pretty much knew what it set out to do. Sure, some parts could have been a bit less silly and with more basis in reality, but the result is still lovable and touching fun.
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The kind of inspirational story in which we know everything that is going to happen but still we happily embrace the clichés that make it seem like a delicious throwback to the '80s (the music is great), and Egerton has so much charisma that we can't help but fall in love with his character.
Super Reviewer
Eddie the Eagle all works together in a rather campy, but loving tribute. My lack of familiarity with the actual man is a benefit because Edgerton's performance never rang false. It's an odd characterization. Taron Edgerton dons big glasses and affects an underbite to play the gawky athlete. He mercilessly hams it up playing up Eddie's little eccentricities. Occasionally the portrait verges on caricature. However Eddie is so likable and sweet that you forgive the affectations. What comes through is a genuine soul who just wanted to compete so badly. That Edgerton makes us understand this man without resorting to ridicule is kind of miraculous. His sincerity, much like the real life Eddie the Eagle, won me over. fastfilmreviews.com
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Eddie The Eagle Quotes
| Bronson Peary: | Stop, you didn't do better, you did crap! |
| Bronson Peary: | You're Eddie The Eagle...just fly! |
| Bronson Peary: | Personal best, and we're a disgrace? |
| Bronson Peary: | You're not going to give up are ya? |