Viewers of Eddie the Eagle will anticipate every beat, not that its approach prevents the movie from being effective. Sports movies have a formula for a reason - it's often successful.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Apr 22, 2022

Eddie is pure inspiration, and the portrayal of him as he grew up and into the sport is golden.

Full Review | Sep 29, 2021

An inspiring true story brought to the screen, with a wonderful role for Hugh Jackman.

Full Review | Sep 29, 2021

...sit back and enjoy this charming tale about the spirit of the underdog.

Full Review | Aug 27, 2021

What is most puzzling about 'Eddie the Eagle' is its bizarre commitment to the formula.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Aug 11, 2021

Enthusiasm goes a long way in this sort of film and it would be very difficult not to get swept along in the avalanches of it you'll find here.

Full Review | Jun 8, 2021

The film may triumph in that its modest goals are achieved but the struggle to tell a truly interesting story devoid of manipulation was too much for director Dexter Fletcher.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Feb 3, 2021

Picked up the Truly Moving Picture Award from Indy's own Heartland Film.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.0/4.0 | Sep 7, 2020

Few films are this delightful and positive - I challenge you not to get swept up in Eddie's story and root for him along the way.

Full Review | Apr 11, 2020

Overall, Eddie the Eagle is formulaic, heartfelt and full of feel-good vibes.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 15, 2019

Despite its flaws, Eddie the Eagle boasts a strong cast, good script and, like Eddie himself, a lot of heart. Watch it at least once. You won't regret it.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Oct 2, 2019

This film isn't quite a medal winner -- but it's definitely a crowd-pleaser.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 29, 2019

The film could so easily have made Eddie a figure of fun. Instead it turns an underdog into a very British kind of hero.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 30, 2019

I found myself cheering for Eddie and his dogged optimism.

Full Review | Original Score: A- | Apr 15, 2019

"Eddie the Eagle" is uncomplicated by nature and is a feel-good, warm-your-heart kind of film that will have you rooting for Eddie by the end of it.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 5, 2019

Much like the real Eddie Edwards, the film may not soar as high as loftier biopics, but it's a heartwarmer.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 4, 2019

There are no revolutionary changes made to the underdog formula, but the movie is special in that it celebrates the pride one finds in the simple act of participation.

Full Review | Original Score: 7.5/10 | Feb 21, 2019

It's a fun little dramedy that offers some laughs and some triumphs and some big sappy feelings, nothing more. And what's wrong with that?

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 20, 2019

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

Full Review | Original Score: B | Jan 15, 2019

The overkill indicates an awareness that none of these would-be messages ring true.

Full Review | Nov 6, 2018