Rent Eddie the Eagle (2016)

3.7 of 5 from 722 ratings
1h 41min
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Synopsis:
"Eddie the Eagle" follows the realisation of the childhood dream of Eddie Edwards (Taron Egerton) and his unflinching determination to become Great Britain's first Olympic ski-jumper. Reluctantly aided by former ski-jumper Bronson Peary, (Hugh Jackman), as his coach, Eddie is unwavering in his quest to reach the 1988 Calgary Winter Games. 'Eddie the Eagle' is an uplifting, inspirational story that celebrates human spirit, passion, and one man's refusal to accept defeat.
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Directors:
Producers:
Adam Bohling, Rupert Maconick, David Reid, Valerie Van Galder, Matthew Vaughn
Writers:
Sean Macaulay, Simon Kelton
Studio:
Lionsgate Films
Genres:
Comedy, Drama, Sports & Sport Films
Collections:
10 Films to Watch If You Like: Jonathan Livingston Seagull, 2016, A History of Sports Films (Winter Edition), CinemaParadiso.co.uk Through Time, Films to Watch If You Like..., A Brief History of Film..., Top 10 Winter and Snow Films, Top Films
BBFC:
Release Date:
08/08/2016
Run Time:
101 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.39:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Let the Games Begin: Soaring with 'Eddie the Eagle'
  • Deleted Scenes
BBFC:
Release Date:
08/08/2016
Run Time:
105 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Atmos, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.39:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Let the Games Begin: Soaring with 'Eddie the Eagle'
  • Deleted Scenes

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Reviews (10) of Eddie the Eagle

Workmanlike biopic of British ski jumper with classic 'ugly duckling' plot - Eddie the Eagle review by PV

Spoiler Alert
15/08/2016

I enjoyed this film. So yes, I know how film makers will exaggerate things to fit the story - in this case that make out Eddie the Eagle to be utterly useless (when in fact he was in the UK ski team before he became a ski jumper - as he said himself on a recent radio show plugging his book).

But film makers will always do this to make the eventual success all the more wonderfully improbable (think ONE CHANCE about Paul Potts which also played fast and loose with the facts). Films lie. That's why they work. They're fantasy.

One does wonder if the barriers from the UK Olympic committee were put up as shown here - but the blueprint if to keep adding obstacles that the hero overcomes and so he does. I remember 1988 and how Eddie the Eagle was front page news.

Some good jokes and acting - Hugh Jackman impresses as a hard-drinking old lag ski jumper, and there's a brief role for Christopher Walken too. UK actors include Keith Allen as the Eagle's dad and Jim Broadbent as the BBC commentator. Directed by Dexter Fletcher (the boy in The Elephant Man + much else besides).

Fun to see the 1970s on screen in the scenes of Eddie's childhood.

An enjoyable and snowy fantasy - 4 stars.

4 out of 4 members found this review helpful.

enjoyable - Eddie the Eagle review by DJ

Spoiler Alert
31/08/2016

A story of a man fulfilling his boyhood dreams. Obviously the filmmakers have made some additions and stretched the truth a little but it does not detract from making this a very enjoyable family film with humor , drama and an inclination to root for the hero against the "establishment ". A feelgood film - and no swearing ! Recommended.

4 out of 4 members found this review helpful.

A humerous tale - but not a comedy - Eddie the Eagle review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
26/11/2016

Enjoyable tale of little man with big ideas achieving his goal, humerous in places, but its not a comedy.

No doubt the film makers added a few bits of their own, and overplayed the opposition he is supposed to have faced.

3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

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