Eddie The Eagle turns a long-running joke of British sport into a crowd-pleasing story of inspiration. It’s a solid gold winner.
Only the appearance of Christopher Walken, as Peary’s one-time coach, feels ill-at-ease with the bonhomie. Otherwise, Eddie the Eagle takes flight – and stays there.
From niche subject matter, Fletcher’s crafted a movie that’s both universal but also unashamedly, gloriously British. Very funny, genuinely moving and endlessly good-natured.
The story of Eddie the Eagle really is fascinating and heartwarming: the one real amateur in a competition supposedly dedicated to the amateur ideal. The film’s heart is in the right place, but Jackman and Walken are all wrong.
Breezy, fast-paced and sweet natured, Eddie The Eagle constantly hits the nail on the head. It may not be the most subtle of films but it is hugely entertaining.
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General release. Check local listings for show times.