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Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs  Eddie the Eagle (2016)
The true life tale of British ski jumper Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards and his quest to jump at the 1988 winter Olympics in Calgary.
Taron Egerton seemed, from distant memory, to portray Eddie in a realistic performance even if his looks are a little out but that's to be expected. Although the events in the film are fictionalized from true life it's still faithful in many respects with only the places different. For a small British film it boasts a fine cast. Hugh Jackman is excellent as a washed up former jumper who trains Eddie (His night time ski jump whilst smoking is pure rock n' roll) and there's a charming cameo from Christopher Walken as Jackman's former coach.
I really liked this delightful biopic. Enjoyable from start to finish and whilst not particularly laugh out loud funny i watched it all the way through with a smile on my face.
If you liked the brilliant but slightly sillier Cool Runnings then you'll definitely enjoy this.
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I watched this a few days ago and felt exactly the same as you. It's a typically British 'feelgood' film with some wonderful moments, a fine central performance from Taron Egerton and, along with the actors you mentioned, memorable support from Tim McInnerny, Mark Benton and Jim Broadbent (the first two who splendidly portray the members of the BOA who desperately want to keep Edwards from embarrassing the country and Olympic contingent). Dexter Fletcher has proven himself to be quite adept at directing (Wild Bill, Sunshine on Leith and now this) as well as an accomplished actor.
I don't know whether Eddie the Eagle stands up to repeated viewings, but I know my parents have seen it twice and thoroughly enjoyed it both times.