Saturday, 9 April 2016

Eddie The Eagle

As I was working this morning I had to put my foot down to get this one in..
This is Dexter Fletchers telling of Eddie Edwards life story (so far). From his humble up bringing as a child with a dodgy knee right up to him coming last in the ski jump at the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

In all fairness it wasn't the cheese fest I was expecting. Tarron Egerton was excellent as Eddie. Even Huge Jackman put in a perfectly acceptable performance as the Eagles alcoholic, non-wolverine, fictionalised coach. It had humour and tension. 
Granted there was cheese, but ultimately it was a feel good movie. Ideal Saturday afternoon fare.. 
Overall ***1/2

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