Eddie soars here with heart and fun humor.

| Original Score: B | Aug 1, 2024

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.

| 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.

| Sep 29, 2021

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

| Sep 29, 2021

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

| Aug 27, 2021

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

| 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.

| 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.

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

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

| 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.

| Apr 11, 2020

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

| 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.

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

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

| 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.

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

I found myself cheering for Eddie and his dogged optimism.

| 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.

| 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.

| 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.

| 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?

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

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

| Original Score: B | Jan 15, 2019