Eddie the Eagle (2016)

Director: Dexter Fletcher

Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman

The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics.

If ever there was a feel-good movie, this is it! Based on a true story, this film is suspenseful, dramatic and hilarious all in one, resulting in an insanely entertaining feature. Taron Egerton is brilliant as hero Eddie Edwards. He conveys emotion so well that you feel every feeling, every failure and every triumph. He is perfect as the nerd, likable hero and champion. Hugh Jackman is perfectly cast as a has-been champion who unwillingly becomes Eddie’s coach. His ‘Bo Derek’ scene is fabulously hilarious and brilliantly acted.

Nominated for Best British Film, Best British Movie 2016, and Choice Movie Actor (Taron Egerton), this is a movie not to be missed.