Sometimes when I see a movie after it's been out for a while, I don't bother blogging about it. Just because it's often when there's not many session times left and it seems less likely people will be interested.
However, I caught Eddie the Eagle this week using a free pass I was given that was about to expire! And I'm so glad! This film is completely charming and lovely and I would happily recommend it. For some reason I think I thought it was a kids film and even though I think older kids would enjoy it, it's definitely not not for adults.
It's based on a true story about a British ski jumper, who was determined to become an Olympian against the odds. Taron Egerton plays said ski jumper and based on the real life pics at the end of the film, does a good imitation. Hugh Jackman plays Bronson Peary, a former ski jumping bad boy Yank lured in to help Eddie. (Jackman as spunky bad boy - HUBBA HUBBA) Christopher Walken has a small role and is, of course, great.
Sure it's not a flawless film but I enjoyed it a lot. Laughed and cried and all that jazz. Here's a three star review from the Sydney Morning Herald if you want to know more.
Trailer here. In cinemas now!