The Movie EDDIE the EAGLE Starring Hugh Jackman Soars

The feel good formulaic feature based on the true story of an unlikely underdog who proves everyone wrong is just so right.  Michael (Eddie) Edwards a.k.a. Eddie the Eagle competed for Britain in the 1988 Winter Olympics as a Ski Jumper.  Eddie spent a year as a child with a disabling knee impairment.  Yet, he went onto to notoriety & glory in the Olympics despite no one (except for his mum) believing that despite possessing natural athletic ability or training, could muster up the courage and perseverance to overcome insurmountable obstacles and compete in the deathy defying ski jump events.  Hugh Jackman plays former Amer Olympian Bronson Perry, a down & out alcoholic has been who begrudgingly & then lovingly becomes Eddie's co-hort & coach.  The movie stands on the shoulders of British actor Taron Egerton who portrays Eddie with charm, heart (stop me now before I get all teary eyed) & tenacity.  Egerton makes this movie soar to new heights of inspiration & endearing entertainment.  This delifghtful feature is directed by Dexter Fletch (b. Britain 1966) with style and tactful sentimentality.  And, it's all true (at least based on true events if you want to get technical.)  "Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence is the key to unlocking our potential." (W Churchill)  This is a movie for the entire family will enjoy.  It also proves there is no such thing as small roles only small actors.  Christopher Walken & Jim Broadbent add luster to a movie that is solid gold.