Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Eddie the Eagle Adoption Movie Review
Eddie Edwards spent much of his childhood hampered by a leg
injury, but he always dreamed of having a moment of glory at the Olympics. As a
young man, he now tries to qualify for the British ski jumping team at the 1988
Olympics. He’s supported by his reluctant coach Bronson Peary, a formerly promising
ski jumper who burned out of the sport years ago. Together, they face
unfavorable odds to recapture Bronson’s passion and to achieve Eddie’s dream.
None.
Strong Points
Eddie is devotedly supported by his mother.
Eddie is a good-natured but nerdy and awkward outsider, and
he’s discouraged by peers, racing officials, and his father; he still chooses
to persevere, and the audience is able to share in his sense of triumph.
Challenges
Eddie’s father seems disinterested and displeased with Eddie
throughout much of the film, and constantly degrades him. Although he
eventually shows support of his son, it’s painful to see how long he stays adversarial
and harsh.
Some characters joke about the impending deaths of
inexperienced jumpers, but do run to help when it seems that their jokes might
prove true.
Some of the crashes, which are part of the sport of ski
jumping, are still cringe-inducing.
Recommendation
Eddie the Eagle could find fans with teens and young adults
who’ve felt like outsiders. It is a triumphant story that is worth seeing,
although it probably won’t appeal to viewers much younger than 14 or 15.
Questions for
Discussion
Eddie’s mom provided steadfast emotional support to him, but
also channeled much of the family’s money into Eddie’s Olympics goals. What is
the difference between supporting someone against unlikely odds and enabling
them to follow an unhealthy path?
What dreams do you have? How far are you willing to go to achieve
them?
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