EDDIE THE EAGLE

EDDIE THE EAGLE:  While some are calling this, the "feel good film of the year," it isn't.   It's the "feel good film of the decade."  Based on the true story of Michael (Eddie) Edwards who became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic Ski Jumping, the film stars Taron Egerton as Eddie and Hugh Jackman as his reluctant coach. Small but meaningful roles are filled by Jim Broadbent and Christopher Walken.   Trust me, this is much more than a sports movie.  It is about perseverance and friendship and a zest for life.  From his childhood, wearing a leg brace to the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, Eddie just wouldn't give up on his dream even when the odds were all against him.  It is a truly inspiring movie and I left the theater with a smile on my face as big as Canada.