Sentences with phrase «british ski jumper»

I realize I am probably a terrible human being for not liking this formulaic, feel - good family tale, based on the true story of unlikely British ski jumper Michael «Eddie» Edwards.

Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton offer new details about their upcoming biopic Eddie the Eagle, following the infamous British ski jumper.

Guided by a rebellious and charismatic coach, British ski jumper Michael «Eddie» Edwards trains for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta.

Your plumber, your neighbor, your kid's kindergarten teacher, they all know more about Eddie Edwards, the nutty British ski jumper, than they do about Smith, the most accomplished Olympic athlete in Irish history.

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From the Studio: The film details the inspiring exploits of Michael Edwards, better known as «Eddie the Eagle,» the most famous ski jumper in British history.

British actor Taron Egerton, who appears in this year's Eddie the Eagle film as British underdog ski jumper Michael «Eddie» Edwards, will play Robin and Bridge of Spies actress Eve Hewson will play Maid Marian.

With the help of Bronson, Eddie finally makes it to the Winter Olympics in Calgary (despite dastardly attempts by the British Olympic Committee to block his participation, mostly because he's goofy looking) where he at first enjoys his sudden stardom but then is reminded by coach Bronson to take himself more seriously and put forth his best effort despite the fact that he's been ski jumping for a fraction of the time his competitors have.

Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel - good story about Michael «Eddie» Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski - jumper who never stopped believing in himself — even as an entire nation was counting him out.

Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel - good story about Michael «Eddie» Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski - jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out.

When the first trailer for Eddie the Eagle debuted back in December, the lighthearted biopic of British ski - jumper Eddie «The Eagle» Edwards immediately drew comparisons to Cool Runnings, Disney's 1993 film about Jamaica's first Olympic bobsled team.

Directed by British actor - turned - filmmaker Dexter Fletcher, who helmed the critically praised 2013 musical Sunshine on Leith, Eddie the Eagle casts Kingsman: The Secret Service star Taron Egerton as the first ski jumper to represent Great Britain in the Olympics.