Although, I don't think "Eddie the Eagle" is a very good sports inspirational film, most of the time, this routine story is a bit boring to me, and the plot lacks highlights.
However, in the climax of the film, when the male protagonist soars into the sky, I still can't help but burst into tears, and according to my observation, most people are basically moved in this scene.
From this point of view, the film is still a success.
In fact, there's one thing about Eddie the Eagle that's very clever.
It is the excavation of the charm of the protagonist. Let's take a look at the prototype of the story.
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A man who does not have much athletic talent, even because of a leg problem, is judged by the doctor not to be an athlete. But because he had his Olympic dream and clung to his Olympic dream, he finally appeared in the Olympic Arena successfully and realized his Olympic dream.
The charm of Eddie the Eagle is that he has never been a sports genius and will never win a world championship. Even unlike those millennials who have missed the Olympics several times because of bad luck, he is a person who is doomed to not win the championship, because it is really not that piece of material.
The movie "Flying Eagle Eddie" is telling the story of a man who is destined not to become a champion, but he has to work hard for his dream all the way, his enthusiasm and dedication to the game, his persistence in his dream, and the optimism of not being afraid of losing are the most touching places in this film.
We have seen too many sports inspirational films, and we are basically familiar with the routines of such films. A teenager or girl with a dream begins to work towards her dream, encountering various twists and turns and sufferings during the process, and finally realizes her dream, wins the championship, and realizes her self-worth.
Therefore, the common feature of this type of film is that they will win the championship at the end, or defeat the opponent.
The problem is that this film based on true events, its protagonist, has never won the championship, and it is impossible to beat the opponent. So, in the ending part, you can never make it up.
As a result, the film finds a more interesting entry point, which is to work hard for the dream.
Although he did not succeed, it was equally touching that he worked hard for his dreams and enjoyed the game.
It's like most of us as viewers are ordinary people, and very few of us can really do the best in our field. Is it because of this that you have to give up?
As long as you like the work you are doing and enjoy the process, you are equally happy and encouraged.
Therefore, the charm of "Eddie the Eagle" is that it tells the story of how an ordinary person enjoys his hobbies and chases his dreams along the way.
As the title suggests, the first thing that came to my mind about this movie was actually Ed Wood.
The recognized king of bad films in film history has a new charm in Tim Burton's films, a fanatical, unyielding fanatic, which also makes his role more and more attractive.
The common feature of both of them is that they are not geniuses and cannot achieve anything in their industry, but is it also commendable that they work hard enough and have enough enthusiasm?
Applause should not belong only to the king, anyone who works hard for his dreams and works all the way, even if he can't become a champion, should be respected. At least people tried.
Although, the creator also admitted that in the story, there are a lot of fabrications, and many more dramatic plots are designed. However, the most noteworthy thing is that Eddie the Eagle is a dream chaser who has brought happiness to many people, which is beyond doubt.
Taren Egerton is a good actor, this teenager who soared in popularity in "Ace Agent" last year, but in "Flying Eagle Eddie" changed the handsome image of the ace agent, gained weight, wore large glasses, grew a small mustache, a dazed look, but showed his unique comedic talent, but also made the role more vivid.
Wolverine probably played Wolverine again, raising his hand and throwing his feet, basically wolverine's style. Or maybe it was his character that impressed me so much that it was hard to bring in other images.
Even if I think this film is not as good as expected, some routines, but still enjoy the whole process of watching the movie, enjoy the moment of being moved.
This is probably the charm of sports inspirational films. We always need to be motivated, and sports themes are the best way to motivate.
It's like when we watched Rocky.
Or "The Age of The Rush"
"Chasing Dreams and Pure Hearts"
The Greatest Races
"Five Splashing Teenagers"
"The Glorious Years"
The Road to Glory
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There are too many similar sports inspirational themes, which one is your favorite?
In addition, although the story of "Flying Eagle Eddie" is very touching, the reality is actually a little cruel. Eddie the Eagle appeared at the Olympic Games, which directly led to the emergence of the "Flying Eagle Rule".
The International Olympic Committee introduced a "flying eagle rule" that stipulates that only the top 50 or top 30% of athletes in the world can participate in the Olympic Games, and Eddie was rejected by subsequent Olympic Games.