{"id":662,"date":"2016-02-27T13:00:27","date_gmt":"2016-02-27T20:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2016\/02\/27\/eddie-the-eagle-%e2%80%93-based-on-a-true-%e2%80%9cnever-give-up%e2%80%9d-story\/"},"modified":"2016-02-29T13:08:11","modified_gmt":"2016-02-29T20:08:11","slug":"eddie-the-eagle-%e2%80%93-based-on-a-true-%e2%80%9cnever-give-up%e2%80%9d-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2016\/eddie-the-eagle-%e2%80%93-based-on-a-true-%e2%80%9cnever-give-up%e2%80%9d-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Eddie the Eagle \u2013 Based on a True \u201cNever Give Up\u201d Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Eddie_the_Eagle.jpg\"<\/a><\/span>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. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ryan R. comments, \u201c<\/span>I was truly delighted to watch the new film, Eddie the Eagle<\/em> because it is an astoundingly energizing and powerful film.\u201d Mia A. adds, \u201c<\/span>I absolutely love Eddie the Eagle<\/em>!\u00a0 This\u2026<\/span> is an inspiring movie <\/span>because Eddie is just a regular guy who does amazing things.\u00a0 It makes people like me who watch this movie feel like they could do anything!\u201d See their full reviews below. <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Eddie the Eagle
\nBy Mia A, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n