Eddie the Eagle
PG-13, 2016, 20th Century Fox
Director:
Dexter Fletcher
Starring:
Hugh Jackman, Taron Egerton, Daniel Ings, Christopher Walken, Jo Hartley
Plot:
Inspired by true events, Michael ~Eddie~ Edwards is an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out.
1
Crippled young boy is determined to become Olympian
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Discouraged, Goals, Dreams, Giving Up, Gifting, Overcoming Challenges, Perseverance
2
Olympic hopeful has embarrassing public accident
Themes: Awkwardness, Embarrassment, Mistakes
3
Small success makes novice skier overconfident
Themes: Expectations, Experience vs Inexperience, Overconfidence, Underestimate
4
Ski jumper tries and fails again and again
Themes: Facing Trials, Failure, Giving Up, Overcoming Challenges, Perseverance
5
Determination, not skill, is greatest quality in athlete
Themes: Determination, Failure, Quitting, Success, Giving Up, Perseverance
6
Man overcomes disability to become Olympian
Themes: Giving Up, Perseverance, Quitting
7
Practice and perseverance help skier to become Olympian
Themes: Overcoming Challenges, Practice, Training, Preparation, Sports, Success
8
Underdog overcomes skeptics to make Olympic ski jump
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Overcoming Challenges, Sports, Self-Image, Self-Worth, Underestimate