Eddie
Eddie

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Eddie

1996
Movie
100 min
English

Eddie is a New York limo driver and a fanatical follower of the New York Knicks professional basketball team. The team is struggling with a mediocre record when, in mid-season, "Wild Bill" Burgess, the new owner, as a public relations gimmick, stages an 'honorary coach' contest, which Eddie wins. The fans love it, so "Wild Bill" fires the coach and hires her. She takes the bunch of overpaid prima

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users58%
Director: Steve RashGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

Eddie is a devoted fan of the New York Knicks basketball team who gets a chance to coach the team after a bizarre series of events. Despite her lack of experience, Eddie's unconventional methods and passion for the game begin to turn the struggling team around. She faces skepticism from players, the press, and the team's owner, but her heart and dedication win them over.

Critical Reception

Eddie received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the premise silly and the execution uninspired. While Whoopi Goldberg's performance was occasionally praised, the film was criticized for its weak script, predictable plot, and lack of genuine humor. Audiences, however, found it to be a harmless and occasionally amusing family film.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable and often unfunny comedy that relies too heavily on its star power.

  • The film suffers from a weak script and a lack of originality.

  • While Whoopi Goldberg gives her all, even her charisma can't save this by-the-numbers sports comedy.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a lighthearted and fun diversion, particularly enjoying Whoopi Goldberg's performance and the underdog sports story, though some noted it was not particularly original.

Fun Fact

The New York Knicks were in a real-life slump during the filming of "Eddie," leading to speculation that the film's fictional turnaround might inspire the actual team.

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