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Pleasantly surprised
I have to say that I didn't expect much from this movie, after not having enjoyed the book very much, but Bridget Jones's Diary surprised me. It is by no means a classic, but its charm and humor took it much further than the actual storyline, with was often trite and unbelievable.
Still single and being set up on blind dates by her mother, Bridget (Renée Zellweger sporting a few extra pounds and a very good English accent), an overweight self-analyzing chainsmoker, suddenly finds herself being pursued by two men, one of whom is her boss, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) at the publishing company where she works, the other being a childhood friend, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), who has a tense history with Cleaver.
I don't suppose that sexual harrassment is as much of an issue in Britain as it is in America, given that Cleaver's comment about Bridget's breasts actually wins her over (they do look rather nicer than the usual Zellweger variety, by the way).
This was Grant's first chance to play an unlikable character and his innate charm gives an extra layer to the despicable Cleaver -- even making us sympathize with him for a bit, at least until the revelation at the end. Firth plays Darcy as an allusion to the Pride and Prejudice character he portrayed for the BBC; it is obvious from the beginning that he is the man for whom we're supposed to be rooting, simply because he is so troubled. Author Helen Fielding said she always had him in mind for the role; lucky for him, his star had recently risen so that he could be considered.
Zellweger is wonderful. I don't usually like her, but she gives Bridget a human side that wasn't apparent in the book (where she is all neuroses, pounds, and cigarettes) -- and she's funny! All in all, Bridget Jones's Diary is a delightful film (although not one I would consider buying) that fills two hours serviceably and leaves the audience with a good feeling.
Renee is Great!
Rennee Zellweger in a convincing role as a British woman who can't seem to properly diet and is constantly used badly by men. She gets involved in a brief affair with her boss, Hugh Grant, who cares absolutely nothng for her. The man that she is attracted to (Mark) is saddled with a demanding girlfriend who seems to pull him around on a string. Al the while she is constantly being given advice by her small bevy of friends while recording her deepest thoughts in her diary.
Renee looks good chubby and is very likable. A very entertaining film.
you'll be rolling in laughter
This movie is hilarious! and i love her character.. you really feel for her in all the ups and downs this movie has as well as trying to figure out whats the truth of the rumors going around but you find out in the end.
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