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A Chick Flick We Guys Can Love Too!
Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) is a single, London female in her 30's, frustrated with her job, her body, and the lack of romance in her life. She works in a male-chauvinistic publishing house, is overweight (actually, I thought she looked pretty cute most of the time, but I have a thing for little blondes with that Tinkerbell look), and is constantly made to feel pathetic by her elders and peers for not having any marital prospects. But Bridget Jones has decided to make some changes in her life, and she plans to keep track of them in a diary.

Things get kicked off at a Christmas party, when Bridget is introduced to an insulting, but equally frustrated and single Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth. She immediately forms a disliking for the man after hearing his opinion of her, but nevertheless, takes his overheard insults to heart. This is the beginning of her diary, when Bridget decides to take action in her life. She begins losing weight, cutting down on her smoking, and dressing coquettishly for work. This third move catches the eye of her playboy boss, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), whom Bridget has fantasized about for some time. They soon start a sexual relationship. Unfortunately, what Bridget sees as the romance she's been searching for, Daniel sees as just another good time. When the truth comes out, Bridget valiantly tells Daniel off and leaves her job, searching for something more fulfilling. After some low points, Bridget finds herself in the role of a TV personality, doing on the spot reporting for a wild television network. With the help of Mark Darcy, whom Bridget still dislikes somewhat, particularly after hearing more about him from Daniel, Bridget's new career is given a much needed boost. The romantic feelings between Mark and Bridget gradually become more and more clear to them, but misunderstandings continue to plague their would-be relationship; not to mention the problems of Mark's new fiancee and Bridget's undaunted ex-boyfriend.

Most people, particularly most males, would probably write off "Bridget Jones's Diary" as just another "chick-flick." This would definitely be their loss. As a single, straight male in my 20s, let me say that this is a great, fun flick. Highly entertaining from beginning to end, and that's all there is to it. Yes, it's the story of a frustrated, single woman in her thirties overcoming the odds and changing her life to suit her, and finding romance to boot, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring or anti-male. It's not! The Lifetime Network could take a lesson from this flick. This movie is truly funny when it wants to be, and heart-wrenching at times as well. The lead character is genuinely beautiful and loveable and it's impossible to watch this movie without rooting for her throughout (despite her awful taste in music). One really feels for Colin Firth's character too, and you can't help but hate Daniel once his true colors are revealed. But no doubt, Hugh Grant is much more likeable in these despicable roles. Excellently written, directed, cast, and narrated, "Bridget Jones's Diary" is a must have for anyone who likes to laugh and enjoys a little romance sometimes. And assuming Renee Zellweger will be reprising her role, I can't wait for the sequel!

A Pop-Culture Cliche
This is the story of a 30-something unmarried woman w/out any self-respect who snivels her way through life. I suspect there is something sinister behind the reasons why people find this "entertaining" or "hilarious". It just made me cringe. It's a terrible movie, but in fairness, the actors played their parts well, such as they were. But even the ruse of an actor gaining/losing weight for a role has become a cliche, ever since "Raging Bull". Hey, if you want a fat person, why not just hire one? Actually, "Bridget" wasn't fat; her clothes were just too small (not to mention tasteless, as was this film).

Better than the book!
I saw this movie without reading the book first. Prior to seeing the movie, I was not thrilled about skinny, squinchy-faced, Renee Zellweger in the title role. Sure, she gained weight and had a dialect coach, but I wondered why they didn't cast Kate Winslet and save themselves the trouble. Then I saw the movie and was very pleased with Renee Zellweger. Renee portrays Bridget Jones with a certain chaotic, goofy, babbling, bad hairdo, kind of charm. And while I'm sure Kate Winslet could have done a marvelous job as well, she is just too darn pretty to play the plain, lovelorn, singleton, Bridget Jones. I was not surprised to see Hugh Grant portray a womanizing cad so well since he probably didn't have to act at all. What DID surprise me was Colin Firth in his sexiest role ever! He was fantastic! First he's rude, cold, condescending and distant, and suddenly.........he's adorable, sweet, hot, and sexy! He completely steals the show away from Hugh (Who?) Grant. So after I finally got around to reading the book, I was surprised again to discover that it was better than the book! Bridget and her love interests light up the screen in film and fizzle in the book. The plot flows better too. I can recommend the book to those who are really curious, but it will leave you looking forward to watching the DVD.

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