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About 0.73 v.good!
Charming, witty, cute...being a fan of 1) British comedy and 2) COLIN FIRTH, baby, how could this go wrong? Well, it didn't completely... First two thirds of the movie just great. Last third--what?? Did they READ the book? I sympathize with the other customer reviewer who noted the lack of serious out-loud snorting guffaws one experienced when reading the book. Mark's character was left sadly shallow, whereas in the book he is allowed all kinds of depth and heroics. But maybe I'm biased, as I wanted to see as much of Colin Firth as possible. Anyway. Still entertaining. Hugh Grant perfect Daniel. Renee alright--score one for the American chick no one thought could do it--but I wonder why, in the land of the Bard and theatrical traditions, they had to cross the pond for Bridget? Ah, well, marketability.
So, if there was a 3.5 star rating, I would probably give that, but I'll round up for necessity's sake.

I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!
I saw this movie, kicking and screaming, when it was foisted upon me by my younger sister. Thinking that it was going to be another Gen X piece of claptrap, I gritted my teeth and prepared myself for what I erroneously presumed would be a waste of time. Was I ever wrong! It turned out to be a sublime cinematic experience. Bravo!

Renee Zellweger is definitely the star of this film. She positively twinkles! She is absolutely marvelous in the role of Bridget Jones, our single, thirty something, English Holly Golightly. Employed as a somewhat graceless publicist, the plump and perky Bridget enters into an affair with her caddish, handsome, sexy boss, winningly played by the ever charming and debonair Hugh Grant.

Meanwhile, her mother has introduced her to an attorney, the stiff necked Mr. Darcy, played to taciturn perfection by Colin Firth. Even though they were once childhood playmates, he and Bridget do not initially click, and it is not love at first sight, as Bridget's mother had so hoped. Bridget goes on her merry way with her boss, unaware that he is two timing her. When she discovers his perfidy, it is too late, as she already fancies herself in love with him.

Mr. Darcy, however, reenters the picture, and what happens is a thing of wonder to watch. The film is very funny. Rene Zellweger as a Brit is believable. She is so good that she would even fool the Queen into believing her to be one of the Queen's own subjects. Without a doubt, this is Ms. Zellweger's best role to date, and she is positively delightful. Moreover, Sharon Maguires directorial debut is certainly noteworthy as she shows signs of a deft comedic touch in her direction.

I am now going to read the book to see if it lives up to the film.

Classy adaptation of English singleton life
'Bridget Jones Diary' is an exuberant film based on the book of the same name. This hilarious comedy is centered on Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger), a 30-something single woman who works at a publishing company where she has an affair with her boss Daniel (Hugh Grant). This is where the fun begins and from this point onwards, her childhood friend turned nemesis Mark Darcy (played with sarcastic finesse by Colin Firth) becomes hesitantly interested in her but unfortunately because of twisted lies, Bridget is completely antagonistic towards him. The film continues to show that Bridget has two men to choose from: the womanising Hugh Grant or the composed Colin Firth. Which man does she choose? The film is great in confusing the audience while adding extra dimensions by explaining other subplots.

Some people might say that this film is too light-hearted to be taken seriously but it is such a laughter-riot that it makes the viewer remember that films don't always have to be serious and you can laugh and enjoy a film with a top cast.

Zellweger is great in portraying the self-conscious Bridget Jones, Grant = smooth as the arrogant publishing boss and Firth is fantastic at what he does best : the calm and aloof lawyer.

The DVD is not great at all - where are the extensive foreign subtitles that are on most DVDs? But the film makes the DVD shine despite its disadvantages.

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